Causes: Emergency Assistance, Family Services, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Human Services

Mission: The Koinonia Foundation, Inc. is the non-profit organization providing both emergency assistance and self-sufficiency services to the citizens of the Greater Kingstowne/Franconia area. We provide emergency assistance with food, clothing and a financial safety net. We encourage self-sufficiency by offering counseling and education to break the cycle of poverty.

Target demographics: Individuals and families who are in need of emergency assistance.

Geographic areas served: Springfield & Alexandria Virginia

Programs: Emergency relief services is at the core of Koinonia's mission. Koinonia, on an everyday basis, helps individuals and families overcome short-term obstacles in their lives. Koinonia provides life-saving and life-changing assistance that keeps poverty at bay in the lives of our families and ultimately stabilizes our community. We operate a food pantry which provides basic food products on a monthly basis. We also operate a clothing closet where clients are encouraged to select clothing in an effort to help free up funds for other financial needs. Finally we offer financial assistance to cover needed rental or utility need, or prescription drugs; and a self-sufficiency plan where Koinonia works with the client to establish goals that are within their means.

seasonal programskoinonia's seasonal programs (sp) provide additional support for individuals participating in ers. Sp alleviates the financial burden of seasonal holidays, and other special times throughout the year. Sp will provide summer camp scholarships for school-age children, back-to-school supplies to include clothing and shoes, holiday food, and holiday and birthday gifts for children.