LKO Activities

CPDC at Buckman Road:
The Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) is a program serving families living in the CPDC housing development at Buckman Road, Alexandria, Virginia.  LKO is partnering with CPDC to expand the educational and social skills of children of CPDC by conducting enrichment activities on the first Saturday of each month.

Girls Probation House:
The Girls Probation House is a Fairfax County facility for young ladies involved in chronic offenses and/or delinquent behavior.  LKO is partnering with the Girls Probation House by mentoring and assisting young ladies 13-17 years of age with gaining a sense of independence, self control, and self-confidence so they can successfully return to their homes and communities and build healthy and productive futures.   Monthly events are held with the young ladies.

Single Moms Mother's Day Baskets
The Single Moms Mother's Day Baskets project recognizes two single mom's in the Northern Virginia area by providing them with a 'feel good' basket.  Items, such as toiletries, household and food, are collected from LKO members to create baskets.  Baskets are presented during the Mother's Day weekend.

Recycling of Cell Phones - Domestic Violence
Members of LKO donate unused cell phones to be presented to local police organization to aid victims of domestic violence.   Presentation to be made in October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Recycling of Eyeglasses - Gift of Sight Program
Members of LKO donate unused eyeglasses to be presented to local organizations to assist persons of need with vision care.   Presentation to be made in December in conjunction with the Lions Club's Gift of Sight Program.

Kozy Kerchief
Members of LKO will work together to produce scarves for women who are undergoing treatment for cancer. The one day activity includes cutting, sewing, ironing, and packaging the scarves for presenting to area hospitals/cancer centers.

Thanksgiving Baskets
Committee members create thanksgiving baskets for presenting to local families during this special time of the year.  Baskets include nonperishable goods as well as gifts cards for area grocers.

Orphan Foundation of America' Care Package Project
Members of LKO volunteers to assist the Orphan Foundation of America with its 'Care Package' project.  Three times per year, the organization assembles nearly 2500 packages for distributing to college students without families.

Little Miss AKA Youth Enrichment Program
Information coming soon.

Young Authors Program
The purpose of the Program is to improve reading and writing skills of young children.  Students in 2nd – 6th grade submit a literary entry for competition and the winners become published authors and illustrators.

Scholarships
In conjunction with the Educational Charitable Foundation (ECF) of LKO, we award annual scholarships to students attending Fairfax County Public High Schools, as well as donations to the general scholarship of a Historically Black College and University.

Other Program Activities
American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Ad Hoc Activities

Annual MLK Day of Service
Voter Registration Drive