Launched in 2019, Social4Good (S4G) educates, engages, and empowers women to make a difference in Northern Virginia. Each month, S4G members learn about a critical community need and take action to address the issue with small donations that collectively make a big difference to our local nonprofit partners.

Educate Fairfax is a non-profit that works to make a positive difference in the lives of FCPS students through grants and programs. Cedar Lane School is one of two alternative high schools in FCPS that offer a learning environment to better accommodate students with emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. Cedar Lane School will be the recipient of Social4Good’s November grant campaign through Educate Fairfax. Cedar Lane serves approximately 100 students from the western part of the school district.

November Goal:

Because every child deserves to learn in a space where they can be inspired, our November project will provide books and stem activities, items to reinforce positive behavior change, accessories to inspire and create a welcoming environment in the library, other resources for the library including shelving and book display items and tools for the calming room.

How You Can Participate:

Donate in-Kind Learning Resources from the S4G Amazon Wish List Please order for delivery no later than November 15.
Attend Social & Learn on Monday, November 17 from 7:00-8:30pm at Stephanie Davari-McConnon's home.

Thank you members with recurring Grapevine donations! Your donations will be used be used to purchase new seating and items to create a welcoming gathering place for students in the school library. The grant will also be used to purchase technology not provided through the county budget. Finally, to meet the behavior needs of some students, a calming room will be created with seating and lighting purchased via the grapevine grant.

Team November:
Margaret Kerfoot (Co-Lead), Sarah DeKramer (Co-Lead), Donna Whitaker, Ann Epstein, Lynn O'Connell, Marie Buchwalter, Margaret Walter, Becky Nayak, Pam Soncini, Stephanie Davari-McConnon, Tina Bell.

Social4Good Projects

2025-2026 Social4Good Steering Committee

Sarah deKramer, Co-Chair | Sheila Murphy, Co-Chair | Faith Boettger, Past Chair

Christina Pisani, Treasurer | Melanie Simons, Communications

Project Advisors: Suzie Egolf | Pam Soncini | Kelly DeSenti

Project Research: Ann Smith | Margaret Walter

Membership & Engagement: Suzanne Jenkins | Sarah Shamlal

Beth Tecala, Secretary | Marcy Rehberger. Member At-Large

Individuals or nonprofits interested in learning more about Social4Good's model for building community and making local impact should contact:

chair@social4good.community