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Kings Park Civic AssociationCommittee Mission StatementThe Government Affairs Committee serves as the liaison between the KPCA and government offices (primarily Fairfax County) in all areas not otherwise covered by the Public Safety and Security and Traffic Committees. The Government Affairs Committee monitors zoning and land use regulations and the committee handles issues of compliance therewith. The chair of the committee is the KPCA representative on the Braddock Council, and the principal liaison, along with the President, to the Braddock Supervisor. KINGS PARK PARKFairfax County Parks Authority has approved the plan for revitalizing Kings Park Park. If you're interested, please click here to read more. NEW DIGITAL TELEVISIONAre you ready for Digital TV? read more > EXTENDED COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICTSigns have been erected that extend the Danbury Forest Community Parking District (CPD) into Kings Park. It is now prohibited to park watercraft, motor homes, trailers, or other devices on Clydesdale Drive near Danbury Forest. Owners now have less than 30 days to comply before being ticketed or towed. Heating Fuel and Crisis Assistance ProgramsThe Crisis Assistance Program helps households in emergency situations by providing primary heat security deposits and funding to repair or replace heating equipment. The application period began on Monday, November 3rd, and closes on Monday, March 16, 2009. To apply, call the Department of Family Services Energy Assistance Line at 703-324-7604 or pick up an application at the Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway. Collecting Cell Phones to Help Domestic Violence VictimsFairfax County Department of Family Services The Fairfax County Commission for Women is collecting cell phones to help domestic violence victims from October through December. The proceeds collected from the drive will benefit the Fairfax County domestic violence shelter. The effort was launched as part of the county's recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The county's Commission for Women is conducting the drive in partnership with Verizon Wireless' HopeLine Program, which collects used wireless phones and equipment and refurbishes or recycles them for resale. The funds raised are then contributed to nonprofit domestic violence shelters and prevention programs across the country. Victims of domestic violence also receive donated phones and airtime through this program. http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLine.html Cell phones as well as cell phone batteries and chargers may be dropped off at the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 318, Fairfax, VA 22035. For more information about the cell phone collection drive, call the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 703-324-5730; TTY 703-324-5706. To find out more about the county's domestic and sexual violence services, visit the Fairfax County Web site at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/news/domestic_violence_month.htm The Fairfax County Commission for Women, established in 1971, has been an active voice for women advising the county's Board of Supervisors in areas such as domestic violence, educational equality, and progress in the workplace. The Commission is part of a national network of some 300 state and local Commissions'for Women. Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-7758; TTY 703-222-9452. BRADDOCK DISTRICT COMMITTEE
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