A special song written by Dr. Cleve Francis as a tribute to the black shooting victims in Buffalo, NY. Click here to read what inspired Dr. Francis to write this song. Click on the YouTube to hear the song.
Click here to view photos taken by a professional photographer hired by Celebrate Fairfax
You can also view the short slideshow of photos below taken by a Gum Springs resident.
You can also view the short slideshow of photos below taken by a Gum Springs resident.
RECOGNIZING OUR YOUTH
Community Youth Recognition for Community Day
Community Youth Recognition for Community Day
The New Gum Springs Civic Association (Civic Association) is soliciting nominations for youths between the ages of 10 and 18 who demonstrates personal achievement through academics, community involvement, volunteer work or demonstrates the following qualities:
Theme: Gum Springs Matters.
There are four award categories: Kind Soul, Give Back, Kind Heart and Exceptional Team.
Criteria for Award Recognition:
Required: Must live in Gum Springs or attend church in the Gum Springs community or their pastor is a member of Gum Springs Pastors, Clergy, Community and Police (PCCP).
Please click on the pdf below for more detailed information about the four award categories.
- Respect
- Self-discipline
- Responsibility
- Attitude
- Character
- Leadership
Theme: Gum Springs Matters.
There are four award categories: Kind Soul, Give Back, Kind Heart and Exceptional Team.
Criteria for Award Recognition:
Required: Must live in Gum Springs or attend church in the Gum Springs community or their pastor is a member of Gum Springs Pastors, Clergy, Community and Police (PCCP).
Please click on the pdf below for more detailed information about the four award categories.
| community_youth_recognition_awards.pdf |
Click here to nominate and submit your special youth online! Deadline for submission is May 2, 2022.
Dressy Clothes Give-away
This event will be updated periodically with information about clothes category and accessories since we currently have limited inventory. We are accepting "newly" used clothes and accessories such as jewelry, shoes and handbags. If you would like to support this event as a volunteer or donor, send an email to: president@ngsca.org. Customers...please check back...and check back often!
MVCCA passed the Gum Springs resolution that opposes Fairfax County option to purchase 7835 Richmond Highway aka Kramer property on September 22, 2021. The MVCCA P&Z Committee passed the resolution on September 13, 2021. The proposal is to develop Gum Springs Glen ll. A proposal that would make Fairfax County the largest property owner and landlord in Gum Springs. This would have the largest senior housing complex in Gum Springs. Gum Springs already have the largest public housing complex in Fairfax County. It should also be noted that Fairfax County does not consider their housing complexes as a part of the Gum Springs community.
Gum Springs does not support Fairfax County's option to purchase the Kramer property as outlined in the resolution. Click on the pdf below to view the resolution.
Gum Springs does not support Fairfax County's option to purchase the Kramer property as outlined in the resolution. Click on the pdf below to view the resolution.
| resolution_for_kramer_property-mvcca.pdf |
Gum Springs OPPOSED to Fairfax County Purchasing Additional Property in Gum Springs
Does Gum Springs have adequate housing for the underprivileged? Click here to read a Letter to the Editor on page 4 in the Mount Vernon Gazette.
2020 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - RECOGNIZING MOUNT VERNON'S FINEST!
Holy Heart Award presented to Rev. Dr. Johnnie L. Abram who is not only a Gum Springs resident; but also, Pastor, Harvest Assembly Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Abram is a loyal and hardworking cleric in the Gum Springs community and worthy of our Holy Heart recognition
Positive Participator Award presented to the Mount Vernon Police to include Captain Brian Ruck, Lieutenant Shawn Adcock and MPO Marvin Goodley. The Mount Vernon Police is very active in community engagement and continues to strive to improve relations with the Gum Springs community.
Standing Ovation Award presented to William A. Garrett who was born and raised in Gum Springs. William is the new City of Manassas Fire Chief of Fire and Rescue Services. William served previously as the City of Winchester Fire Chief and a Deputy Fire Chief for Fairfax County. Although William no longer resides in Gum Springs, he still has family ties to the community and stays in touch.
Positive Participator Award presented to the Mount Vernon Police to include Captain Brian Ruck, Lieutenant Shawn Adcock and MPO Marvin Goodley. The Mount Vernon Police is very active in community engagement and continues to strive to improve relations with the Gum Springs community.
Standing Ovation Award presented to William A. Garrett who was born and raised in Gum Springs. William is the new City of Manassas Fire Chief of Fire and Rescue Services. William served previously as the City of Winchester Fire Chief and a Deputy Fire Chief for Fairfax County. Although William no longer resides in Gum Springs, he still has family ties to the community and stays in touch.
2020 Community Express Awardees
The Gum Springs Community presented Fairfax County Police Chief
Edwin C. Roessler a plaque for his retirement.
Here's a photo of the plaque.
Chief Roessler retired February 2021.
Edwin C. Roessler a plaque for his retirement.
Here's a photo of the plaque.
Chief Roessler retired February 2021.
Recognizing:
- Chief Roessler's Retirement
- 2020 Community Express Awardees
- 2020 National Police Week