Lesley Abashian

Fairfax Village in the City is a volunteer-driven community program in the City of Fairfax that supports older adults and adults with disabilities who wish to remain living independently at home. Its services include transportation assistance, light household help, volunteer matching, social programming (such as a bi-monthly newsletter, a Friday Morning Speaker Series, and an annual Home for Life Expo), and efforts to combat social isolation.

• Apr 7, 2026City Council · item 1b

  Discussion and update on city services and support for older adults

  Human Services Director Lesley Abashian gave the staff report on city services for older adults, covering Fairfax Village in the City, Community Response Team outreach, the General Services Agreement with Fairfax County, and the Green Acres Senior Center.

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• Apr 7, 2026City Council · item 1b

  Discussion and update on city services and support for older adults

  Human Services Director Lesley Abashian gave the staff report on city services for older adults, covering Fairfax Village in the City, Community Response Team outreach, the General Services Agreement with Fairfax County, and the Green Acres Senior Center.

  minutesagenda

The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan is a City of Fairfax initiative developed in partnership with consultant firm Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to address affordable housing needs and homelessness, building on a prior Homelessness Task Force report that produced 38 recommendations (10 prioritized).

• Apr 7, 2025Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3

  Overview of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan, Fairfax City Human Services, and Homelessness Task Force

  Lesley Abashian, Director of Human Services, presented an overview of Fairfax City Human Services to the board.

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