New Falls Church Business Makes Instant Contribution to Community

Before they held their first door buster sale, the new Office Depot in the Crossroads Place shopping center on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, they gave back to their new community.

At the grand opening Thursday, the new store donated checks for $100 and 100 book bags to three local charities. Executive Director Donna Englander, who accepted the charitable gifts for her organization, said the gifts will be put to good use right away. Fairfax County Mason District Supervisor Penelope A. Gross and Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington) were also on hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

“It’s rather unique that we were invited to be one of the recipients,” Englander said at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We’re very excited and we’ll be able to put these to use right away.”

The store had a soft opening Saturday and Thursday’s ribbon cutting officially opened the store said Store Manager Mynga Pham. Homestretch and Shelter House were also selected to receive checks and book bag donations from Office Depot. Sally Cole, executive director of the , said she was glad the new store joined the chamber right away.

Christopher Fay was excited to receive the large ceremonial $100 check Thursday. Fay, executive director of Homestretch, which helps homeless families in Fairfax County, said the book bags would be a great help for his organization, which helps several children.

“The average age of a homeless person at Homestretch is eight,” Fay said. “To make sure they have what they need to compete in school is important and the donated book bags will be a big help.”

Store Details:

Office Depot

3536 S. Jefferson St

Falls Church, Va.

703-845-2661

Store Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.