The Committee for Helping Others (CHO) was organized in 1969 by a group of concerned churches and individuals In the Dunn Loring / Merrifield / Oakton / Vienna community to provide simple, loving charity to those in need of goods and services which they are unable to provide for themselves or obtain from governmental social service organizations. Membership in CHO is open to all churches, synagogues, civic and service organizations, and individuals interested in improving the quality of life for all in the community. While no boundary lines are firmly established, efforts are made to avoid overlapping services with those provided by similar neighboring service organizations.

Wesley provides drivers once a month to transport the elderly and handicapped to doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping.

Wesley CHO Drivers – We are scheduled to drive the weeks of  November, 14 and December 19. We are still in need of new drivers to replace those who have dropped off the volunteer list. Volunteer drivers transport the elderly and handicapped to doctor’s appointments or limited grocery shopping. Normally, a driver will be asked to drive 2-3 times during the year. However, sometimes it might be more than that. If you would like to volunteer to help a neighbor or person in need please contact Andrew Keener via email at akeener07@gmail.com.

CHO Transportation – Members of Wesley UMC that live in the Vienna/ Oakton area that need transportation to and from medical appointments or grocery shopping should call the area CHO Transportation Coordinator, Cynthia Garner (703) 281-3026.

CHO Food Closet Current needs are:

Hot cereal
Dried spaghetti pasta
Spam
Cookies
Chili
Beef stew
Corned beef
Diapers (size 4)

Please deposit items in the CHO FOOD BOXES in the hallway opposite the Library. If you have questions contact Andrew Keener via email at akeener07@gmail.com.

CHO Clothes Closet – Those who wish to inquire about the needs of the CHO Clothes closet need to contact the clothes closet directly at (703) 281-7614 or cho@cho-va.com for further information about those needs.

Additional Information – To learn more about CHO, please visit the CHO website.