IWALK 2026 Official Launch: Registration Is Now Open
Dear Friends, The wait is over. Registration for IWALK 2026 is officially open, and I invite you to join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for ACTS' signature community fundraising event. Every year, IWALK brings together individuals, families, businesses, schools, civic organizations, and faith communities to support neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, […]
Midsummer Community Care Drive
Wednesday, July 29, 20269:00 AM – 5:00 PM ACTS, NVFS, and the Virginia Women and Family Support Center are partnering to collect high-priority items for individuals and families receiving support through local shelter, housing, and community-based services. We are asking the community to help by donating new, full-size items such as: ❤️ Gas cards❤️ Transportation assistance cards❤️ Flexible […]
From Mess to Message – A Survival Story
The title says it all. My life was a mess and I really couldn’t put my finger on why until one day, some of the memories came rushing back like a flood. And at that moment, I felt like there was no coming back and my life continued to spiral out of control. From my memory and some very hard conversations, I was sexually molested […]
The Night That Changed Me
In 2022, I returned from Basic Officer Leadership Course as a newly commissioned Army officer—ambitious, eager, and ready to lead. One of my first duties was Annual Training, followed by a morale event celebrating our soldiers. I was young, impressionable, and determined to make connections that could shape my career. August 12 started like any other day—but […]
Survivor Stories
Notice: This installment of Survivor Stories by Dr. William Sroufe discusses sexual assault. We prioritize the safety of our community; please read with care. The night that never ends There are parts of childhood that soften with time, memories that lose their edges and begin to blur into something distant, but there are other parts […]
Join Us for IWALK 2026: Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
Dear IWALK Partner, Thank you for your support of IWALK and ACTS last year. Your commitment helped us deliver real services to families across our community. We are preparing for IWALK 2026 on October 24 at 9 a.m., and we are asking you to commit early this year. Early sponsorship strengthens event planning, increases visibility […]
Me Too, 33 years ago in Prince William
In 1992 a man followed me home from work and broke into the basement of my dad’s townhouse in Manassas. I was 19. It was my dad’s birthday. These are the facts that are easy to recount. Harder to tell is what one human being has to do to another to earn two (two!) life […]
Looking Back and Moving Forward By Dr. Stan Jones, CEO
This year marks the 25th anniversary of sustained sexual assault awareness efforts in Prince William County. This milestone calls for reflection and renewed commitment. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is a time to elevate survivor voices, strengthen prevention efforts, and reaffirm community responsibility. Sexual assault remains a serious issue across our county. Survivors include children, teens, […]
March Gratitude and Looking Ahead By Dr. Stan Jones, CEO
As winter begins to ease, I want to thank you for standing with our neighbors during the coldest months of the year. Your generosity sustained families when food needs rose, heating bills climbed, and crises did not pause. Because of your support, Action in Community Through Service remained present. Pantries stayed stocked. Housing assistance reached families at risk. Survivors […]
Members of ACTS – PWC 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Steering Committee
Action in Community Service (ACTS) Prince William is proud to announce the members of its 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Steering Committee. This cross-sector team brings together advocates, educators, law enforcement, and community leaders to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and support survivors across Prince William County and the surrounding region. Steering Committee Members include: […]