A devasting blow happened to the weekend food program for kids in September when the transfer of funds from one sponsoring church to a new sponsoring church was planned. The transfer of $25,000 was taken by unknown hackers during the course of the transfer. The FBI, Loudoun and Prince William County police departments are all investigating the fraud.

Covenant Christian Academy, K-12 school at Vint Hill, has announced a building expansion to increase classroom space by about 30 percent.

A free Family History "University" will be held on Saturday, on April 28, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Glenkirk chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14015 Glenkirk Road, Gainesville 20155.

Prince William Area Continuum of Care, an organization of churches, non-profits, charities and governments, recently launched the Coordinated Entry System to help Prince William area residents who experience a housing crisis. Information and referral specialists are ready to take calls at 703-792-3366 seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On October 6, 2017, the Trump administration issued Interim Final Rules (IFRs) that would allow any employer to deny contraception coverage to its employees. Attorney General Mark Herring and fellow state attorneys general filed suit in federal court challenging President Trump's move to roll back the contraception coverage mandate.

Chabad of Greater Gainesville invites the community to Chanukah at the Gateway on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Atlas Walk. This is a family event with the Grand Menorah Lighting, Hot Latkes and Glow-in-the-Dark dreidel glasses (limited quantities).

Buckhall United Methodist Church has added a contemporary service to its Sunday morning worship. The new service at 10 a.m. is called “Come Alive." Abigail and Eric Shelby are the song leaders for the Come Alive service.

Prince William County Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a Worship Watch training for faith-based organizations on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Paul T. White, Jr. Western District Station, 8900 Freedom Center Blvd., in Manassas (20110).