Ways to Help

Ways to Help

There are many ways you can help Merica House and the Alliance for the Physically Disabled to serve our residents.

Financial Support

1. Donate online via PayPal.  You can use a debit/credit card or your PayPal account.  You can also make the donate recurring.   You will receive an email receipt for your records.  Click on the donate button below or in the right sidebar.


2. Please make checks payable to:

Alliance for the Physically Disabled, Inc. OR The APD

and mail to:
3705 S. George Mason Dr. #105-S/106-S
Falls Church, Virginia, 22041

3.  Would you like to donate items from our Wish List?  Merica House will gratefully accept your tax deductible in-kind donations.  Click HERE for our current wish list.

4.  You may be able make an even bigger impact by inquiring if your company will match your donation.  Please inquire with your employer.

5.  Your company may even allow you to make a pre-taxed payroll deduction through the Combined Federal Compaign (CFC) or the United Way.  Please inquire with your employer.

Volunteer Support

Volunteers are the heart of our organization. They provide a sense of fun and brighten our residents’ day.  Do you have some time or a skill you would be willing to share? 

If you are interested please call 703-671-7991 or 540-846-1301.

Socialize:
  • Talk one-on-one or with several residents at Merica House
  • Just talk about “things going on in their life…yours”
  • Listen to music with residents and move (“dance”) with them
  • Rent movies and have a movie session with the resident(s)
  • Hold a hair/make up session with resident(s)
Activities and Projects:
  • Share a meal or prepare one at Merica House with our residents.
  • During the warm summer months some of our residents would enjoy the on-site pool and go for a swim.
  • Discover and/or develop resident’s skills, e.g. Web Design, Fashion Design, Writing, etc.
  • Help residents on their computers.
Coordinate Activities or Events:
  • Help with special events at Merica House, e.g. Open House, birthday celebrations, annual summer BBQ.
  • Host a card party or other game party with the residents.
  • Arrange for speaker to visit Merica House.
  • Assist with a fundraising event.
  • Accompany a resident on an outing to the mall, museum, local play, concert, dinner out, etc.
  • Encourage/accompany residents to visit their high school to talk about Merica House.

Note:  Our residents use Metro Access for transportation and their “guest’ rides free when accompanying them.

We are always looking for new board members. If you would like to attend a virtual board meeting and “see” what we do please call Merica House at:  703-671-7991 or 540-846-1301

We are a proud member of United Way of the National Capital Area #8245.  We are also a member of the Combined Federal Campaign #55797.