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Club Projects 
Scholarship Program –   The Herndon Fortnightly Club, as part of its continuous policy of giving back to the community, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for one-year scholarships to individuals living in the greater Herndon area.  Past recipients of Fortnightly Club scholarships are not eligible.

 

Candidates should already be accepted for entrance or enrolled in an educational institution before applying for a scholarship.  Qualifying coursework includes undergraduate college level, postgraduate, continuing education, or coursework required for reentering the workforce.

 

Candidates should write a one-page letter (no attachments), to The Herndon Fortnightly Club explaining why the scholarship is needed, what career goals are being pursued and what academic institution you will be attending.  Please include comments mentioning your extracurricular activities, community service, and academic standing.

 

To be considered the letter must contain your name, home address, email address and phone number and be emailed to scholarship@herndonfortnightlyclub.org.  

 

Application letters must be received by May 16, 2026.

 
Children’s Book Donations – The Herndon Fortnightly Club continues to donate books to a variety of organizations to promote education and literacy.  Over the years members have gathered new and gently used children’s books that have been donated to Herndon’s Neighborhood Resource Center and the Little Free Library by the Herndon Depot . This year the drive will collect books for preschool aged children. The books will be donated to All Ages Read Together (AART). This preschool program sends each child home with a selection of books to encourage reading during the summer months.
 
Birmingham Green Book Donations – This is a residential facility for senior citizens in Manassas, VA. Club Members donate new and gently used books that are donated to the facility. Through the club donations, the staff has been able to establish library space in each of the three residential buildings. This has been done annually for over eight years. 
 

Birmingham Green Holiday Gift Bag Donations – Club members have donated gift bags filled with items that are enjoyed by the residents (word search books,  adult coloring books, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, composition books).

 

Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp Hat Donation Project – Club members knitted 85 hand made hats to donate to the facility. This facility treats children and adolescents who have experienced mild to severe trauma or neglect, as well as behavioral and psychiatric disorders. It is located in Lignum, VA on a 270 acre horse farm.

 
Holiday Homes Tour – The Herndon Fortnightly Club sponsors a home in the Holiday Homes Tour of Herndon, providing docents for the event.  https://www.holidayhomestourofherndon.org/
 
Charitable Donations

Herndon Women’s Club’s Wreaths Across America Project, Friends of the Herndon Library, Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston Candyland Project

Volunteering in the Community

Food For Neighbors – Food donations for middle and high school students suffering from food insecurity. https://www.foodforneighbors.org/

Friday Night Live – Club members enjoy volunteering in various roles at free summer concert series every Friday night May through the end of August.  https://www.herndonrocks.com/

 
Social Events
The Herndon Fortnightly Club holds an Annual Luncheon each spring, an Annual Picnic each summer,  and an Annual Holiday Luncheon each winter, and in the tradition of Women’s Clubs, the Herndon Fortnightly Club holds an annual tea.