Opportunity Neighborhoods is a new initiative in the Mount Vernon area that brings together community, schools, Fairfax County, and neighborhood resources to foster successful development of community youth.

Opportunity Neighborhoods will launch Saturday with a kickoff event and orientation, which is open to the public.

Facilitators are needed to help direct small group conversations around the following topics:

• Caring adults
• Safety
• Health
• Education
• Community support
• Getting involved

The event will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School. For more information or to volunteer, email Toya Codjoe (Toya.Codjoe@fairfaxcounty.gov).