Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna

What Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna does

Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna, operating publicly as SCNOVA and legally "The Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia," is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered at 111 Church St. NW, Suite 202, Vienna, Virginia. The organization provides a coordinated suite of volunteer-driven services that enable adults aged 50 and older to age in place across six Northern Virginia communities: Oakton, Vienna, Dunn Loring-Merrifield, Great Falls, Herndon, and Reston. Its seven core program lines are Senior Citizen Transport (volunteer drivers using personal vehicles), Friendly Caller Program (phone-based companionship), Friendly Visitor Program (in-person visits), Health & Wellness advocacy, Caregivers Support Group, Minor Home Repairs, and Social Events. All services are delivered free of charge to participants.

The underlying operational model is a volunteer-based service delivery platform with no proprietary software layer; matching, scheduling, and coordination are managed through the small Vienna office, supported by a Board of Directors. SCNOVA reports serving 3,000+ seniors throughout Fairfax County with 250+ active volunteers, who contributed 9,357 hours in 2024 (218,000+ cumulative hours since 1998, valued at $5.5 million). The organization is a member of Aging Forward (formerly Shepherd's Centers of America), a national alliance of approximately 60 faith- and community-based centers serving 2.5 million older adults across North America, and maintains operational affiliations with five other regional Shepherd's Centers in Northern Virginia.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-based, with no fees charged to seniors. Funding sources include individual donations, corporate sponsorship, vehicle donation proceeds, a legacy/planned giving society, and community fundraising events (historically galas and garage sales; a new signature event "Rock & Roll for Golden Souls" is scheduled for September 2026). Governance is provided by a board that includes former executives from Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG, GWU School of Medicine, Inova Health System, and DXC Technology, with Carolyn Pennington serving as Executive Director since July 2021 and Scott Schroth, MD as Board Chair. The organization has accumulated multiple regional and national recognitions, including Catalogue for Philanthropy membership (2021-2025) and a Congressional Record recognition (2016).

Name

Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna

Legal name

The Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia

Website

https://scnova.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCNOVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1998, that provides volunteer-driven services—including transportation, friendly caller/visitor programs, health advocacy, caregiver support, home repairs, and social events—to help adults aged 50 and older age in place across six Northern Virginia communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Aging in place support
• Volunteer transportation services
• Community nonprofit programs
• Caregiver support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and community supporters to fund operations. No fees are charged to seniors for services.
2. Vehicle Donation Program: Accepts vehicle donations as a way for supporters to contribute to the organization.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship opportunities available for businesses looking to support senior services in Northern Virginia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCNOVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers volunteer-driven community-based services enabling older adults aged 50 and older to age in place across Northern Virginia. The organization coordinates a suite of free programs including volunteer transportation, friendly caller/visitor companionship, health advocacy, caregiver support groups, minor home repairs, and social/enrichment events, all delivered by 250+ trained volunteers at no charge to participants.

Product overview

Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a coordinated suite of community-based services enabling older adults to age in place. The organization operates as a service program rather than a technology product, offering volunteer-driven services including Senior Citizen Transport (volunteer driver program), Friendly Caller Program (phone companionship), Friendly Visitor Program (in-person visits), Health & Wellness advocacy, Caregivers Support Group, Minor Home Repairs, and Social Events. Founded in 1998, the organization serves seniors throughout Fairfax County including Oakton, Vienna, Dunn Loring-Merrifield, Great Falls, Herndon, and Reston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Citizen Transport Volunteer driver program providing transportation for seniors aged 50 and older to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other destinations using volunteers' personal vehicles, supporting independent living in Northern Virginia.
• Friendly Caller Program Phone-based companionship program in which trained volunteers call seniors to provide regular social connection, reducing isolation and loneliness among homebound older adults.
• Friendly Visitor Program In-person companionship service in which volunteers visit homebound seniors to provide social interaction, conversation, and support, helping reduce isolation among older adults aging in place.
• Health & Wellness Advocacy Health advocacy service in which trained volunteers help seniors navigate healthcare systems, understand health plans, and access wellness resources to support healthy aging.
• Caregivers Support Group Support group for family caregivers of seniors providing peer support, education, resources, and respite information to address caregiver burnout and uncertainty.
• Minor Home Repairs Volunteer service that assists seniors with minor home repairs and safety modifications, enabling older adults to remain safely in their homes.
• Social Events & Enrichment Community-based social events, classes, and enrichment activities (including the Adventures in Learning program) that provide opportunities for seniors to engage socially and pursue lifelong learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of participants said the transportation program helps them remain independent in their homes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aging Forward (formerly Shepherd's Center of America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998SCNOVA is a member of Aging Forward, a national alliance of 55 Shepherd's Centers representing 2.5 million older adults. Aging Forward is a network of faith and community-based organizations that provide meaning and purpose for older adults.
• Andrew Chapel United Methodist ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation providing support to SCNOVA. Located at 1301 Trap Rd, Vienna VA 22182.
• Antioch Christian ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation providing support. Located at 1860 Beulah Rd NE, Vienna VA.
• Christ the King Lutheran ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA 22066.
• Church of the Good Shepherd UMCminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 2351 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna VA 22181.
• Church of the Holy ComforterminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 543 Beulah Rd NE, Vienna VA 22180.
• Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 2589 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna VA.
• Emmaus United Church of ChristminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 900 Maple Ave E, Vienna VA.
• Our Lady of Good CounselminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna VA.
• Oakton United Methodist ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 2951 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton VA 22124.
• St. Francis Episcopal ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA.
• St. John Neumann Catholic ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation and venue for volunteer appreciation events. Located at 11900 Lawyers Rd, Reston VA 20191.
• St. Mark Catholic ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna VA.
• UUC FairfaxminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Fairfax VA.
• Unity Church of FairfaxminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Fairfax VA.
• Vale United Methodist ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 11528 Vale Rd, Oakton VA.
• Vienna Baptist ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at Suite 202B, Vienna VA.
• Vienna Presbyterian ChurchminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 124 Park St NE, Vienna VA.
• Wesley UMC ViennaminorOthersFaith community affiliation. Located at 711 Spring St SE, Vienna VA.
• Shepherd's Center of Annandale-SpringfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia network.
• Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-BurkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia network.
• Shepherd's Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia network.
• Shepherd's Center South CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia network.
• Shepherd's Center of Western Fairfax CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia network.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Village to Village Network: National network of 200+ 'Village' member organizations helping older adults age in place through volunteer services. Closest national analog to the Shepherd's Center model outside the Aging Forward network.
• Aging Forward (formerly Shepherd's Centers of America): National umbrella organization of nearly 60 Shepherd's Centers serving 2.5M older adults. Provides network affiliation, shared resources, and national branding that SCNOVA leverages; comparable as the federated parent entity of the same service model.
• Friends of the Elderly: Nonprofit offering programs to support low-income seniors aging in place through volunteer engagement, friendly visiting, and material assistance. Comparable mission and volunteer-driven model, though national in scope and distinct geographic focus.

Direct peers

• Fairfax County Meals on Wheels: Local nonprofit delivering volunteer-driven in-home support services (meal delivery, wellness checks) to seniors in Fairfax County. Highly comparable operating model (volunteers, donations, free services) serving the same 50+ demographic.
• Shepherd's Center South County: Affiliated Shepherd's Center covering the southern portion of Fairfax County with the same volunteer-based senior service model. Directly comparable in mission, services, and target demographics.
• Shepherd's Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church: Sister Shepherd's Center in Northern Virginia offering the same volunteer-driven aging-in-place services (transportation, friendly callers, home repairs) to a neighboring geography. Operationally identical model under the Aging Forward network.
• Shepherd's Center of Western Fairfax County: Western Fairfax sister Shepherd's Center providing identical services (transport, minor home repairs, friendly visitors, health advocacy) to seniors in overlapping Northern Virginia territory under the same national affiliation.
• Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke: Another affiliated Shepherd's Center in Fairfax County delivering the same faith-community-anchored, volunteer-driven senior services portfolio as SCNOVA. Direct comparability on services, target population, and operating model.
• Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield: Sibling Shepherd's Center serving Annandale and Springfield with the same comprehensive volunteer-based senior support programs (transportation, caregiver groups, social events) in adjacent Fairfax County submarkets.

Regional players

• Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA): Regional nonprofit in the Greater Washington area providing senior services, caregiver support, and aging-in-place programs comparable in mission and client base, though broader in scope and faith-affiliated differently.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scnova
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shepherds-center-of-northern-virginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/shepherds_center_nova

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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