advocates prevention and early crisis intervention to nurture the safety, health, and well-being of low-income youth, adults and the elderly in at-risk communities.

JMCAP founder, James Sebastian Mott, was a kind, soft spoken and compassionate man with a commitment for community service and justice that rivaled the most visible African-American leaders of his time.  “Jimmy,” as he was affectionately known, was driven by difficult challenges.  The son of an ice delivery man, Mr. Mott grew up in Arkansas during segregation, graduated from Howard University and then its law school after serving in the Army during World War II.  When he and his wife were denied entry to Lake Fairfax Park in the mid-sixties, he sued and won equal access to county facilities for all African Americans. 

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JMCAP Self-Sufficiency Program Highlights

Food Distribution »
provides supplemental food based on identified needs.

Transportation »
provides transportation to job interviews, job training, health and medical appointments.

Emergency Assistance »
provides direct assistance towards rent and utility payment.

Career Clothing »
provides clients with a wide range of professional apparel procured through partnerships and purchases.

Job Counseling »
provides residents with information and referral services to obtain meaningful employment

 

The James Mott Community Assistance Program is a delegate agency of the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development .