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  • Community Resources

    Resources for Finding Employment

    Health/Wellness 

    Nutrition

    • Apply for WIC – Provides grants for food and healthcare for low-income pregnant women or moms with children up to age 5  
    • Arlington, VA Food Resources -Free food and food assistance programs (WIC, SNAP) as well as a map of all local food banks
    • Washington, DC Foodbank - Free food and food distribution sites around the Washington, DC metro area

    International families 

    Veterans

  • Health and Wellness
    • TimelyCare - Provides UVA students 24/7 virtual, wraparound mental health care at no cost. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare.  Services include individual and group counseling, on demand support, and psychiatric referrals. Sign up through the link provided.
    • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)- Provides UVA students with mental health support and supports students who are off grounds through TimelyCare.
    • UVA Women's Center- Provides free, virtual or in-person counseling to all current students. 
    • Urgent Care/Emergency Service: Allcare Family Medicine and Urgent Care
      1515 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22201
    • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital: 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC, 20007
  • Things To Do in Arlington/D.C.
    • *Washington Nationals Baseball Game*- Venture down to Nationals Park to watch a baseball game. Tickets are usually available, and Grandstand Tickets cost $5 (while supplies last).
    • *Smithsonian Institution*- Explore the many museums surrounding the National Mall and in the DC area. There’s a museum for everyone, whether someone wants to learn more about aviation, history, art, and more!
    • *Arlington National Cemetery*- The most famous cemetery in the country, is the final resting place for many of our nation’s greatest heroes, including more than 300,000 veterans of every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan. 
    • *Family Activity Guide for Arlington*
    • *Georgetown Waterfront Park*
    • *The Yards Park*
    • *The Kennedy Center*- The Kennedy Center presents world-class art by the artists that define our culture today and delivers powerful arts education opportunities nationwide. The Center offers some free exhibits and performances. Visit their website for more information. 
    • Swingers Crazy Golf- Dupont Circle & Navy Yard 
    • Sports Leagues- Volo Sports offers an array of sports leagues to participate in throughout the year across the DMV area. For a fee, you can join a league or a pickup program to get active and social.

    Restaurant Recommendations near SFG
    The following breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are within three blocks or less of Sands Family Grounds. Except for Open Road, all options below are typically $20 or less per person. Open Road is usually around $20 to $30 per person. There is also a list of Georgetown restaurants for those interested in exploring the rich and historical Georgetown neighborhood.

    • Assembly – Food Hall featuring multiple restaurant concepts. 
    • Bethesda Bagel – NY-style handmade bagels. 
    • Compass Coffee – Counter-serve chain specializing in coffee and baked goods. 
    • District Taco – Local chain featuring customizable Yucatán-style tacos & breakfast burritos.
    • Foxtrot– Corner store market with a curated selection of local goods, coffee, and everyday necessities. 
    • South Block– Casual eatery offering health-conscious acai bowls & smoothies, plus pressed juices. 
    • &pizza – Fast casual pizza. Pizzas are personal, customizable and made to order. 
    • Assembly– Food Hall featuring multiple restaurant concepts. 
    • CAVA– Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad. 
    • Chop't – Counter-serve chain where guests create their own salads or wraps from a large array of ingredients. 
    • District Taco – Local chain featuring customizable Yucatán-style tacos & burritos. 
    • Hot Lola’s – Serves a wide variety of chicken dishes, such as chicken wings, chicken tenders, Nashville hot chicken, and more. 
    • Nando’s Peri-Peri – Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in a spicy chili sauce. 
    • Seoul Spice – Combines traditional Korean flavors with a modern twist. 
    • Sweetgreen– Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads & bowls.
    • Barley Mac – Industrial-chic hangout featuring craft cocktails and American tavern fare 
    • Guajillo – Favorite Mexican entrees, popular for its moles and tacos. 
    • Il Radicchio – Cozy Italian kitchen for familiar pasta & wood-fired pies, including make-your-own options. 
    • Open Road – Woodsy restaurant offering seasonal meals. 
    • Quinn’s – Classic pub staples and tacos in a vibrant setting. 
    • Salt– Classic pub staples and seasonal foods. 
    • Simple Greek – Authentic flavors and healthy recipes from the Mediterranean 
    • Sfoglina– Italian classics, handmade pasta, seasonal salads and more. 
    • Sushi Rock – Trendy sushi bar & performance venue with bands in the basement. 
    • Taco Rock – Vibrant eatery specializing in a diverse range of tacos.

    Georgetown Restaurant Options

    • The Georgetown neighborhood of DC is less than a mile away from Rosslyn and a short walk over the Key Bridge. Here are a few recommendations if you're interested in exploring Georgetown:
    • Baked & Wired– Artsy neighborhood bakery & coffeehouse supplying espresso drinks, big cupcakes & signature granola. 
    • Levain Bakery – DC outpost of popular NYC bakery known for its cookies and breads. 
    • Falafel Inc. – Popular, charitable counter service offering falafel bowls, salads & sandwiches, plus outdoor seating. 
    • Chaia – Chic counter-serve for vegetarian & vegan tacos popularized at farmer's markets.
    • DIG– Local vegetables and sustainably-sourced dishes that are delicious, nourishing and cooked from scratch. 
    • Pizzeria Paradiso – Easygoing restaurant with a central oven for wood-fired pizzas, plus a menu of international beers. 
    • Il Canale – Thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven plus pasta & antipasti in a cozy exposed-brick dining room. 
    • Kafe Leopold – Serving European fare, like schnitzel & strudel, this spot has a back-alley patio & sleek interior. 
    • Chez Billy Sud– Brick walls, a copper-topped bar & a fireplace creates a cozy ambiance for French wine & light fare. 
    • Georgetown Cupcake – This light-filled corner space specializes in gourmet cupcakes made on-site daily. 
    • Thomas Sweet – A DC summertime institution serving ice cream, milkshakes and more; CASH ONLY. 
  • Getting to and from Sands Family Grounds

    Airports and Driving Directions
    Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA) (Approximately 4 miles/a 10-minute drive): Start going toward the Airport exit. Take the ramp onto George Washington Memorial Parkway North toward George Washington Parkway North. Take the Memorial Bridge (US-50 W)/Arlington Cemetery left exit onto Arlington Boulevard (US-50 W) toward Rosslyn Key Bridge (US-50 W). Take the ramp onto North Lynn Street toward Rosslyn. Arrive at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and North Lynn Street at 1100 Wilson Blvd., on the right.

    Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (Approximately 25 miles/a 35-minute drive): Start going toward the Airport exit on Dulles Airport Access Road. Continue on to Saarinen Circle. Bear right on Copilot Way. Turn right on Cargo Drive. Continue on Aviation Drive. Take the ramp onto Dulles Airport Access Road. Take the exit 18-19 (I-495)/Baltimore (VA-123)/Richmond exit onto VA-267 East (Toll applies). Take exit #19B/Mclean onto VA-123 North. Turn left on North Glebe Road. Turn right on Canal Road NW. Continue on M Street NW. Turn right on Francis Scott Key Bridge (US-29 South). Continue to follow US-29 South. Continue on Fort Myer Drive. Turn left on the first cross street onto Wilson Blvd. Arrive at 1100 Wilson Blvd, find parking on the right side of the building.

    Parking at Darden

    • If you are driving to SFG, you can use the parking garage located on Wilson Blvd. The garage entrance is right before the light at N. Kent Street. Once parked, take the elevators to the Main floor and walk straight across to the elevators located next to the security desk. Take the elevator to the 30th floor. The parking garage is open 24/7. Pricing: 0-1 hr., $8 and the daily max is $16 (subject to change)

    Getting Around DC

    • The Metro: Sands Family Grounds is accessible by train using the Rosslyn stop on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines. Orange/Blue/Silver Lines: Take the orange, blue, or silver lines to the Rosslyn station, and exit the east side on North Moore Street between 19th Street and Wilson Boulevard. Head south on North Moore St towards 19th Street North. Turn left onto Wilson Blvd. The main entrance will be on the right. Once in the building go up the escalators and find the elevators to your left to go up to the 30th floor. The elevators to the right of the escalators will lead to the lower level and garage. SFG is also accessible by bus using the You can read the entire schedule and find the Metro map here: Metro DC

    Other Transportation Options:

    • Public Buses and the Circulator: Rosslyn is served by numerous buses, including the Arlington ART, Metrobus, and D.C. Circulator buses. For real-time schedules and information, click here.
    • Capital Bike Share: Capital Bikeshare offers affordable, accessible, and fun options for everyone, regardless of income. They offer a bike rack outside of the Rosslyn Metro station where you can access bikes.
    • Zipcar is a car-sharing network that is essentially a short-term, on-demand car rental service. The process requires online registration following the step-by-step instructions of Zipcar. First you register online or with an app to pick a plan, verify your driver’s license and receive a Zipcard.
    • The Rosslyn BID has a list of other transportation options here.
  • Vehicles

    Driver’s License

    • New residents must obtain a Virginia’s driver’s license within 60 days of moving to Virginia. Students who hold a valid driver’s license from another US state or territory, Canadian province, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan or South Korea have different eligibility requirements than those who hold a valid driver’s license issues from a country outside of those listed above. Please review the DMV website for details on eligibility for obtaining your license.
    • While some students arrive with an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) in the US, it is highly recommended to obtain your Virginia driver’s license as soon as possible. Your Virginia driver’s license is very useful as a form of photo ID to verify your age, date of birth and residency which means you do not need to carry your passport with you.
    • For many new incoming students, you will have to pass a vision screening test, two-part knowledge exam and road skills test. For the road skills test, you will need to provide your own car, which can be a rental car or a friend’s car. While preparing for your documents for your license you must have one proof of identity (such as your valid passport and visa documentation), your valid driver’s license from your home country and two proofs of Virginia residency (for example, rental/lease agreement and piece of postmarked mail displaying your name and address).
    • Details on how and where to apply for your Virginia driver’s license can be found on their website: Virginia DMV
    • Details on how and where to apply for your Maryland driver’s license can be found on their website: Maryland DMV
    • Details on how and where to apply for your Washington, DC driver’s license can be found on their website: Washington, DC DMV

    If you are biking to SFG, you can store your bike on the 30th floor by the hall closet. Ask a Program Team Member if you have questions

  • Shopping

    Shopping Centers around Rosslyn

    Grocery Stores

    • Target
      1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209
    • Safeway
      1525 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy
      1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209
  • International Travel
  • Financial Resources

    Financial Aid