On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.
An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.
“These new neighbors, many of whom helped U.S. military forces during the war in Afghanistan, represent our most recent wave of immigrants, and they need help resettling in their new homes,” said Christine King, president of the NNIA board. “We hope this tournament helps provide much needed funds to help these refugees, while helping acclimate them to life in the U.S. through sports.”
The eight-team field is full, but some teams still need individual players. If you’d like to participate as a freelance player, contact tournament coordinator Melissa Egan at [email protected]. Organizers also seek business sponsorships; see https://ssl.charityweb.net/nnia-maryland/event/sponsorship.htm. A raffle with 25 themed baskets will feature gifts for tech lovers, pickleball players, and kids and tweens; buy tickets at https://ssl.charityweb.net/nnia-maryland/event/cpstutickets.htm. Bring your family — admission is free and activities include lawn games, face painting, and more. Beltway Bistro will also have a food truck onsite.