In 2008, Dulles Transit Partners helped to make the season bright for many of our neighbors. As in years past, our employees rallied together to purchase gifts to fill the wish list of a family receiving help from the Carpenters Shelter, an organization who helps homeless children, families and adults stabilize their lives, overcome homelessness, and become contributing members of their community. The family we sponsored this year includes Asjha, Age 3; Alawna, age 5; D’Metri, age 7; Justien, age 8; and Jacob, age 13.  We were able to purchase EVERY item on their wish list, and to purchase gift cards for their Mom for groceries, Wal Mart, and Bed, Bath and Beyond.  Our own elves Glenda, Jaylin, Courtney and Dana helped get all the presents together, and Glenda and Hattie and Jala played Santa, delivering all the gifts in time for Christmas.
	The Bechtel Group Foundation also gave $1,000 to the Carpenters Shelter to assist in their operations. In addition, The Bechtel Group Foundation made contributions to these area charities, reflecting our vision and values to contribute to a better quality of life in the communities in which we work: Ronald McDonald House - RMHC programs are grassroots-driven to enable us to offer help where children need it most — right in their own communities.
FACETS (Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services) - to build strong families and safe communities by improving the quality of life for impoverished men, women, and children through comprehensive programs addressing physical, spiritual and emotional needs. The Women’s Center – located in , the Center provides mental health counseling, career and legal services and educational programs. Wolf Trap Foundation -- a not-for-profit organization that and raises funds to support various programs at for the Performing Arts. Interfaith – provides support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality child care, and other services. Loudoun Interfaith -- provides emergency food assistance in Friends of the W&OD Trail -- a citizen organization dedicated to protecting and improving the W&OD Trail. Foundation – supplements the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) resources by raising private donations to support new and existing parks and open space in .  Fund of VA - The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals.  HCF provides educational, scholarship, and mentoring programs to students throughout the , establishing a career pipeline of talented and career-driven Hispanics who are trained in the fields of business, science, technology, engineering, and math. Women’s Transportation Seminar Scholarship - Transforming the transportation industry through the advancement of women. DC Children’s Museum - The Museum reflects the unique attributes of the local community and, by extension, the nation as a whole.  In addition to making a unique contribution to the field through its focus on greater , the National Children's Museum will open a window into the innovative work of children's museums across the country and around the world.

Visit by Webelos Pack 1530 working on their Engineering badges with DTP Project Engineers February 11, 2008.

Dulles Transit Partners recently discussed subcontracting opportunities with local small and minority-owned businesses at the Metropolitan Airports Authority's Annual Business Opportunity Seminar.

Through our job fairs, Dulles Transit Partners has hired several excellent local engineers and other staff for the project.

Dulles Transit Partners supports causes throughout the community. Here are some photos from the recent Special Olympics plane pull.