R.E.S.T. Stop East - Restoring Essential Service Together

A secure sanctuary where
First Responders may find respite and experience renewal
in non-contact space. 
​R.E.S.T. Stop East is affiliated with Responder Life network of Rest Stops. General Information about Responder Life may be accessed at www.responderlife.org.  

​R.E.S.T. Stop East is a tangible extension of the First Responder ministry at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.  It is housed in space retrofitted by church members using member donations and a grant provided by the NorthStar Church Network.  

Contact firstresponders@mtvernonbc.org for more information. 

​First Responders (police, fire/rescue, EMS, federal agents, and civilian employees of these agencies) in jurisdictions proximate to Arlington County, VA., are invited to stop by and refresh. In addition to solace, on-site amenities include coffee, water,
​grab-and-go food, Wi-Fi, and restrooms.
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