Archive For September, 2008

Playgroups…can we have more of them and have them work together?

By Cathleen | September 30, 2008

This summer, Giving Circle member and former child development specialist for the Alexandria Public Schools, Carri Stoltz and a Ph.D. candidate from George Washington University undertook systematic, informative research into playgroups throughout Alexandria. By interviewing and developing relationships with leaders of the many and diverse playgroups in the City, they are developing a comprehensive understanding [...]

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Family Fun Day a Big Success! Giving Circle volunteers help the CAC organize its debut event

By Cathleen | September 25, 2008

1200 Alexandria residents joined in on the fun at The Center for Alexandria’s Children’s (CAC) first ever community-wide Family Fun Day  Saturday, September 20, 2008 at John Adams Elementary School. While the CAC spread its message “Protecting Children and Strengthening Families,” Giving Circle volunteers spread their energy helping out at the moonbounces, petting zoo, face [...]

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