Archive For September, 2009
“When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately. Families are healthier – they are better fed and their incomes, savings and reinvestments go up. And what is true of families is true of communities and eventually of whole countries.” – Kofi Annan His words reminded me both of the work we do [...]
Fall is renewal season! Our goal is to raise $70,000 for this year’s priority gifts and we need your help to meet this goal. Renewing your membership now, in the fall, allows us to plan our giving for next year and announce our gifts in the spring. You will receive your renewal letter in the [...]
On September 15, 2009, the Gift Committee met for the first time this term to discuss the process for selecting priority gift recipients and how to begin this year’s selection. We decided to form a subcommittee to explore needs in the community around parental engagement, the Giving Circle’s strategic priority. In addition, our Committee approved [...]
Support Healthy Families Alexandria on Sunday Fun Day on October 18 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Old Town. This event is going to be a great time and will include: – Magic show performed by St. Stephen’s St. Agnes’ students – Performance by the Mad Scientist – [...]
Friday, October 30th 4:00 – 7:00pm at the Home of Holly Sloan, Colby Smith and Weston 403 South Fairfax Street Old Town Alexandria Crafts, entertainment, dinner and raising spirits – community spirit, of course! Bring supplies for our new Playgroups Initiative with the Center for Alexandria’s Children. Check out the wish list below to see [...]
Who is that woman running all over Alexandria? Even if you are not a runner yourself, you have probably seen Brooke Sydnor Curran out and about town. Brooke, a Giving Circle member since 2006, has found a way to use her passion for running in a way that benefits the community. Since the beginning of [...]
