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The Fund for Alexandria’s Child Sign up for the Holiday Sharing Program to purchase gifts and/or gift cards for needy children and families. Purchases should be delivered December 13, 14, or 15. Healthy Families Alexandria Enjoy “A Broadway Christmas Carol” at MetroStage on Thursday, December 15 to support this local home visiting program. Carpenter’s Shelter [...]
For three days, May 5, 6, & 7, Alexandrians from all walks of life will prove once again why Alexandria is the most generous online giving city in America during the first annual Spring2ACTion giving event. Spring2ACTion is a collaborative effort to change philanthropy in Alexandria forever. Nonprofits of all sizes will engage thousands of [...]
To many of us, Thanksgiving is the “official” start of the holiday season, when our thoughts turn to family, friends, gifts and reflecting on what is important in our lives. We have The Giving Circle of Alexandria high on our list of blessings to count. We are grateful to The Giving Circle for the following reasons: [...]
You might already know Sherry Delaney. She’s been part of the Giving Circle long enough not to be sure when she joined, been involved with the Alexandria Red Cross, the Early Childhood Commission of Alexandria and chairs the ACPS Talented and Gifted Advisory Board. But do you know about the Safety Net Project, created by [...]
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 [...]
