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It's Fall Y'all! Exciting things are happening...
The team at Community Lodgings is ramping up for a busy Fall season with tours of our program and housing and events to raise awareness about the organization's mission and impact.
On Wednesday, September 18, Community Lodgings had the distinct pleasure of welcoming the Citi Foundation team and nearly 20 people representing grantee organizations from across the US to Arlandria-Chirilagua/Alexandria, VA for a customized tour of our Transitional Housing, Affordable Housing, and Youth Education Programs. During their visit, we also focused on how the organization addresses food insecurity for families in the community.
Community Lodgings along with several tour attendees are grantees of Citi Foundation's Community Progress Makers Cohort #4, which is made up of 50 nationally recognized, visionary organizations connecting low-income communities with economic opportunity and receiving $1M in unrestricted, trust-based funding over the next three years.
We still need your help to continue lifting families from instability to independence. The need is greater than we can all imagine.
The recent Hunger Report released by Capital Area Food Bank - one of our alliance partners - shows that 37% of households experienced food insecurity between May 2023 and May 2024.
Here are two ways to support and give back to the community while helping students succeed and working families thrive.
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Volunteer: Share an hour or two once a week and become a tutor, mentor, or chaperone students on field trips. You may also share a specialized skill with us. Let's chat!
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Donate: Help us serve students enrolled in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and their hardworking parents and guardians through our Transitional Housing and Affordable Housing Programs. Now is the time! Our Summer Appeal ends September 30!
*Virginia Tax Credits for donations*
Good News! *Community Lodgings is able to offer Virginia residents TAX CREDIT for qualifying donations through the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program!
Virginia residents will receive a tax credit for 50% of their donation when giving gifts of $500 and above for individuals (maximum $125,000) and $616 and above for businesses. Multiple donations that add up to the minimum amount or higher are eligible.
Learn more on our site or reach out to Shelli Vasser Gilliam at 703-549-4407.
*Disclaimer: The statements above have been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, accounting, legal, or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation.
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