It's one extraordinary day to celebrate our collective spirit of giving and to support the organizations that make Alexandria a vibrant place for everyone. Visit Spring2ACTion for more information!

Here are some great Chamber members participating today - support them if you can:

ACT for Alexandria –Celebrating 20 years of amplifying the work of the community by bringing people and resources together. Creating a vibrant and inclusive community requires commitment and action of many. ACT, Alexandria's Community Foundation - together with our partners and supporters like you - works to ensure that all who live and work in the city of Alexandria have what they need to prosper and be healthy. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/act-for-alexandria

Agenda Alexandria - Through your donation, we can continue to create and curate programs for the residents of the City of Alexandria. We are Alexandria's premiere organization that discusses the issues without taking sides. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/agenda-alexandria

Alexandria Little League - Alexandria Little League is the largest volunteer run organization in the City of Alexandria. Its mission is to serve the youth and communities of Alexandria through fostering positive sports experiences in baseball and softball. Your support goes a long way!

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alexandria-little-league

Alexandria Police Foundation - The Alexandria Police Foundation (APF) was founded in 2002 by Chief Charles Samarra and citizens who initiated, supported and funded programs to improve the performance and effectiveness of the Police Department. APF is dedicated to providing resources to the Alexandria Police Department to improve officer performance, morale, and effectiveness, and to ensure the care and well-being of its active and retired police dogs. The APF seeks donations and grants to build and strengthen police-community partnerships. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alexandria-police-foundation

Alexandria Seaport Foundation - hen you invest in Seaport through the Spring2ACTion campaign, you invest in providing Seaport Apprentices with the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue more education and become long-term “connected” citizens who lead stable, healthy, economically secure lives. Every gift is matched dollar for dollar. ASF provides a safe place on the water that provides a connection to the maritime history of Alexandria and inspires a relationship with nature. It is a transformational experience based on the development of self-discipline, integrity, reliability, trust, and respect – for oneself, for one another, and for the community. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/seaport

Alexandria Singers - The Alexandria Singers is not just a chorus; we are a community dedicated to sharing our love of American Pops choral music with you. Our 100-plus members are committed to our shared mission of "Artistry, Education, and Service," through performances, community outreach initiatives, and youth education programs. As we gear up for our momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, your support is absolutely vital! Alongside our regular operational costs, we're eagerly organizing special events and initiatives to commemorate this milestone. Whether it's covering venue rentals, performance materials, or outreach endeavors, your donations during our 2024 Spring2ACTion will play a crucial role in ensuring that we can make our anniversary year truly unforgettable and impactful for our community. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alexandria-singers

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra - Funds from Spring2action support all ASO's programs including orchestra concerts, ASO Sympatico, the annual Alexandria Birthday Celebration concert and other community engagement initiatives! The purpose of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is to provide quality, affordable and accessible music in the Alexandria, Virginia regional area through its highly respected, innovative, and professional performances and programs. In addition to contributing to the community’s cultural life, the ASO is dedicated to strengthening music education in our schools, fostering a life-long appreciation of music, and expanding the availability of quality music to underserved audiences. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/aso

AlexRenew Lifeline Emergency Assistance Program - LEAP was designed to benefit community members that may be facing financial hardship and challenges paying their wastewater treatment bill. To administer the program, AlexRenew has partnered with Dollar Energy Fund — a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that specializes in utility assistance. Dollar Energy Fund coordinates its efforts with local community-based agencies for application processing and customer support. The program is funded through charitable donations made by organizations and community members like you. All donations to LEAP are accepted through Dollar Energy Fund.

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alexrenew-lifeline-emergency-assistance-program

Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation – The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation has been awarding college scholarships to high achieving, financially challenged high school students since 2007. Since that time, we have awarded over $3.1 million in scholarships to over 800 students from the DMV. Annually over 600 students apply for our scholarships, and we typically award approximately 200 college scholarships totaling over $600,000 each year. Scholarships range from $1,000 up to #$30,000 per year. In 2022, the City of Alexandria commissioned a Community Remembrance Project to explore and inform the public of the city's complicity in the practice of lynching in the late 1890s. The City recognized these victims and memorialized them in a ceremony at City Hall. Last year, the ASBC Foundation added a new category of scholarships to honor victims of lynching in Old Town. Their names were Joseph McCoy (age 18) and Benjamin Thomas (age 16). The scholarships are an attempt to ensure their names and their stories are not forgotten. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alfred-street-baptist-church-foundation

ALIVE - ALIVE! provides food, shelter, financial assistance, housewares & furniture, and eviction prevention support to Alexandrians in need. Did you know that ALIVE! serves roughly 20,000 people each month in the City of Alexandria who need essential grocery items? In addition to providing food to 14 local food pantries, ALIVE! distributes food at outdoor events and at two brick and mortar Food Hubs. Anyone in need can pick up fresh bread, eggs, meat, produce, and shelf stable items. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alive4alexandria

ALX Dog Walk - At our core, at the ALX Dog Walk, we believe in the power of community engagement and education to drive positive change. Our annual dog walk event and celebration, alongside our annual outreach initiatives, aims to change the way people perceive and address plastic pollution. With an unwavering commitment to this cause, we've made significant strides over the past two years. Through our collective efforts, we're helping to reshape perceptions and actions around plastic pollution. With each step taken together, we'll help to spark positive change felt for generations to come. Bark on!

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/alx-dog-walk

American Horticultural Society at River Farm - Support a Sustainable Future for Local Alexandria Historic Property. Once part of the farmlands belonging to President George Washington, the gardens at the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm have provided a place of respite, inspiration, and beauty to locals and visitors alike. The generous gift from philanthropist Enid Annenberg Haupt, that allowed the purchase of River Farm, stipulated that the property remain open to the public and we maintain a deep commitment to preserving River Farm as the headquarters of AHS while enhancing the beauty of this historic property through sustainable gardening and horticultural practices. In honoring our mission of creating and sustaining a healthy, beautiful communities and a livable plant for current and future generations, the American Horticultural Society needs the support and commitment of generous donors for the ongoing initiatives necessary to ensure that this local treasure continues to be enjoyed by all. There are many opportunities to support the ongoing stewardship and projects at our historic headquarters. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/riverfarm

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria - In 2023, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria impacted thousands of pets and pet parents through a wide variety of community programs. Beyond sheltering homeless pets and finding them loving homes, the AWLA has many programs that support our community, keeping pets right where they belong -- with the people who love them! From life-saving surgeries, to pet supplies and nutritious food, to behavioral training sessions and so much more, the AWLA has worked hard to provide wraparound pet retention services to support Alexandria's pets and people. We anticipate the need for these resources will be just as great in 2024! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/animal-welfare-league-of-alexandria

The Art League - Let’s Keep The Art League in Alexandria! The Art League’s beloved Madison Annex, our 19,470-square-foot art school facility, is scheduled to close in 2024. But—together—we have the power to Keep the League in Alexandria and shape our artistic destiny. Spring2Action is a celebration of everything that is so special about Alexandria. The Art League has been at the heart of the Alexandria community for 70 years. Please join us as we embark on this new quest to build something truly extraordinary in our hometown—The Art League Creative Campus! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/the-art-league

Campagna Center - This Spring2ACTion, help us raise $45,000 to support our literacy and language programs: New Neighbors & Wright to Read. Our New Neighbors program offers adult English language classes and referrals to services for immigrants and refugees that are from 30+ countries, while Wright to Read provides tutoring and mentoring services to youth in the Alexandria community who have been identified as needing additional support in reading. Both programs help ensure that Alexandrians of all ages have the resources they need to thrive within our community and beyond—whether those tools are literacy skills or the ability to communicate in English. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/the-campagna-center

Carpenter's Shelter - For over three decades, Carpenter's Shelter has grown from a modest initiative of providing bedding in a church basement on cold nights to becoming a front-runner in combating and preventing homelessness. With a compassionate heart, we offer more than just immediate shelter; we deliver comprehensive services aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness for families and individuals. Through our two 64-bed residential facilities [The Hoffman Center and Alexandria Community Shelter], David's Place, and our Winter Shelter program, we provide not just a safe space but also essential services like case management, educational support, mental health assistance, and help in finding permanent housing. Our mission is to empower the 700 families and individuals we serve annually, who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, ensuring they have the tools for lasting independence and a stable environment where they can flourish. At the core of Carpenter's Shelter is the belief in empowerment, education, and respect. Understanding the complexity of homelessness, we approach each unique situation with solutions that emphasize collaboration, recognizing the diverse factors such as financial struggles, racial disparities, and the impact of recent challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation on housing security. Our vision is to end and prevent homelessness in our community, a goal that starts with compassionate care and the generous support of individuals and events like Spring2ACTion that share our commitment to making a difference. Solutions through collaboration | Empowerment | Education | Dedicated to serving with respect. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/carpenter-s-shelter-787b135a-e817-48cb-ba5e-535ec735bc0c

Casa Chirilagua - Join Casa Chirilagua as we continue building STRONG FUTURES with families. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/casa-chirilagua

Center for Alexandria's Children -On average, 1,200 children are being abused in our community every year. One is too many. Let's Save Childhood. Every day at the Center for Alexandria's Children we work to prevent child abuse, so we can end child abuse in our community. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we're asking you to join us in our mission. With your help we can raise awareness -- and funds -- so we can end child abuse. Since 2007, The Center for Alexandria's Children has been the leading intervention organization in managing the reported average of 1,200 child abuse cases in Alexandria. We're also the only organization to bring many agencies together as one to end child abuse. In 2009, we launched Learn&PlayGroups for families with young children in high-risk neighborhoods in our city. These playgroups are vital resources for teaching families the skills needed to provide safe, healthy homes for their children. The Center serves approximately 175 families yearly through our Learn&PlayGroup program. During those critical developmental years from zero to five we reach and teach children and their families, helping them prepare and get registered for preschool -- a key indicator for better life outcomes. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/center-for-alexandria-s-children

Community Lodgings - Community Lodging’s (CLI) mission is to lift families from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency through Transitional Housing, Affordable Housing, and Youth Education Programs. For 37 years, we have worked to open doors to independence for families and give our community the keys to a better life. “Look Ms. Charlyne!” said a formerly homeless 5-year-old child to our Case Manager, after moving with his mother and brother into their own, safe apartment in our Transitional Housing program. “We have keys now. We don’t have to knock on the door anymore.” Community Lodgings is unique in that we are one of the few nonprofits in the City of Alexandria providing the full continuum of housing services. A homeless single parent can enter our Transitional Housing Program, work hard with us for two years, graduate and move into safe, permanent Affordable Housing as one of our residents, all while their children learn and grow through our Youth Education programs. By taking that first step, that parent can change their and their children’s lives with Community Lodgings by their side every step of the way. By walking through our front door and joining our community, a whole world of opportunity and support opens.  https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/community-lodgings-inc

Computer Core - Computer CORE (Community OutReach and Education) is celebrating our 25th Anniversary! Computer CORE offers free online classes in basic and intermediate computer skills to Virginia adults 18 years old and older. We also provide free refurbished PC laptop computers to our enrolled students. Over 600 adults enroll each year. Additionally, we operate a HelpDesk which has received nearly 6,500 calls just since the summer of 2022. And, beyond our student body, we give away hundreds of desktop computers to communities in need.

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/computer-core

First Night Alexandria - Our mission is clear -To support the performing and visual arts of the community by producing “First Night Alexandria,” a family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration showcasing the lively arts and taking place each December 31st in Alexandria, Virginia. Help us to keep alive the tradition of supporting great performing artists in environments that are welcoming, safe, and fun for all. This year we are planning to return to neighborhoods with the fun that the families love! Last year the newly added day celebration was a huge hit for the young and the mature. For the evening enthusiasts, the fan favorites did not disappoint. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/first-night-alexandria

Fly Minds - Fly Minds Youth Development Corporation aims to inspire and educate underserved youth in the community of Alexandria by offering an array of enrichment and educational programs. Fly Minds is all about elevating and challenging young minds through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities led by engineering professionals. Fly Minds aims to positively impact the lives of today’s youth and provide them with a sense of community and belonging. Our community programs and partnerships also provide local professionals an avenue to give more to the youth. Our programs are provided at no cost to the youth, therefore, we rely on your support to fuel the programs. With your support, Fly Minds can touch the lives of over 100 children throughout the year. The funds we raise will sustain current activities and also assist in developing future curriculum such as an aviation program. Join our us in our efforts to encourage youth to Explore Their Potential! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/fly-minds

Friends of Guest House -For 50 years, Friends of Guest House has helped women successfully reenter the community from incarceration. Nationwide, more than 40% of ex-offenders re-offend within two years, but just 15% of Guest House graduates re-offend. Since our founding in 1974, Guest House has helped more than 5,000 women break the vicious cycle of incarceration, reunite with their families, and reintegrate into their communities. We believe in women, families, and second chances—envisioning a world where your past does not define your future. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/friends-of-guest-house

Friendship Place - Friendship Place is the premier housing service provider for people experiencing homelessness in the region. Our innovative, customized, person-focused programs empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs and reconnect with friends, family and the community, permanently. Friendship Place’s mission is to empower people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. Our vision is a region and a nation in which every person has a place to call “home.” In FY 2022, our programs ended or prevented homelessness, found employment, and provided life-changing, critical services for over 4,400 people. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/friendship-place

Historic Alexandria Museums - In Spring 2024, the Office of Historic Alexandria is proud to display the work and story of Moss Kendrix, a pioneer in public relations. His work, to be shown at the Alexandria Black History Museum, will show not only his life as an African-American marketing visionary, but his ads that showcased that the Black experience in America included living life as a family. His leadership changed African-Americans in advertisements from being stereotypes or largely absent to being a depicted as a family unit in the same way White families are. With your support, you will bring his advertisements back to public and share his incredible story with the community. Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serves as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. Historic Alexandria is accredited by the American Alliance of Museum and is a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/historicalexandriamuseums

Metropolitan School of the Arts - Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is a performing arts community on a mission to change the world by inspiring and supporting students, faculty, and staff to reach their fullest potential as artists, innovators and generous citizens. MSA emphasizes artistic expression and versatility over competition and empowers students to explore the arts through trusting, collaborative relationship with peers and instructors. Our students are well into the year and they've found rhythm with their studies, craft ,and confidence. It's an inspiring time to be a part of our community! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/metropolitan-school-of-the-arts

MetroStage - OFF-BROADWAY ON THE RIVER'S EDGE. AWARD-WINNING THEATRE PRODUCTIONS. INNOVATIVE AND ECLECTIC. WORLD PREMIERE MUSICALS. MetroStage is a professional not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to producing an eclectic season of contemporary plays and musicals that are chosen to enrich, enlighten and entertain, and that reflect the diverse population of the Washington metropolitan area. MetroStage presents original, challenging, and innovative work: often unpredictable and nontraditional, work that always tells a compelling story and showcases remarkable talent. WE HAVE COMMITTED TO PRODUCING EXCITING THEATRE IN ALEXANDRIA FOR 40 YEARS. PLEASE SUPPORT US AS WE CONTINUE TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR FELLOW ALEXANDRIANS AND OUR NEIGHBORS BEYOND THE BELTWAY.

Our 130 seat theatre has presented opportunities for both actors and the audience to experience theatre in an intimate, communal setting. MetroStage has worked with playwrights and composers and is recognized for its role in the development of new plays and musicals for the stage, as well as cabarets, all showcasing the best artists, both local and regional.

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/metrostage

Move2Learn | Powered by RunningBrooke - Help our students feel and learn their best by filling classrooms with Move2Learn Active Seating Packages that let students channel their natural need to move. So everyone learns better. Active seating—like under-desk pedals, accordion stools, balance disks, stability balls and stationary bikes—is a super popular entryway program. Teachers understand it. Students get it. It’s tangible. It’s critical. It's the cool, brain-building science of movement. Please make your special gift today and you'll DOUBLE your impact thanks to a group of generous sponsors! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/move2learn-powered-by-runningbrooke-s2a

National Breast Center Foundation – In the era of routine mammographic screening, the chance of dying from breast cancer has dropped 40%. There are other factors such as improved treatments that play a role, but women who get regular mammograms ARE LESS LIKELY TO DIE FROM BREAST CANCER. PERIOD. If you’ve lost your job or your insurance or you don’t have funds to pay for a mammogram, then we’ve got you covered. Mammograms save lives and yours is too precious to miss your mammogram this year. The National Breast Center Foundation is dedicated to helping our community and right now we could all use a little help! The National Breast Center Foundation exists to improve the lives of women by removing barriers that prevent them from getting proper screening, diagnosis, and education about breast cancer. Our region has the HIGHEST incidence and mortality from breast cancer in the nation. Women in our area also have one of the highest rates of late stage breast cancer. Something has to happen to address this crisis. We believe that education, access, and technology are the answer. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/national-breast-center-foundation

Neighborhood Health - Your donation ensures high quality primary health care for Alexandria residents who do not have health insurance. Neighborhood Health has been providing health care to low-income residents in the City of Alexandria regardless of their ability to pay for over 25 years. In 2023, Neighborhood Health served over 11,000 patients who live in the City of Alexandria - 35% of those patients were uninsured. Neighborhood Health has 5 clinics in the City of Alexandria - 2 East Glebe Road, Casey Health Center, Martha Custis, Mark Center - Del Pepper Community Center, and the WOW Bus (providing dental care to children attending Alexandria City Public Schools). Your contributions through Spring2ACTion, ensures that everyone has access to essential primary health care. Neighborhood Health is the local community health center that provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to our uninsured and underinsured neighbors in the City of Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County. Last year we served 37,867. 98% of patients were low-income and 43% did not have health insurance. Our comprehensive model of primary care includes family medicine for adults and children, including prenatal care, as well as dental care, behavioral health, on-site laboratory services, medication assistance, vision services, health insurance application assistance, HIV prevention and care, diabetes education, and medical and non-medical case management. No one is denied care if they are unable to pay for services. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/neighborhood-health

Nueva Vida (New Life) - Spring bursts forth with vibrant life, a beautiful reflection of Nueva Vida's 25 years of empowering Latinas facing cancer. For a quarter of a century, your donations have been the sunshine that nourishes our organization and fuels our growth, allowing us to blossom alongside the under-resourced community and the incredible women we serve. Your generous donations allowed us to accomplish the following activities over the past 13 years: Free cancer screening exams, 15,316, Free cancer diagnostic exams, 3,129, Outreach and educational activities, 1,946, Number of Latinas with cancer attending free support groups, 2,709. Together, we've witnessed the strength and resilience of countless survivors, their stories a testament to the enduring power of hope and community. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your past support. We invite you to join us in planting the seeds of a brighter, healthier future for Latinas. With your continued support, Nueva Vida will flourish for another 25 years and beyond, offering life-changing resources and unwavering compassion to those who need it most! https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/nueva-vida

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church - OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights. Through our Upstream work, we are confronting and dismantling individual racism and racism in the legal system and across all systems. Our Downstream work allows us to be on the journey with individuals of all genders returning from incarceration and their families. We also offer alternative sentencing options (including community service) and diversion programs so people can avoid the trauma of incarceration and instead help the community thrive. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/oar-of-arlington-alexandria-and-falls-church-va

Rebuilding Together DC & Alexandria - Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria is on a mission to safeguard the homes of Alexandria's most vulnerable residents. From families with children to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, we're committed to providing critical home repairs at no cost, ensuring safety and well-being. But we don't stop there. Our dedicated volunteers also breathe new life into shared spaces like schools and parks in underserved neighborhoods, creating vibrant hubs for the community to thrive. Since our humble beginnings in 1986, over 30,000 passionate volunteers have joined hands to transform 3,500 homes and nonprofit facilities. Their efforts have sparked an incredible $10 million worth of in-kind value for Alexandria, making a tangible impact on countless lives. Imagine the difference we make: from installing life-saving smoke detectors to replacing worn-out roofs and furnaces, our work goes beyond bricks and mortar. We're preventing financial crises and ensuring that our neighbors can stay in their homes safely, without fear of bankruptcy or homelessness. Join us in this meaningful journey. Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities where every resident has the Opportunity to thrive. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/rebuilding-together-dc-alexandria

Run Geek Run - RUN! GEEK! RUN! organizes a 5K and 1-Mile run/walk each year benefiting a different Alexandria-based non-profit and improving the overall wellness of the Alexandria Community. Our goals are: to provide support and increase awareness and reach for our chosen non-profit; to encourage the community to come together for a common cause, by participating, volunteering, and/or sponsoring the annual event; to offer fun opportunities for community service hours required by many schools and civic organizations; to create a friendly and welcoming, health-conscience environment to improve the overall wellness of the Alexandria community. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/run-geek-run

Scholarship Fund of Alexandria - The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1986 by concerned citizens to help academically qualified students with financial need from Alexandria City Public Schools afford postsecondary education. Through its relationship with the community, the mission of The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is to encourage and assist the students of Alexandria City Public Schools by providing them with necessary resources to access and complete a college, technical or career program of postsecondary education. In 1986, when it all began, the SFA awarded just over $7k in scholarships to eight students. Last year alone, we awarded $1.4 million to support 480 Alexandria City High School graduates to over 60 different institutions. Ninety-five cents of every dollar raised goes directly to support scholarships. The SFA has awarded more than 18 million dollars in scholarships and helped send more than 5,000 Alexandria students with financial need to college since 1986. Equally important, how do we get every eligible senior to pursue a postsecondary path? College advising is the vital resource the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria provides to assist each senior in creating a plan for the future. Every year we try to help an even greater number of students. From ninth grade through college, the SFA is available to assist students and their families get the answers they need to develop as scholars. All ACHS students are welcome to visit us and speak with us year-round, including summer months. We work with PTAs and PTSAs, partner with businesses and community organizations, neighbors, friends, alumni, staff, and ACPS administration. In addition to awarding scholarships, the SFA joins forces with the National College Attainment Network and Virginia College Access Network for richer resources, provides Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops and individual FAFSA assistance, and holds special events throughout the year. To award as many scholarships as possible, we develop relationships with the people who believe in our students—the community in which they live, and, with time, the community our students may one day help to grow. We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support our community shows graduating seniors year after year. Scholarships Change Lives....Forever. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/scholarship-fund-of-alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria - Senior Services of Alexandria has been serving older adults in Alexandria for 56 years, supporting the independence of older adults as they age in place with dignity. Every dollar counts and builds our capacity to deliver meals and nutrition, create social connections and companionship, facilitate transportation for disabled residents, and increase awareness and accessibility of resources in Alexandria. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/senior-services-of-alexandria

Stop Child Abuse Now of Northern Virginia - While masks have come off and life has started to feel normal for most of us, SCAN knows there is a long road ahead for vulnerable children and families. The pandemic brought a lack of community resources; job loss; food and housing insecurity; and other hardships to already disadvantaged families in Alexandria. The prevalence and severity of child abuse increased as family stress continued, leaving vulnerable children confined to abusive environments away from the eyes of mandated reporters. SCAN needs your help to act. Keeping children safe from abuse has long-lasting and generational positive impacts. When children are safe from abuse, they are more likely to maintain steady housing, succeed academically, remain employed, experience better physical and mental health, live longer, and are less likely to engage in criminal activity.

https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/scan-of-northern-virginia

Tall Ship Providence Foundation - Tall Ship Providence...bringing history to life! The Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center, Home Port of Tall Ship Providence, honors an important time in American history and provides an interactive experience for visitors to learn about the role that Providence played in the Continental Navy and the American Revolution. As we welcome in the 2024 season, we are excited to share our new philanthropic initiative which is part of our 4th Grade Educational Program. Thanks to a generous gift from HII, we were able to create a program specifically designed for 4th grade students to learn about the American Revolution. The Field Trip Program (FTP) will provide all 4th grade students the opportunity to visit the Maritime Heritage Center and experience an immersive, onsite experience free of charge (including the cost of bus transportation). Beginning with Title One schools and expanding to all local elementary schools, our goal is to inspire young people to "think big", leave computers and the classroom behind and experience STEM and the wonders of nature through an authentic, historic reenactment. The Maritime Heritage Center, located on the waterfront in Alexandria, VA, serves as a floating classroom where guests can be transported back in time as they "make their mark" and join the Continental Navy. "New recruits" are briefed by a fellow sailor in the Education Center before stepping aboard Providence to meet their Captain, John Paul Jones, and become familiarized with their new assignments and living quarters. The tour concludes in the Naval History Theater with a viewing of Providence: Dawn of the U.S. Navy, an exceptional film produced exclusively for Tall Ship Providence. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/tall-ship-providence-foundation

The Child & Family Network Centers - The Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC) is the City of Alexandria, Virginia’s only holistic, multilingual preschool for diverse working families with low incomes, including families who have immigrated to the United States and English Language Learners. We provide high-quality, accredited preschool education and family support services, establishing a solid foundation for children to thrive in kindergarten and build brighter futures. CFNC builds power within our community—the same community that founded our organization. Our model is effective because it was created and is implemented by our families, including former parents and students who are members of our staff and Parent Advisory Committee. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/the-child-family-network-centers

Together We Bake - THE MISSION: Helping women on their journeys to self-sufficiency. Together We Bake’s mission is to provide a comprehensive workforce training and personal development program to help women facing barriers to employment gain self-confidence, transferable workforce skills, and invaluable hands-on experience which will allow them to find sustainable employment and move toward self-sufficiency. THE NEED: Overcoming barriers to employment. Gender inequality results in high rates of poverty, homelessness, abuse, violence, and increasing incarceration rates for women. Currently, 70% of the nation’s poor are women and children. In Alexandria, VA, the largest impoverished demographic is females 25 - 34, females 35 - 44, and males 6 - 11. Nationally, single, working mothers are twice as likely to hold low-wage and/or part-time jobs with few or no benefits than their male counterparts, which may be attributed to a variety of factors, including segregation into lower paying work, the gender wage gap, caretaking responsibilities, and experiences of violence and abuse. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/together-we-bake

Volunteer Alexandria – Every day, Volunteer Alexandria inspires, mobilizes, and connects people to causes and needs that strengthen our community. By connecting people to needs in Alexandria, we serve not only local nonprofits, but thousands of volunteers. Research shows that volunteering boosts happiness, reduces stress and anxiety, avoids isolation, and provides a sense of purpose. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/volunteer-alexandria

YMCA Alexandria -THE Y. SO MUCH MORE. As one of DC's leading nonprofit organizations, the Y is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. That’s because strong communities are possible only when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. We’re more than a gym – we’re a cause. There is no nonprofit quite like the Y. That’s because we have the long-standing relationships and reputation to not just promote, but also deliver lasting and meaningful change. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We all need the Y. https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/ymca-alexandria-bce78b55-ca31-4acc-b395-c81185f2103a