Tag: charity
What is Spring2ACTion?
By Brandi Yee
Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s annual giving day, takes place April 10. Hosted by ACT for Alexandria, Spring2ACTion is Alexandria’s biggest fundraising event. Since its...
My View: The benefits of generosity
By Heather Peeler, President and CEO of ACT
Do you remember the first time you donated to a cause that was important to you? My first...
Our View: One week, two special days in Alexandria
Two significant events take place in Alexandria this week and they are both historic and philanthropic. Each helps reveal the nature of our city...
Alexandria in Action: The gift of giving
The holidays are upon us. Hanukkah has begun with Christmas not far behind and before we know it, we’ll be beginning a new year....
Alexandria in Action: What would George and Ben think?
As we celebrate our nation’s 241st birthday and our city’s 268th, I think back to a column I wrote in 2014 about two of...
Alexandrians have heart for giving
The second annual "Alexandrians Have Heart" food and clothing drive took place Saturday, with donations being collected for Alive!, Carpenter's Shelter and Christ House.
Alexandrians Begin The Season of Giving
Local Alexandrians are helping tackle the challenges of the economic crisis by taking care of their own
