Tag: Heather Peeler

To say that the past year has been unpredictable is an understatement. At the onset, few could have predicted that this fall we would...

Yesterday was the 11th annual Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s giving day. It’s a day where Alexandrians came together to support the nonprofits that make our community...

What does home mean to you? For many of us home is a place of comfort, safety and joy. It is the foundation for...

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s annual giving day, raised a record-breaking $2.45 million for Alexandria nonprofits this year, a $386,000 increase over 2019. The...

By Heather Peeler The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life in Alexandria on so many levels. However, there is one beloved community activity that will continue...

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Amazon announced that it will donate $200,000 to the ACT Now Fund, an ACT for Alexandria emergency fund that will...

To the editor: Below is our open letter to Amazon: Welcome to Northern Virginia. As the timeframe for your decision on HQ2 drew closer, those...

By Heather Peeler Amazon’s announcement that it will establish a headquarters in Northern Virginia gives us much to celebrate. The promise of significant job growth...

By Heather Peeler This summer, ACT for Alexandria engaged residents, donors and nonprofit leaders to understand their vision for Alexandria and the ways in which...

By Heather Peeler When we lift our voices, share our stories and speak out about what’s important to us, we can create change in our...