Tag: nonprofits
Opioids in Alexandria Part 7: Addiction knows no bounds
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
A little more than a decade ago, Heidi Christiansen was leading what most would consider an ideal life in her...
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: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Outside of summer, these next couple of months are my favorite. It is, as Andy Williams sang in the old holiday classic, the most...
Longtime ACT for Alexandria leader to step down
John Porter, who has served as president and CEO of nonprofit ACT for Alexandria for eight years, will step down from his role at...
Community Lodgings reflects on 30 years
By Denise Dunbar
What is now known as Community Lodgings Inc. was launched 30 years ago with literally a prayer and a shoestring budget.
Former board chair Barry...
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...
Our View: Let’s mobilize philanthropic Alexandria to fight the opioid crisis
Alexandria is a city with a long philanthropic track record of responding generously, and swiftly, to need. Numerous local nonprofits support at-risk children, shut-in...
Alexandria in Action: New beginnings
June is a month of new beginnings. In addition to signaling the start of summer, June is filled with weddings and graduations — new...
