Tag: volunteer

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail work together to benefit environment

By Laura Van Pate | [email protected] Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is a nonprofit organization helping the Alexandria community by keeping the beloved trail...

Filling in the blanks with Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D.: Volunteerism: receiving through...

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. Giving a little of one’s time and talent can make a world of difference in so many ways. Volunteerism is truly...

Spring2ACTion 2023

April 26 marks the 13th year of Spring2ACTion. The day of giving encourages all to join in making online charitable donations to local nonprofits....

My View with Heather Peeler: The pandemic’s ‘long tail’

By Heather Peeler In the past few weeks, reports from local nonprofits and studies from research institutions have presented sobering news. Despite our investments made...

Your Views: Volunteer for Alexandria’s Boards and Commissions

To the editor: Ever considered adding your voice and expertise to help set policies for the City of Alexandria? All city residents with the time...

Ways to give back during the holidays

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] ‘Tis the season for giving, and there’s no better time to give back to your local community. There are several ways...

Pets: Give back to local animals this holiday season

By Victoria Elliott The weather is colder, the nights get darker earlier and the bustle of the holiday season is all around. During the giving...

Making a difference through volunteering

By Nelva Hernandez Bob is turning 65 next month. He is still employed and confused about his insurance options. Bob has had a number of...

Filling in the Blanks with Ramee Gentry: The holiday season at...

As temperatures grow cooler, days become shorter and the year draws to a close, a spirit of giving, sharing and connecting abounds. Throughout our...

Volunteer Alexandria seeks award nominees

Nominations are due  March 8