Volunteering
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Inside The ‘Organized Chaos’ Of Alexandria’s Holiday Toy Drive
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Behind every present under a Christmas tree rests an inspiring story. For hundreds of Alexandria families facing…
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Holiday Volunteering in Alexandria: TOYS4alx and Family Service
By Marion Brunken Alexandria, VA – Is your family already circulating a holiday wish list? Is your business scheduled for…
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A Sea of Pink, a Mission to Save Lives: Walk to Bust Cancer Draws 700
Alexandria – Dawn broke Sunday, October 18 with an uncharacteristic chill, following temperatures that hovered near 90 just a few…
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Make a Difference Day 2026: Volunteer in Alexandria Oct. 24
Alexandria, VA – Mobilizing volunteers since 1992, Make a Difference Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October.…
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Port City Mothers and Daughters Kick Off a New Year of Service With Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Girls in grades seven through 12 and their mothers gathered Sunday, Sept. 20, at St. Stephen’s and…
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Roll Up Your Sleeves: Alexandria Needs Volunteers to Clean Historic Holmes Run
Alexandria will provide bags, gloves and trash grabbers for a free Sept. 20 cleanup of Historic Holmes Run near Beatley…
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Alexandria Volunteer Opportunities & Emergency Preparedness
By Marion Brunken Alexandria, VA – September is Emergency Preparedness Month and there’s good news to share: Alexandria has a…
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Alexandria Needs More Foster Parents—More Than Half of Local Youth Are Placed Outside the City
Alexandria is seeking more foster families as more than half of local youth who need foster care are placed outside…
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Alexandrians Can Honor 9/11 by Caring for Veterans’ Graves Saturday
A free Sept. 12 service project at Alexandria National Cemetery includes headstone cleaning and grounds care on the 25th anniversary…
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Support Food4ALX: Help Feed Alexandria Families This Summer
Alexandria, VA – Did you know that Volunteer Alexandria’s Winter Toy Drive sees 33% more participation than Food4ALX? This summer,…
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