Volunteering
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Alexandria Shelter Names Wanda Pierce Interim Executive Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Carpenter’s Shelter, a leading nonprofit providing shelter and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in…
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PHOTOS: Full House, Empty Bowls: ALIVE! Sold-Out Fundraiser Surpasses $75K Goal for Alexandria’s Hungry
“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how pretty it is. It’s still empty, and that’s the point.…
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Volunteer Alexandria YES Program: Empowering Youth to Make a Difference
By Katie Niersbach, Nonprofit Program Manager Alexandria, VA – Communities benefit when all perspectives have a voice. Volunteer Alexandria’s Youth…
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Community Counts on Its 55+ Volunteers
By Aldric Martinez-Olson Alexandria, VA – Why should people age 55+ volunteer? We thought we’d start by letting the community…
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Weekly Hot List: Cool Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria, Virginia (January 27, 2026)
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Looking for meaningful ways to give back in Alexandria? Here’s the weekly hot list of cool volunteer opportunities—from…
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Tom Evans Muscles On, Heading for 99
Alexandria, VA — Ask Tom Evans to tell you about his last 99 years and be prepared to listen to…
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In His Own Words: Tom Evans Keeps History Alive As a WWII Memorial Tour Guide
I’m pleased to participate in this effort. Too little is known about WWII; after all, it was over 80 years…
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The Holiday Project Expands Visits in Alexandria, NoVA
In response to growing community interest, The Holiday Project has expanded its holiday visit schedule this year, adding more opportunities…
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AWFG Donates $13,922 to Volunteer Alexandria for Toys4ALX
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Members of Alexandria Women for Good (AWFG) voted to award their third-quarter 2025 donation of $13,922 to…
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Toys Needed For 700+ Alexandria Children Now
Alexandria, VA – Each year, the need for toys and essential items grows—and this year, the need is greater than…
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