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MORE UPDATES: By popular demand, Old Town Theater will have another screening on June 5th so grab your tickets now before they're sold out again! 

UPDATE: We did it! We got 100 tickets in practically no time. Thanks for your help in getting this inspiring movie screened! 

The Alexandria chapter of Dining for Women wants to show the amazing documentary Girl Rising at their newly-renovated Old Town theater on Wednesday May 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - and they can do it only if they get 100 seats reserved by May 17.

Help make this happen by getting your tickets now!

Your mom is classy, so take her some place to feed your intellectual curiosity this Day of the Mother. Many Old Town museums are opening their doors for free tours and events to celebrate moms. 

For those looking to get ahead quickly, the nonprofit sector offers a wide range of professional growth opportunities that can lead to greater career advancement. During the "Get That Job" workshop, participants will learn what they need to know about choosing a nonprofit career that suits them.  Also, participants will learn how to prepare their application package to get the jobs they want. Bring a copy of your resume to the workshop. The workshop will cover the following:

• The various types of nonprofits that operate in the sector

• The many jobs that can be performed in nonprofit organizations

• What is needed to get a job in the nonprofit sector

• Tips on how to get a nonprofit job

• Avoid Mistakes in the preliminary screening process

• Strategies to step into the nonprofit sector and create a successful career 

Dates: Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-8:30pm

Cost:  $25

Register Here

Instructor:  This workshop will be taught by an experienced recruiter from Careers In Nonprofits. They work with some of the largest nonprofits in DC, VA and MD in staffing some of their temporary and temporary-to-permanent positions. www.CareersInNonprofits.com.

Read more about the courses after the jump!

Friday April 12, Carpenter’s Shelter experienced a fire. We were very fortunate to identify the fire quickly thanks two of our fearless volunteers who alerted the staff immediately. Fortunately no one was injured. 

We have had an amazing outpouring of concern and support from the community. While the fire damage was minimal, the shelter experienced extensive smoke and water damage. The total cost of the damage is estimated to be over $42,000. Carpenter's Shelter is fortunate to have insurance cover a portion of the cost, however, the restoration of the shelter will cost the shelter over $10,000 in out of pocket expenses.