ACTion Alexandria Blog

04/25/2013
Tracy Viselli
ACTion Alexandria

Attend What's Next Alexandria 3rd Community Dialogue


what's-next-alexandria-logoJoin 100+ of your neighbors at the 3rd What's Next Alexandria Community Dialogue! Hundreds of community
members have been collaborating to build Alexandria's Principles of Engagement since November. We'll be discussing the Principles and a new framework for implementation and we need your feedback and ideas.
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Neighborhoods Alexandria, community, dailogue, event, principles of engagement, virginia, what's next Alexandria
04/24/2013
Tracy Viselli
ACTion Alexandria

Absentee Voting Opens for Eligible City of Alexandria Voters on April 26

On Tuesday June 11, there will be a Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Absentee voting for the primary begins on Friday, April 26. Many Alexandria voters are eligible to vote absentee, but relatively few take advantage of this option. There are several qualifying circumstances. For example:

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04/23/2013
Aisha O'Brien
ACTion Alexandria

Help Carpenter's Shelter Rebuild!

carpenters_shelterFriday 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. 

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Food & Shelter Alexandria, Carpenter's Shelter, donation drive, fundraising, homelessness
04/23/2013
Aisha O'Brien
ACTion Alexandria

Online Giving: Raising the Bar

We're still coming down from all the excitement last week during Spring2ACTion. It's still on my mind, at least. So here's an infographic on how online giving is changing the landscape for nonprofits:

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Alexandria, fundraising, nonprofits, online donations, online giving, spring2action
04/22/2013
Tracy Viselli
ACTion Alexandria

Old Town Farmers’ Market Welcomes SNAP/EBT Beneficiaries

Eligible low income households can now use their SNAP benefits to buy fresh, healthy and local foods at the Old Town Farmers’ Market.

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Neighborhoods Alexandria, ebt, farmers, food, local, market, old town farmers market, snap, virginia
04/22/2013
Kevin Beekman
The Arlandrian

4MRMarket Report: "Grow Your Own" Edition

blue_ridge_botanicalsLast weekend saw the opening of 4MRMarket. We saw a good turnout and lots of people happy to see the market back at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. 

Thank you to everyone that turned up to get our 4th season off to a great start, and thank you VERY MUCH to the volunteers that planted the 2 dozen new trees in Four Mile Run Park adjacent to the market site.

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Environment, Food & Shelter Alexandria, four mile run farmer's market, four mile run market report, tree planting
04/18/2013
Tracy Viselli
ACTion Alexandria

Spring2ACTion 2013 - Alexandria's Giving Day - Raises $659,951 in 24 Hours!

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Sadly, Spring2ACTion is officially over. But today, we get to celebrate the results and the amazing generousity of our community. With your help, we raised $659,591 from 5,872 givers in just 24 hours! Thank you, thank you, thank you! None of this would be possible without YOU!  

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04/16/2013
Tracy Viselli
ACTion Alexandria

Alexandrians Respond to Boston Tragedy on Spring2ACTion – Alexandria’s Giving Day

 

 Alexandrians Respond to Boston Tragedy on Spring2ACTion – Alexandria’s Giving Day

24 hours of giving to bring thousands of dollars to support Alexandria charities and the Boston community

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Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Food & Shelter, Health, Neighborhoods Alexandria, boston, boston foundation, charities, charity, community, donate, donations, event, spring to action, spring2action, tragedy, virginia
04/16/2013
Aisha O'Brien
ACTion Alexandria

Boston Marathon Tragedy: What You Can Do to Help

boston_marathon_tragedyACT for Alexandria and ACTion staff are deeply saddened by the tragedy yesterday at the Boston Marathon and extend our deepest sympathies to all affected. 

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Food & Shelter, Health Alexandria, boston, boston marathon, emergency services, tragedy
04/12/2013
Kevin Beekman
The Arlandrian

4MR Market Report: Volunteer to Help Plant Trees

 

children_planting_treesFollowing a couple recent successful stream clean-ups and park renovations, a cadre of volunteers will be back at it again this upcoming weekend planting about 2 dozen trees in Four Mile Run Park. 

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Environment Alexandria, four mile run farmer's market, four mile run park, planting trees, tree planting, volunteer, volunteering