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10 Ways to Give Back in Alexandria

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Somehow we are already in the midst of the holiday season, and there are many great, local organizations that need help. Here are 10 ways to give back to Alexandria this holiday season:

Alexandria's Community Wish List

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Volunteer Alexandria and ACTion Alexandria are teaming up to compile a list of the most pressing items needed for nonprofit organizations located in Alexandria. By putting together a single Alexandria Community Wish List, we hope to raise contributions of items desperately needed by nonprofit organizations but that are not generally donated.

Spirit of the Season Concert

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The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform. This event is free but please RSVP: www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658

Choose an Item to Donate! Alexandria's Community Wish List is Here.

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Donate An Item From The Community Wish List!

Volunteer Alexandria and ACTion Alexandria have teamed up and compiled a list of the most pressing items needed for nonprofit organizations located in Alexandria.

Father's Day Special Events!

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It's that time of year to treat your dad - why not take him out on the town right here in Alexandria?

Christmas Market at Old Presbyterian Meeting House

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This Week: Help More than 650 Alexandria Children Get A New Toy For The Holidays

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This week, help Community Partners for Children raise $2,000 to help provide new toys to 650 children in need in Alexandria this holiday season.

Success! Record Breaking Holiday Donation Drive

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thank_you_wordle You outdid yourselves this time! Our previous weeklong fundraising record was $2,690 for The Art League's SOHO mentoring program in October.

Thanks to your amazing holiday-inspired community spirit, we helped raise a total of $2,785 for Community Partners for Children's Holiday Donation Drive. This year, the need was greater than ever with more than 350 families needing assistance through the City's Holiday Sharing Program.

MV Flea Shop N Drop

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The first Shop N Drop for the 2012 Big Flea is this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Come bring your carefully curated castoffs to 406 E. Mason Ave. and maybe do a little holiday shopping as well!

This Week: Help 650 Alexandria Children Get A New Toy For The Holidays

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Thanks to the amazing response, we met our $1,000 goal on the first day. So we've doubled our goal to $2,000.

Rose, 64, is up early in the morning to see her three grandchildren Tammy (6), Davis (4), and Mike (2) off to school.

Thanking Veterans on Veterans Day

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Veterans Day is the day we officially thank our veterans for the service and sacrifice they've made on our behalf. Without their bravery and dedication, we could not enjoy the safety, security, and freedom that we do.

On Veterans Day, I think of my little sister, who just returned home from her second tour in Iraq. It's easy to forget about the significance of her work. Some of that is because she's not allowed to talk about it, but mostly, it's because military service is her job and she never asks for special recognition for doing her job. That's the case with most active duty and veteran soldiers.They do what they do because keeping us safe is their job.

Today, it's my duty to thank my little sister for her service and sacrifice. On Veterans Day, it's our duty to thank all veterans for what they do for us each and every day.

Families Still Need Your Help This Holiday Season

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If you are still looking for ways to help local families over the holidays, the Read more...