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Following 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. 

Our ACTion Hero, Brooke Sydnor Curran, is a rising star! 

Brooke was awarded the "Rising Star" award at the annual Salute to Women Awards. She was one of 11 incredible women who received awards on March 18. 

The "Rising Star" award is given to women who have less than a total of five years of volunteer service in Alexandria who has made significant contributions to the well-being of the women in the Alexandria community, particularly through community service or other volunteer projects. 

Jefferson-Houston is a school on the move. We have seen great progress since the Superintendent's Transformation was put into place in Summer 2011. 

• Principal Rice-Harris has come on board with a new school leadership team and many new staff. 

• We have added 90 minutes to the school day and started a new reading program. 

• We have hired an outside partner, American Institutes for Research, to review and enhance our math instruction. 

• Most important, we have created an environment of personalized attention for each student. And we are starting to see the benefits.

Even with our most energetic and focused efforts, some students are not where they need to be academically. To give our students the extra help they need to move forward, we are creating “All Hands on Deck,” a coordinated call to our community to support them.

Come help kick off inauguration weekend with a celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and volunteer! On Saturday, January 19th, hundreds of volunteers will assist nonprofit agencies providing services to people in need as well as provide educational activities to children and youth. In Alexandria, volunteers are needed to assist children and teenagers creating a story book. Volunteers are needed for set up, registration, implementing arts and crafts projects, clean up, and much more. Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate discussion groups with a smaller group of children. Interested adults should contact Jason Ellis at [email protected]. Teenagers are needed to create activities prior to event day. Interested youth should contact Shawn Thorpe at [email protected].  

The Carpenter's Shelter needs your help at their seasonal shelter. 

From now until April, help set up beds, assist with intake and process paperwork. Available shifts are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Take Action

Part of a 4-day celebration where the focus is on philanthropy and service to Alexandria- where we work, play, live and give. http://volunteeralexandria.orgSusan Townsend: 703.836.2176 or at [email protected]

We at ACTion Alexandria hope that you are safe at home and with friends or family. Unfortunately, over a hundred thousand Northern Virginians lost power and too many had trees fall on their homes or cars. The entire East Coast was devastated by Hurricane Sandy - most notably in New Jersey and New York.

Unfortunately the Mount Jefferson Park playground renovation isn't completed yet due to inclement weather days and unexpected utility and tree conditions. The remaining work items include rubber surfacing--scheduled to be installed this week and general site cleanup/restoration. The new estimate completion date is October 25.

Today is the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. We pay tribute to those we lost by honor them by answering the call to service. 

Volunteers are needed for the Sixth Annual Del Ray Music Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2012. The festival runs from 10am to 10pm on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Fields at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue and includes a diverse line up of music, food and games.

Volunteering is a geat way to be a part of this fun community event.

What is Computer C.O.R.E.?

It is a nonprofit in Norhtern Virginia that teach adults techinical skills they did not learn as kids. Most of the students hold one or more low-wage jobs (usually without opportunities for advancement). Many are first-generation immigrants and two-thirds are women. Most of today's more well paying jobs require computer proficiency. Computer C.O.R.E. gives a sixth month training course and helps students learn basics including Word, Excel, Power Point, e-mail and the Internet. The best feature: after two months they will receive a free desktop to continue to practice on at home and it also gives them a chance to teach family members.

What is SCAN?

SCAN of Northern Virginia is an organization that serves Alexandria's most vulnerable children: those that are and have been abused. It has formed a coalition to increase community involvement to prevent abuse and neglect.

What is the Campagna Center?

The Campagna Center is a non profit organization in Alexandria that supports the community's children in need. It is located in Old Town. The center helps more than 1,700 children and their families everyday.

As a program that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, volunteers play a key role in providing services to those affected by domestic violence. Volunteers with our program interact personally with individuals in need--an opportunity that many find extremely fulfilling.

• What Is ALIVE!?

ALIVE! (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) is comprised of volunteers from religious organizations throughout the city of Alexandria. Since 1968, ALIVE! has been helping the most vulnerable citizens in our community and has become the largest private safety net for those in need. ALIVE! provides shelter, low-cost early childhood education and childcare; financial help for rent, utilities, medical care and other critical needs, food and other household items.

Take Action!

The annual Turkey Trot needs volunteers like you ASAP!

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.

What is Fund for Alexandria's Child?

The Fund for Alexandria's Child was established to help the most vulnerable foster children and children in our community. Through social workers at the Department of Community & Human Services, the Fund is able to identify children in need and reach out to those who are most at-risk. It helps with the collection and distribution of children's items and offers expertise to fulfill its charge: helping Alexandria's foster children and those at risk of experiencing abuse and neglect.

Volunteer tutors are needed at one of our fine elementary schools. No experience is necessary. Donate half an hour per week to help out a child in need. Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is located at 1101 Janneys Lane. 

Sign Up!

Contact Emily Straight at (703) 845-7584 or at [email protected].

Take part in a Del Ray tradition.

The 15th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade needs your help this year. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 29th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, located at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue.

Fall is here and Art on the Avenue is drawing near on Saturday, October 1. Art on the Avenue is staffed exclusively by volunteers. Join the team to spend some quality time with friends and neighbors in Del Ray and do your part to support the arts. 

Art on the Avenue needs individual volunteers (and groups!) to work various shifts from 5:30am to 7:00pm on October 1st.

Sunday is the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. It's a day we pay tribute to those who were lost and to honor the heroes who answered the call to serve on that day and in the weeks and months that followed through action.

As the school year approaches, the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership anticipates needing at least 100 new mentors!

According to the Alexandria Mentoring Program, 50% of Alexandria's young people live in situations that put them at risk of not living up to their full potential. With mentoring, that risk is dramatically reduced.

Why Mentor?

ACTion Alexandria needs volunteer graphic designers and developers with Drupal experience to help with small projects that will help us make a big difference in Alexandria. If you are a creative profressional looking for ways to give back to your community, ACTion Alexandria wants you!

The Reading Connection

The summer learning loss can be detrimental for elementary-aged children and children of low-income families because the children are out of school and not continuing their learning. 

Help United Way and Target put together reading backpacks for 50,000 children!

On June 21, United Way and Target are teaming up to put together summer reading backpacks for 50,000 area elementary school students and you can help.

Saturday, May 21, 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 22, 1 pm to 5 pm we need volunteers to help replant the Del Ray Farmers Market area.  We will be painting the picnic tables, pulling weeds, laying down mulch and moving flowers around.  We will also be making a Sunflower Garden in memory of Susan Brown.

It’s nearly time for our biggest fundraiser of the year– The MV Big Flea!   And we need to round up volunteers to help out with donations.  We have 3 opportunities to volunteer:

You can help end senior hunger in Alexandria by volunteering 2 hours week, twice a month for Meals on Wheels ™!

Volunteer Teams of Two + Two Hours a Month = Enormous Satisfaction