Patch Picks: Alexandria Non-Profits

From the Art League to the Campagna Center, Alexandria is full of longstanding non-profits working to make this city an even better place.

In this week’s Patch Picks, we offer a list of five area non-profits flying a little bit under the radar:

Community Lodgings of Arlandria — Since 1987, this organization has provided services for homeless families with the goal of self-sufficiency. From its Family Learning Center, Community Lodgings aims to promote achievement in the classroom and squash at-risk behavior in children.

Senior Services of Alexandria — Founded in 1968, this organization provides a bevy of services for the city’s senior population. From in-home care to money management programs to employment counseling, Senior Services lends a huge hand.

Healthy Families of Alexandria — A program of the Northern Virginia Family Service, this non-profit offers home services for vulnerable first-time parents in Alexandria.

Library Friends — From author talks to book sales and story time, these non-profits keep Alexandria’s libraries lively. For information on all of the Alexandria library groups, click here.

Friends of Guest House — This Del Ray-based organization offers temporary living for women recently released from prison and services to help them transition back into regular life.