Sunday, December 23, 2012
Neediest Kids helps children around the DC metropolitan area get the supplies they need to get the education they deserve.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria communities seek volunteers for many and different causes. The Alexandria Patches are highlighting good causes seeking volunteers during this holiday season. If you'd like your initiative to be featured, please email sharon.mcloone@patch.com. This week's volunteer spotlight shines on: Who: Neediest Kids What: School professionals working with a Neediest Kids coordinator in each school district enter some information into Neediest Kids' computer portal. Then, either the family receives a purchase order to buy the needed goods or the products are delivered right to the student at school. It’s easy, efficient and fast. When: Any time Where: Online at neediestkids.org Why: Neediest Kids …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Carpenter's Shelter helps the homeless achieve sustainable independence through shelter, guidance, education and advocacy. All volunteers are subject to background checks.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria communities seek volunteers for many and different causes. The Alexandria Patches are highlighting good causes seeking volunteers during this holiday season. If you'd like your initiative to be featured, please email sharon.mcloone@patch.com. This week's volunteer spotlight shines on: Who: Carpenter's Shelter What: Multiple opportunities are available. Where: Carpenter's Shelter, 930 N. Henry St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Why: Help the homelss transition back to independent living. Contact: Carpenter's Shelter Volunteer Coordinator Liz Salter via email at lizsalter@carpentersshelter.org or by phone 703-548-7500 x213.
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Carpenter's Shelter
930 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Guest House is a nonprofit located in Del Ray offering structure, support, supervision and assistance to female ex-offenders who want to improve their lives and break the cycle of incarceration.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria communities seek volunteers for many and different causes. The Alexandria Patches are highlighting good causes seeking volunteers during this holiday season. If you’d like your initiative to be featured, please email sharon.mcloone@patch.com. This week’s volunteer spotlight shines on: Who: Friends of Guest House What: Consider a monetary contribution or donating items such as writing supplies (pens, paper, stationery, journals, postage stamps), household items (laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products) as well as items such as Metro cards, umbrellas and gift cards to Target, CVS or grocery stores. When: Call 703-549-8072 or email info@friendsofguesthouse.…
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1 E Luray Ave, Alexandria, VA
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
New Hope Housing is seeking support for the homeless men, women and children in their local shelter and transitional housing programs this holiday season.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria and surrounding communities seek volunteers for many and different causes. The Alexandria Patches are highlighting good causes seeking volunteers during this holiday season. If you'd like your initiative to be featured, please email Old Town Alexandria Patch at sharon.mcloone@patch.com. This week's volunteer spotlight shines on: Who: New Hope Housing What: Donations of food baskets, gift cards (grocery stores such as Giant, Safeway, Shoppers Food Warehouse and super stores such as Walmart and Target), toiletries, new pillows and blankets. When: Donations are being accepted now for distribution to families and others on Nov. 17 and Dec. 17. For information on food basket contents, visit …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Help children learn the love of reading with the Reading Connection.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria communities seek volunteers for many and different causes. The Alexandria Patches are highlighting good causes seeking volunteers during this holiday season. This week's volunteer spotlight shines on: Who: The Reading Connection What: Read Aloud to Children When: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Where: Read-Aloud programs are held in emergency and transitional housing shelters, domestic violence safehouses, and affordable housing community centers throughout Alexandria. Why: Teams of volunteers spend an hour reading with kids and engaging them in conversation and related activities in the City of Alexandria. The goal of Read Aloud is to encourage children to spend more time reading and…
