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Through our 20 years in existence, ACT has served as a central hub for many committed Alexandrians. Their hard work, vision, and passion are what f...
Giving to the causes she cares about is something that brings Kristin Stephen joy. In 2020 when she moved to Alexandria it was the height of the p...
The story of ACT isn’t complete without Lori Morris. An early founder of the organization, Lori’s strength of character and conviction that things ...
Championing Career Readiness: Najmah Ahmad’s Dedication to Alexandria’s Youth Passion for youth is something that Najmah Ahmad has in abundance. I...
It’s impossible to celebrate 20 years of ACT without sharing Debra Collins’ story. Since the moment she moved to Alexandria in 2003 as Human Ser...
Meet Cecilia Garcia Meruvia, Community Advisory Board Member for the Fund for Racial Equity! Cecilia’s warmth and passion for advocacy are clear to...
Meet ACT Board Member Lisa Guernsey, pictured here with her two daughters, Gillian and Janelle! In conversation with Lisa, her passion for many ca...
My parents taught me about giving from a young age. I grew up in a big family of seven kids in Maine, and generosity was a key lesson. We were taug...
A Donor's Story by Richard E. Merritt My heart and passion for racial equity was largely shaped by my participation in ACT’s Racial Equity Learn...
In December 2022, the “SECURE 2.0” Act (“Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was signed into law and included changes to the Qua...
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