News - ACT for Alexandria : ACT for Alexandria

04/20/2022

Exciting Spring2ACTion Stats!

With Spring2ACTion now in its twelfth year, it's always exciting to look back to where we've been and where we're going. Let's take a look at some ...

04/20/2022

My ReACTion: Easy ways for you to Spring2ACTion!

by Heather Peeler Are you part of the 60%? Did you know that six out of ten households in the US gives a donation to a nonprofit each year? P...

03/24/2022

Major ImpACT: Community Organizations Help Alexandrians Improve Financial Sustainability

By Brandi Yee, Chief Program Officer As we are approaching tax filing season, ACT has been engaging nonprofit partners and community members...

03/24/2022

My ReACTion: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

by Heather Peeler What does a thriving community look like? This question has been top of mind for me as we think about our work at ACT and how...

03/24/2022

Leading ACTor: The Citi Foundation

ACT is honored to be selected as one of 50 organizations selected by The Citi Foundation as the newest recipients of the Community Progress Makers ...

12/14/2021

ACT selected as Citi Foundation Community Progress Maker Awardee

ACT for Alexandria was selected by Citi Foundation as a recipient of the Community Progress Makers initiative, which supports visionary organizatio...

12/07/2021

Major ImpACT: Sleeves Up, ALX: COVID-19 Vaccine Partnership Program

By Leeann Napoleon, Development and Program Manager As a convener, ACT strives to work closely with the nonprofit community and city agencies to...

12/07/2021

Leading ACTor: Verdence Capital Advisors

By Tricia Ritchie, Chief Development Officer As ACT for Alexandria (ACT) has worked to improve the lives of all Alexandrians, we have been fortu...

12/07/2021

My ReACTion: Affirming Our Commitment to Racial Equity

By Sydney Etheredge, ACT for Alexandria Board Member and Racial Equity Committee Chair The end of the year allows us to look back at the last tw...

11/03/2021

Leading ACTor: Scott Shaw

By Tricia Ritchie, Chief Development Officer At the Chamber’s 2021 Best in Business Award Reception on October 20, ACT for Alexandria (ACT) was ...