Give Back Alexandria

Give Back Alexandria (Give Back), an initiative of ACT, is a network of people who are focused on giving back to our City and community in ways that encourage social networking, activism, volunteerism, and philanthropy.  A key priority for Give Back is to educate and raise awareness about the current needs in Alexandria and empower the next generation of philanthropists and leaders around those issues.

Each year Give Back selects focus areas and selects nonprofit organization grantees to whom we provide financial and volunteer support.  Last year Give Back members raised over $15,000 to support our grantee partners.  This year Give Back is proud to support Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia and The Reading Connection.  Previous grantees include Community Lodgings and Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center. 

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For more information, visit: www.givebackalexandria.org

Get Involved

Participation, whether volunteer, financial, or skill based, is our top value at Give Back Alexandria. We are aware that long term commitments may not be possible, but a commitment to philanthropy is an attitude that will stay with you forever.

• Sign up to receive our email updates about volunteering, community needs, and more – Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to join the listserv
• Join us for one of our social and/or volunteer events and spread the word to your friends and neighbors
• Donate to Give Back Alexandria and help make grants to organizations in Alexandria

Give Back Alexandria Events

September 28, 2009 – Get Back to Giving Back Fall Social @ Murphy's Irish Pub, 713 King Street – Learn more about our 2010 nonprofit grantee partner organizations and their volunteer needs. Enjoy live music from The Dirty Pints.  All are welcome!  RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or RSVP on Facebook. 

November 19, 2009 – Fall into Giving Holiday Goods Drive @ F.O.E. Building, 1015 Cameron Street - Click here for more information about the event.  RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or RSVP on Facebook. 

June 2010 – 3nd Annual Bubbles & Bluegrass @ Lord Fairfax House - Celebrate the beginning of summer with Give Back Alexandria’s 3nd Annual Bubbles & Bluegrass event. The attire is black tie & blue jeans or anything in between. Live music and Alexandria restaurants come together to provide an authentic southern barbeque menu. Click here for the invitation from last year's event.