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Give Back Alexandria

Give Back Alexandria logoWhat happens when you have more passion than capital to help Alexandria? That’s the challenge facing today’s young professionals, many of whom have joined together in ACT’s Give Back Alexandria. Members Scott and Sonia Price believe the group is true to its name. Says Scott, “It’s a great vehicle for giving back. You may not be able to give large sums of money, but collectively and combined with ACT matching funds, we see a big impact.” And the group’s fundraising is always … fun. Last year, its annual Blues and Bluegrass event attracted 200 young Alexandrians. For Scott, who makes a special effort to reach out to diverse segments of the community, the group is also “a great way to get so many different groups together with the common goal of helping the city.” And now, he says, given the current economic climate, “There couldn’t be a better time to get involved.”

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Spring for Alexandria

Spring for Alexandria logoJoin us for the 3rd Annual Spring for Alexandria - April 29 - May 1!  Spring for Alexandria is a three-day celebration of giving and service in Alexandria, Virginia.  Now in its third year, Spring for Alexandria is jointly hosted by ACT for Alexandria, the City of Alexandria and Volunteer Alexandria.  Spring for Alexandria brings together more than 2,000 community members, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, Alexandria City Public Schools and City government to support Alexandria based-charities.  Spring for Alexandria...where we work, live, play...give! 

Co-hosted by ACT for Alexandria, Volunteer Alexandria, and the City of Alexandria. 

2010 Event Chairs:

Lyles Carr - The McCormick Group, Debra Collins - City of Alexandria, and David Speck - Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 

Presenting Sponsor:


Supporting Sponsors:
 

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Spring for Alexandria Timeline

Thursday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Generations of Giving Gala to benefit ACT for Alexandria
Chaired by Andrew Blair, Colonial Parking and David Markley, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

  • Featuring the presentation of the Legacy of Giving Award to the Guiffre Family of Alexandria.  Previous recipients include the Simpson Family and the Lindsay Family. 

Friday, April 30

Business Philanthropy Summit to benefit Volunteer Alexandria , 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Chaired by Laurie Blackburn, McLaughlin Ryder Investments, LLC and Charlotte Hall, Potomac Riverboat Company

  • Featuring the presentation of the Business Philanthropist of the Year and Nonprofit Leader of the Year Awards.  Keynote speakers have included General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.), SunTrust Bank CEO Scott Wilfong, and Senator Mark Warner. 



Spring for Alexandria Community Service Day, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Chaired by Terry Campbell, American University and Kathleen Ognibene, City of Alexandria

  • More than 1,000 volunteers and business teams will donate some 10,000 service hours on nearly 100 nonprofit sites throughout the City of Alexandria.

Spring for Alexandria Celebration, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Spring for Alexandria volunteers convene at Market Square to celebrate and receive congratulations and thanks from Mayor Euille, sponsors, Alexandria nonprofits and others.

Saturday, May 1

Community Contributions Day - New This Year!!
Presented by the Alexandria Jaycees

  • Alexandrians are invited to clear out their cupboards and their closets and contribute to our neighbors in need.  Volunteers from Alexandria charities will be onsite collecting food, clothing and supplies from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kids Helping Kids presents Lemonaide Day, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Run by kids, for kids; Kids Helping Kids raises funds for Alexandria-based, child-focused charities one glass of lemonade at a time. www.lemonaidealexandria.org


Sponsorship
Spring for Alexandria sponsorships are available at $15,000 and $10,000.  Benefit packages include recognition at all above-listed events.  Individual event sponsorships are available at $6,000, $3,500 and $1,000.  Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available.  For more detailed information on Spring for Alexandria, please contact Mary-Frances Wain at 202-468-5346 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Click here for an overview of Spring for Alexandria 2010.


To learn more about Spring for Alexandria 2008 and 2009, please click on the articles below.

ACT Gala Kicks Off Weekend of Service, Alexandria Times, April 30-May 6, 2009

Spring for Alexandria Thank You & ACT Report to the Community, May 15, 2008

Spring for Alexandria, Alexandria Gazette Packet, May 1, 2008

Lemonaide Day, Alexandria Gazette Packet, May 1, 2008

Simpsons Honored for Generations of Community Building, Alexandria Times, April 24, 2008