What 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 is now a four-day celebration of giving and service in Alexandria, Virginia. First held in 2008, Spring for Alexandria is jointly hosted by ACT for Alexandria, the City of Alexandria, Volunteer Alexandria and the Alexandria Jaycees.
Spring for Alexandria 2012 includes Spring2ACTion on May 2nd, Generations of Giving Gala on May 3rd, the Business Philanthropy Summit, Community Service Day and Celebration on Market Square on May 4th, and Alexandria Gives: A Community Contributions Day and Kids Helping Kids’ Lemonaide Day on May 5th.
Since 2008, Spring for Alexandria has brought together more than 3,000 community members, representing businesses, nonprofit organizations, the Alexandria City Public Schools and City government. During the this time, Spring for Alexandria recognizes philanthropic community leaders, provides thousands of hours of labor and skills for community improvement projects and raises vitally needed funds for Alexandria charities. For more information on Spring for Alexandria please visit www.springforalexandria.org.
Co Chairs: David Markley - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Debra Collins - City of Alexandria, and David Speck - Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
2012 Sponsorships are available for all events.
Last year's sponsors included:
2011 Presenting Sponsor:
2011 Supporting Sponsors:
2011 Media Partner:
Spring for Alexandria 2011 Timeline
Thursday, May 5
Generations of Giving Gala to benefit ACT for Alexandria, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Flippin Field House, Episcopal High School
Chaired by Caren Camp, HelmsBriscoe and Kerry Donley, Virginia Commerce Bank
ACTlympics - join the team that makes a difference! Featuring the presentation of the Legacy of Service Award to Jack Taylor. Previous recipient was former Senator John Warner.
Friday, May 6
Business Philanthropy Summit to benefit Volunteer Alexandria , 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church of Alexandria
Chaired by Val Hawkins, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership and Lee Fifer, McGuireWoods
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., Locations across Alexandria
Chaired by Terry Campbell, American University and Kathleen Ognibene, City of Alexandria
Coordinated by Volunteer Alexandria, the 2010 Community Service Day recruited more than 800 city employees, other volunteers and business teams who donated more than 3,000 service hours at 80 nonprofit sites, parks and schools throughout the City of Alexandria.
Spring for Alexandria Celebration, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Market Square
Chaired by Stephanie Landrum, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership and Stephanie Brown, Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
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 7
Alexandria Gives! Community Contributions Day, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., First Baptist Church of Alexandria
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. New this year: INOVA Blood Donor Services.
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
Spring2ACTion - May 5, 6 and 7
For 3 days, May 5, 6, & 7, Alexandrians from all walks of life will prove once again why Alexandria is the most generous online giving city in America during the first annual Spring2ACTiongiving event. Spring2ACTion is a collaborative effort to change philanthropy in Alexandria forever. Nonprofits of all sizes will engage thousands of local supporters using the Spring2ACTion website, transforming Alexandria philanthropy into a massive grassroots effort. The nonprofit with the most unique donors will win an additional $5,000! Donors also have the opportunity to win prizes and additional grants for their designated nonprofits.
Our goal is to have 35 organizations participate, raise $100,000 for nonprofits, and engage 1,500 citizens in this grassroots philanthropy effort. www.Spring2ACTion.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. Click here for an overview of the event and detailed sponsor benefits. Questions about Spring for Alexandria, please contact Fran Becker at 703-338-4004 or
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. www.springforalexandria.org.
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.
What 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.”
hosted by ACT for Alexandria, the City of Alexandria, Volunteer Alexandria and the Alexandria Jaycees. 
