Richard E. Merritt’s Journey: How One Gift Sparked a Community-Led Fund
Richard Merritt had long wanted to give a portion of his net worth to a cause he believed in. When that commitment became the seed gift for the Fun...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Paige Shevlin
From the White House National Economic Council to King County, Washington, Paige Shevlin’s career has centered on labor markets, workforce developm...
Read moreACT for Alexandria 2025 Impact Report
ACT for Alexandria is proud to release our 2025 impact report: The Power of Together: People, Resources, Results. ACT for Alexandria 2025 I...
Read moreThe Giving Heart Behind NeighborShare ALX
NeighborShare ALX, a pilot launched by ACT for Alexandria in partnership with NeighborShare, provided fast, flexible financial support to residents...
Read morePress Release from Open Horizon
[caption id="attachment_2797" align="alignnone" width="378"] ACT for Alexandria team leadership with Open Horizon co-founder, Lisa Cohen, and Direc...
Read moreThe Power of Partnership: Gaston Araoz and Dominion Energy Plug Into Youth Potential
When Gaston Araoz first encountered ACT, he was Regional Director for Senator Tim Kaine attending an event organized by ACT at the First Baptist Ch...
Read moreA Quiet Gift, A Lasting Impact Senior Services of Alexandria’s Enduring Legacy
As the Executive Director of Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) since 2013, Mary Lee Anderson knows what it takes to keep essential programs runni...
Read moreA Lasting Promise: One Couple’s Legacy Sustains Carpenter’s Shelter for Years to Come
What does it mean to invest in the future of your community? For many Alexandrians, the answer goes beyond annual donations or volunteer hours—it's...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Bill Howard
I was born in Alexandria, and both my parents and grandparents were Alexandria residents. I attended the Alexandria City public schools and have sp...
Read moreElevating Youth Voices: A Conversation with Sydney Robasson
At ACT, we believe a stronger Alexandria is one where every voice is heard, including the perspectives of our youngest residents. The ACT Youth Cou...
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