Celebrating Community: Space of Her Own and Linda Odell
Shaping Bright Futures for Alexandria’s Girls As a crime prevention manager by day, Linda Odell is well-versed in youth programming aimed at dri...
Read moreCelebrating Community: John Porter
Through our 20 years in existence, ACT has served as a central hub for many committed Alexandrians. Their hard work, vision, and passion are what f...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Kristin Stephen
Giving to the causes she cares about is something that brings Kristin Stephen joy. In 2020 when she moved to Alexandria it was the height of the p...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Lori Morris
The story of ACT isn’t complete without Lori Morris. An early founder of the organization, Lori’s strength of character and conviction that things ...
Read moreChampioning Career Readiness: Najmah Ahmad’s Dedication to Alexandria’s Youth
Championing Career Readiness: Najmah Ahmad’s Dedication to Alexandria’s Youth Passion for youth is something that Najmah Ahmad has in abundance. I...
Read moreCelebrating Community: Debra Collins
It’s impossible to celebrate 20 years of ACT without sharing Debra Collins’ story. Since the moment she moved to Alexandria in 2003 as Human Ser...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Cecilia Garcia Meruvia
Meet Cecilia Garcia Meruvia, Community Advisory Board Member for the Fund for Racial Equity! Cecilia’s warmth and passion for advocacy are clear to...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Lisa Guernsey
Meet ACT Board Member Lisa Guernsey, pictured here with her two daughters, Gillian and Janelle! In conversation with Lisa, her passion for many ca...
Read moreLeading ACTor: Peter Madigan
My parents taught me about giving from a young age. I grew up in a big family of seven kids in Maine, and generosity was a key lesson. We were taug...
Read moreSeeding the Fund for Racial Equity
A Donor's Story by Richard E. Merritt My heart and passion for racial equity was largely shaped by my participation in ACT’s Racial Equity Learn...
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