Nationally syndicated cartoonist Nick Galifianakis, whose illustrations accompany Carolyn Hax’s daily advice column in “The Washington Post” and other media outlets, created a special drawing for the Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public- private partnership dedicated to eliminating child abuse in the City of Alexandria.
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National Cartoonist Says “Happy Holidays” To Alexandria’s Children
[From: Holiday Happenings, Non-Profits]National Association Utilizes Bond Financing Program To Purchase Office Condominium In The City Of Alexandria
[From: Non-Profits]The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria authorized the issuance of $5,150,000 in revenue bonds to fund the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Incorporated (NHPCO)’s purchase of a new headquarters building.
St. Luke Would Be Proud
[From: Holiday Happenings, Non-Profits]Members of St. Luke’s Church collected hundreds of gifts for community children in need and delivered them to UCM on Wednesday, December 15
Center For Alexandria’s Children Gives Shoes To Kids In Need
[From: Holiday Happenings, Non-Profits]The Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public-private partnership that coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of abused children, and Payless Shoes are acting as Santa’s elves to provide shoes for children of families served by the CAC.
Carpenter’s Shelter Benefits From Dominion Donation
[From: Non-Profits, Other News]On Thursday, Dominion Resources announced that Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria would receive a $25,000 grant to help weatherize the facility. In all, Dominion’s EnergyShare program and organizations that provide shelter or housing assistance for the homeless and others in need received more than $2 million in donations. Dominion, one of the nation’s largest energy producers, announced that donations will help organizations in Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia and 11 other states.
Local Non-Profit Wins Good Neighbor Award
[From: Business, Non-Profits]Today, the West End Business Association presented their 2010 December 10th, annual Good Neighbor Award to Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a local, volunteer-based non-profit that preserves affordable housing by providing free home repair services to in-need residents. WEBA presents its awards to companies and individuals who make Alexandria an outstanding place to live and work.
United Community Ministries Named To List Of Top-Rated Nonprofits
[From: Non-Profits]United Community Ministries has been named to a new list of top-rated nonprofits by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews for nonprofit organizations.
Divas And Bards Raising Support For Northern Virginia Artists
[From: Arts & Style, Non-Profits]Divas and Bards will be on hand to help raise support for local artists at a special fundraising gala Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Arts Center at Convergence.