April 2021
April 24 - 30 The Arlington Chamber of Commerce announced finalists for its 35th annual Best Business Awards, including Center member A-SPAN. The awards are presented to organizations that have seen significant growth or stability… read more
March 2021
March 27 - April 2 Casey Trees and their cherry blossom map was featured on The Patch and also updated on their website. Kenya Hutton, deputy director of the Center for Black Equity, is mentioned… read more
February 2021
February 27 - March 5 Deborah Weinstein, executive director of the Coalition on Human Needs, is quoted in an article by the Public News Service discussing how the “Feds” are going to allow some separated… read more
VitalHealth launches new fitness tracking program
... providing a little extra motivation to meet aspirations for a healthy, active lifestyle. The program is available to everyone enrolled in VitalHealth, PLUS staff at all Center member organizations—at no charge. The only… read more
Recognizing the success of outgoing UGA Main Street Director
... and searching for our next star! The Center is delighted to share the growth and success of the Upper Georgia Avenue (UGA) Main Street program and recognize Executive Director Paul Ruppert as he moves… read more
One year out, we take a look back
As we move forward from this unbelievable year, we'd like to remember and share some of the positive changes and outcomes we saw at the Center. We'd like to hear about your achievements as well.… read more
January 2021
January 23 -29 Rashaan Bernard, president of Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR), is quoted in a sponsored article by the DCist discussing what is being done to equip Ward 8’s youth with mental health… read more
December 2021
December 12 - January 1 The Arlington Community Foundation has launched its 2021 scholarship program, giving students a one-stop opportunity to apply for more than 45 different scholarship funds for a combined total of $400,000… read more
Center CEO Glen O’Gilvie shares his thoughts in The Washington Post
... about why we should apply a racial equity lens to our year-end (and year round) giving By intentionally applying a racial equity lens to our giving, we can not only support organizations that are… read more
November 2020
November 28 - December 4 Jonathan Singer, president of the American Association of Suicidology, is quoted in an article by The Washington Post discussing how to talk to loved ones when you’re worried about their… read more