April 2020
April 25 - May 1 Casa Chirilagua gave out more than 1,000 meals and Tenants and Workers United gave out gift cards to families in Chirilagua (aka Arlandria). Casa Chirilagua is asking for donations of… read more
March 2020
March 21 - 27 ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington Community Foundation will each use the funds donated by Amazon for grants to nonprofits addressing food… read more
Center faculty members step up in response to COVID-19 crisis
To implement informative, relevant, forward-focused training, the Center relies on skilled professionals who specialize in and are committed to supporting the nonprofit sector. During these past few weeks, our faculty has gone above and beyond… read more
The Parks and Upper Georgia Avenue Main Streets award $69,000 in grants
... supporting local businesses through difficult times The grants, funded by the DC Department of Small and Local Business (DSLBD), are focused on helping businesses work through the challenges brought on by the Coronavirus and… read more
Pepco Edison Place Gallery displays inspiring exhibits reflecting life in our communities
This past Fall, the Center was proud to be asked to partner with Pepco in their 2020 Call for Exhibits at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Washington, DC. Through a transparent and competitive process,… read more
UGA Main Street appoints new Executive Director
Paul W. Ruppert is an innovative entrepreneur who builds diverse teams that collaborate to create noteworthy projects. As president and founder of Warehouse Industries, Paul oversees the day-to-day operation of a restaurant and retail development… read more
December 2019
December 14 - January 3 Five cents from every donut sold at Sugar Shack (located at 804 N. Henry Street) during January will be donated to ACT for Alexandria, reported by Alexandria Living. Alexandrians Involved… read more
November 2019
November 23 - December 6 Heather Peeler, president and CEO of ACT for Alexandria, offers advice and tips on how to assess charities and give effectively this holiday season in Alexandria Living. Alexandria Seaport Foundation… read more