A new group of Alexandria businesses has launched an effort to support local teachers with discounts, perks and donations in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
From May 3-8, discounts will be posted on the new ALX Business Gives Back Facebook page.
The group launched on Monday, May 3, and the following businesses in Old Town and Del Ray are participating:
- Hops N Shine
- South Block
- Chadwicks
- Del Ray Psych & Wellness
- Salon deZEN
- sculp’d
- Ascend Cycle
- The Vital Body Massage and Bodywork,
- Explanation Kids
- Alexandria Makers Market
- A|VA Apparel
- Acupuncture In Del Ray
- Dental Excellence Integrative Center
Additionally, 165 people have bought gift cards for teachers at T.C. Williams High School.
💙 It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to hear all about your child's favorite ACPS teacher! Give them a shout out and tell us why they're the best!#TeachACPS #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek pic.twitter.com/rmzeLG9tOc
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) May 3, 2021
Photo via ACPS
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