The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is giving $110,000 to five Alexandria organizations through its 2025 Community Investment Funds. These grants, ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 each, support programs in the arts, child and youth development, and education.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra gets $20,000 for its artistic programs and community outreach. Community Lodgings and Wilderness Kids Alexandria each receive $15,000 for their work with children and youth.
The most significant grants, $30,000 each, go to Cornerstone Craftsman and The Child and Family Network Center, thanks to the Lamond Fund to Benefit Children and Youth.
Cornerstone Craftsman’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program, currently helping 28 students, will use the money for tools, mentors, food, clothes, transportation, and skilled trades training. They’ll also support key staff, including instructors and the Family Engagement Team, to help participants succeed in their careers and personal growth.
Here’s what Cornerstone Craftsman had to share about their award:
“The Lamond Fund Grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will support the Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which currently serves 28 students. The funds will go into providing tools, mentors, food and clothes, transportation and skilled trades instruction. Funds will also support key staff, including program instructors and the Family Engagement Team, ensuring participants achieve long-term success in their careers and personal development.”
Community Lodgings plans to boost the social-emotional learning part of its Youth Education Program, which helps students from the Arlandria-Chirilagua area. They’ll also provide counseling groups for middle and high school students dealing with stress and anxiety.
Here’s what Community Lodgings had to share about their award:
“Community Lodgings is honored to be awarded this grant by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in support of our Youth Education Program. Serving students from the Arlandria Chirilagua community, this grant allows us to expand the social-emotional learning aspect of our programming, and provide therapeutic counseling groups for middle school and high school students dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety. Groups will focus on coping skills, emotional regulation and stress management to support our youth during these difficult and uncertain times facing our immigrant communities.”
These grants are part of a larger $855,000 distribution by the Community Foundation to 51 nonprofits across Northern Virginia.
