If you’re an Alexandrian looking for a way to support your community, a Community Volunteer Fair tomorrow (Saturday) will have over 40 local nonprofits helping you find a proper fit.
Volunteer Alexandria and JustServe are sponsoring a Community Volunteer Friday on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2810 King Street).
“Over 40 nonprofit organizations from Alexandria City are gathering to showcase their work in the community and to let volunteers know how they can help,” a release said. “These nonprofits serve a variety of needs in the community and service different demographics
from supporting animals, children, families, refugees, and more. Community members of all ages can explore the booths and find a way to contribute with their unique talents.”
There will also be free snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn for attendees.
Participating nonprofits include:
- ACPS
- Alexandria Animal Shelter
- Alexandria Medical Reserve Corp
- Alexandria Mentoring Partnership
- ALIVE!
- Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
- At Home in Alexandria
- Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Book Buddies
- Cakes4Kids
- Catholic Charities
- Child and Family Network Center
- Christ Church
- DCHS
- Eco Action Arlington
- FamilySearch
- Friends of Beatley Library
- Friends of Duncan Library
- Friends of Mt Vernon Trail
- Girls on the Run
- Grace Episcopal Church
- Historic Alexandria
- Hunger Free Alexandria
- Inova Alexandria Hospital
- JustServe
- LSSNCA
- MariH Center
- Moms Demand Action
- Resource Center for a Better Life
- Reach for the Stars Sages and Seekers
- The Red Cross
- United Community
- Velocity Bicycle Cooperative
- Volunteer Alexandria
- Wright to Read
