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Spring2ACTion eclipses goal and raises $3.5 million for Alexandria nonprofits

By James Cullum
ACT for Alexandria staff in Old Town (via Act For Alexandria:Facebook)

ACT for Alexandria has done it again. On Wednesday, Spring2ACTion, the biggest day of giving in Alexandria, raised more than $3.4 million for 198 area nonprofits.

Spring2ACTion is the main annual fundraiser for most participating nonprofits. ACT for Alexandria eclipsed its $2.5 million goal for the event, which drew participation from more than 7,000 donors, 198 nonprofits and more than 60 businesses.

The final tally will keep changing as donations are being allowed on the Spring2ACTion website until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 26.

“Wow, Alexandria! You showed up and showed out!” ACT for Alexandria said on Facebook. “We exceeded our $2.5 million goal, and gifts are still coming in. For 16 years, Spring2ACTion has been a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community comes together.”

Spring2ACTion has raised nearly $30 million over the last 16 years.

The top three recipients are Casa Chirilagua with $79,964, King Street Cats with $63,740 and ALIVE! with $55,506.

“Strong nonprofits are more important than ever as we continue to navigate ongoing uncertainty and challenges,” Heather Peeler, the president and CEO of ACT for Alexandria, said in a release. “By giving together and working collaboratively, we are helping to stabilize vital services and advance the public good. Thank you for standing with us and supporting our local nonprofits and the community we love.”

Spring2ACTion Top 10

  1. Casa Chirilagua raised $79,964 from 233 donors
  2. King Street Cats raised $63,7490 from 402 donors
  3. ALIVE! raised $55,506 from 280 donors
  4. Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association raised $44,087 from 59 donors
  5. Carpenter’s Shelter raised $38,803 from 210 donors
  6. Housing Alexandria raised $36,481 from 361 donors
  7. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc. raised $35,781 from 288 donors
  8. The Alexandria Singers raised $355,211 from 371 donors
  9. Cornerstone Craftsman raised $34,060 from 81 donors
  10. Campagna Center raised $32,993 from 141 donors

Spring2ACTion Early Giving Prize Winners

Image via ACT For Alexandria/Facebook

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.