ALIVE!

Serving Thousands of Needy Alexandrians Yearly

ALIVE! (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of volunteers from over 40 religious congregations and the community working together to help those in need in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1969, ALIVE! is the largest private safety net for the needy in the city of Alexandria, addressing short-term to long-term needs for those less fortunate in the community.

ALIVE! serves thousands Alexandrians annually with shelter; low-cost early childhood education and childcare; financial help for rent, utilities, medical care and other critical needs; emergency food; and deliveries of donated furniture and houseware.

Annual Sidewalk Sale for ALIVE! House: May 19

The annual sidewalk sale to benefit ALIVE! House takes place Saturday, May 19, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, on South Payne Street between Commerce and Prince Streets.
Find out more here.

Mark Your Calendar for
Step ALIVE!
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Walk for the ALIVE! Child Development Center (CDC), celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year. Starting at the CDC (2723 King Street in Alexandria, VA), enjoy the 5-mile walk and community picnic that follows!

StepALIVE Walkathon photos

ALIVE! Listed in Catalogue for Philanthropy

Catalogue for Philantropy's One of the Best

Once again, ALIVE! is honored to be listed in the 2011–12 edition of the Catalogue for Philanthropy, which identifies and promotes "excellent, trustworthy nonprofits in Greater Washington." A panel of 110 expert reviewers from area foundations, corporate giving programs, and peer nonprofit organizations evaluated 270 applications and selected ALIVE! as one of 70 outstanding nonprofits to be featured this year. Now in its ninth year, the Catalogue’s mission is to generate visibility and resources for the best community-based nonprofits. Learn more here.

Support ALIVE!

Put your charitable contributions to work in the local community. Consider a tax-deductible, donation to ALIVE! Use your credit card to securely donate online now.

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More than 700 volunteers a year help ALIVE! fulfill the mission to put faith and love into action. Of ALIVE!’s seven programs, five are staffed and managed entirely by volunteers. ALIVE! is Alexandrians helping Alexandrians.

Learn more about ALIVE! and our many volunteer opportunities and wish lists of needed items for our programs. Connect with us on facebook—post on our our wall, join in a discussion, and much more. And don't miss our new video on .

ALIVE's Vision and Mission

To alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and to dramatically improve the lives of those in need in the city of Alexandria.
Through faith and love, to help people faced with emergency situations or long-term needs become capable of assuming self-reliant roles in the community.

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Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)