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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.

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.

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End-of-Year Donations

Put your charitable contributions to work in the local community. Consider a tax-deductible, end-of-year donation to ALIVE! Use your credit card or PayPal account to make a secure, online donation now.

Holiday Gifts That Help Others

Don’t know what to give a friend or family member for the holidays? Want to reduce the frenzy of gift-giving and share your faith and blessings with those less fortunate while honoring a friend or relative? By purchasing a gift through ALIVE!, you'll directly benefit families in Alexandria who need your help. Fill out, print, and send in our online gift order form.

Annual ALIVE! House Sidewalk Sale

The annual ALIVE! House sidewalk sale helps raise funds for the oldest continuously operating shelter for women in Northern Virginia. This year's sale was held June 6 with the help of volunteers from ALIVE!'s member congregations as well as friends and neighbors of ALIVE! House. We thank the shoppers and those who contributed their time and "treasures"! Here are some snapshots from the event:

Step ALIVE!—Our 28thAnnual Walkathon

ALIVE!'s 28th annual walkathon was held May 3, 2009, through Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, followed by a community picnic. All proceeds benefit the ALIVE! Child Development Center, a full-day preschool program serving children of low-income working parents.

ALIVE! Online Auction

As we celebrate our 40th year of service to needy residents of Alexandria (1969–2009), we thank you who participated in our first online auction (see our catalog of auction items) which culminated in a 40th birthday party and final bidding opportunity on March 8. Thanks to you, we netted over $13,000 that will support our service to the community.

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Learn More About ALIVE!

. . . and our many volunteer opportunities and wish lists of needed items for our programs.

ALIVE! is honored to be listed in the Catalogue for Philanthropy, which identifies and promotes "excellent, trustworthy nonprofits in Greater Washington." Learn more here.

ALIVE!'s Vision

ALIVE!’s volunteers strive to put their faith and love into action by committing themselves to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and to bring about dramatic improvement in the lives of those in need. Through the committed efforts of people of faith, ALIVE! explores new ways and resources to bring about a day when we have been able to meet all of the critical needs of those in our 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)