Spring is finally in the air, and this week’s charities are shining bright (as they always do). This week’s #whatsupwednesday features Catalogue Human Services organizations across Maryland, DC, and Virginia helping families, youth, and the elderly!

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
APAH celebrated the groundbreaking for the new 104-unit The Springs Apartments, which will add 98 much-needed, new affordable homes to the Ballston area.

Senior Services of Alexandria
Senior Services of Alexandria organized a quarterly meeting for its Friendly Visitors last Saturday at Arden Courts in Annandale. The facility invited the volunteers to participate in a sensory experience that allows people to feel what it is like to suffer from dementia and macular degeneration. It was an extremely meaningful experience for all those who attended.

A Wider Circle
Launched their #MyPriority campaign for the National Conference on Ending Poverty. Click here to learn more about the campaign and conference.

Girls on the Run DC
Girls on the Run- DC is in their spring season, with over 900 girls participating from all 8 wards of the District. This week they learned about their Star Power.Every girl has an inner star that shines bright! The girls practice using their imagination/visualization to positively impact their thinking, feelings, and behaviors. They are to encourage others and oneself to let the star within shine brightly!