Churches, synagogues, businesses, schools, individuals, and government agencies – all of these unite to help the Alexandria community … thanks to ALIVE!. Through its extraordinary network of partners and volunteers, ALIVE! provides short- and long-term care for Alexandrians facing hunger, eviction, job loss, homelessness, health crises, and other emergencies. Last year alone, 1,338 households received assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, and other critical needs; more than 25,000 individuals benefited from ALIVE!’s food distribution programs; and 316 low-income families received donations of household furniture. What’s more, ALIVE! House provided shelter and support for five homeless women and their children, helping them work toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing. And last but not least, its Child Development Center – a year-round, nationally accredited preschool – provides high-quality early care and education for nearly 40 at-risk children each year. Since volunteers lead and staff many of these programs (delivering food, driving the furniture truck, reading to children), a full 90% of ALIVE’s budget directly supports our neighbors in need. Let’s keep this humanitarian powerhouse alive … and thriving.

Headquarters: VA-City of Alexandria

Where They Operate: VA-City of Alexandria; Citywide

Age Groups Served: All

Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Asian American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic

Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members

Schools They Work In: Alexandria City Public Schools

Awards & Recognition

ALIVE!'s Child Development Center (CDC) received four-star rating in Virginia Star Quality Initiative (VSQI) for early childhood education, 2011, 2013, 2015.
Catalogue for Philanthropy, 2015
Catalogue for Philanthropy, 2012
Catalogue For Philanthropy, 2008
Alexandria Commission on Aging "Outstanding Agency" 2008

Press

  • It Starts At Home
    Thu Sep 17 2015, Alexandria Gazette-Packet  
    A commentary authored by ALIVE! Executive Director Diane Charles regarding affordable housing and community engagement.
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Budget (FY2014)

  • $3 million or higher
  • The current budget for ALIVE! is: $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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