Assistance League of Northern Virginia is honored to have been selected as the philanthropic organization featured in the inaugural issue of Redux Extra, a new quarterly magazine that seeks to encourage innovation and philanthropy in the greater Washington area by showcasing the achievements and contributions of businesses and organizations in our community. The four-page article, which begins on page […]

Assistance League is extremely happy that we could provide grocery gift cards again in September.  Because schools were mostly closed at the start of this school year, we were unable to launch our Weekend Food for Kids program, by which we typically deliver 1,800 bags of supplemental food to students each month. Instead, we continued […]

It is that time of year again!   Time to order your White House ornaments. This ornament honors John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States.  The cost is $22 each, plus shipping.  Proceeds from the sale of these ornaments will support our community based programs. To purchase, please contact Cindy Burgess at   ornament@alnv.org  or  info@alnv.org

Assistance League is grateful for our loyal supporters who have helped us with our monthly Weekend Food for Kids packing events over the years.  In pre-Covid times, today would have been the first food packing of the school year.  Instead, we are remembering fondly the fun times and camaraderie we have enjoyed at those events […]

As a result of closures relating to the coronavirus, Assistance League of Northern Virginia has reshaped its Weekend Food For Kids program to assist the struggling families of the students we serve. We are still helping, always caring. Since April, Assistance League has provided 1031 grocery store gift cards, valued at more than $20,000, for […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia gratefully acknowledges and thanks ACT for Alexandria for supporting its mission to continue responding to human needs during the current pandemic and economic crisis. In late-May, the nonprofit organization received a grant award from the ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established by ACT and the City of Alexandria to provide […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia would like to take this opportunity to recognize Griffin Owens Insurance Group as a “Bronze Star” Sponsor for the Annual Spring Fundraiser that was to be held later this month and subsequently rescheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020.  Assistance League of Northern Virginia is grateful to Griffin Owens for their support that will help […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia hosted a highly successful Book Fair at one of the eleven elementary schools we serve. Approximately Sixteen Assistance League volunteers helped each of the 630 students, from Pre-K through sixth grade, to find and discover their very own book to take home. These books, spanning a wide variety of topics […]

We are privileged to have been selected to receive a generous grant from The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation in support of our Weekend Food for Kids program. Their grant will allow us to continue to provide weekend food for less-advantaged students enrolled in our program, at a partner school in Prince William County, for […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia would like to thank Joyce Koons Honda Buick GMC for sponsoring our annual Spring Fundraiser at the ”Diamond Star” level. Over the years, the dealership has strongly supported our community programs that improve the well-being of children in 11 Title I elementary schools in our service area. We are grateful for […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia recognizes NOVEC HELPS as a “Silver Star” sponsor for our annual Spring Luncheon to raise funds for programs that improve the well-being of disadvantaged children in our region. NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. Through its Hands Engaged in Local Public Service (HELPS) initiative, NOVEC […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia gratefully acknowledges Innovation Health as a “Diamond Star” sponsor for our primary fundraiser of the year, set to take place on April 24, 2020, at International Country Club, in Fairfax. The event will include a luncheon, live auction and basket raffle, with proceeds to benefit our organization’s programs that improve […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia is proud to recognize Panda Stonewall, a company dedicated to producing clean energy, as a valued sponsor for our annual Spring Fundraiser, to be held on Friday, April 24, 2020. Debbie Shoffner helped to orchestrate this partnership and we appreciate the management team’s ongoing contributions to our events and programs. […]

Assistance League® of Northern Virginia is honored to be one of five Washington, D.C. metropolitan area charities selected to benefit from funds raised through the annual Tee Off for Tots Golf Tournament, Inc. (TOFT) fundraiser. This golf tournament is organized by a group of Morgan Stanley employees who volunteer their time and energy to ensure the […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia would like to express our sincere appreciation to The Jacquemin Family Foundation for its generous donation. Assistance League, an all-volunteer organization, is grateful for the Foundation’s interest in supporting our mission to transform lives and strengthen our community. Since 2015, the Vienna-based foundation has consistently participated in the Assistance League’s programs, […]

Assistance League receives Difference Makers Grant from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in support of clothing for children. Assistance League of Northern Virginia is pleased to have been selected by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield as a recipient of a Difference Makers Grant.   Lynn Barron and Kathy Jackson accepted a check on behalf […]

Assistance League of Northern Virginia, along with its partner Dominion Energy, closed out the 2019 year with a fantastic turnout at the December Weekend Food For Kids food packing. Ninety two enthusiastic volunteers, including those from Assistance League, Dominion Energy, the community, and businesses, packed approximately 1600 food bags  that were then distributed to our […]

We are delighted that Sandy Spring Bank chose to provide a donation to Assistance League of Northern Virginia.   Sandy Spring Bank has a group of enthusiastic volunteers who regularly come to pack food at our Weekend Food for Kids events, so the bank’s leadership is very familiar with the impact this and our other programs […]

We had another very successful food packing in November and were gratified that 79 volunteers participated in packing 1,610 bags of food that were then delivered to six elementary schools in Northern Virginia.  Our helpers included representatives from our long-time supporters, including our partner, Dominion Energy, as well as Dunn Loring Rotary, Sandy Spring Bank, and […]

#Giving Tuesday IS HERE! Assistance League of Northern Virginia is excited to join people and organizations around the world in this day of giving. Please view our profile to see how your gift strengthens OUR community.  We are most grateful for your support and donation. https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/organization/Assistance-League-Of-Northern-Virginia Assistance League of Northern Virginia, a 501 ( c […]

On 07 November, Assistance League of Northern Virginia hosted its second, “Build A Child’s Library” event. The Scholastic Literacy Partnership Program and Assistance League of Northern Virginia selected 581 age appropriate books for every student in a school to take home for their very own library. So many smiling, eager, and most appreciative faces of […]