Through our philanthropic programs, we try to ensure that students have the essentials they need to have self-confidence and succeed in school.  We provide new clothing to children throughout the school year, in addition to weekend food bags, books, and toiletries.  In August, we provided about 1300 items of basic clothing to the 8 schools we serve, […]

December is quickly coming to an end but there is still time to share the gift of a book with children in low-income families.  Our December Wish List has an extensive range of books for elementary students, with many popular titles to choose from. We partner with Title 1 elementary schools throughout Northern Virginia, helping students […]

It’s a very busy time of year! There’s lots of shopping, lots of decorating, and lots of entertaining. We can help you out with all of that, and you can help support local children in need at the same time. We are sponsoring two wonderful holiday fundraisers that can help you with those last-minute gifts […]

The holiday season brings lots of activities and opportunities for friends and family to get together.  Maybe you want a night out for dinner while shopping and enjoying holiday festivities. Maybe you and your friends want to meet for lunch or a happy hour. Maybe you want to pick up dinner on the way home. You […]

During this season of gratitude, we want to thank the many long-time supporters and first-time donors who participated in our Giving Tuesday campaign this year.  We recognize that many in our area are facing serious economic struggles and we are very grateful for the generosity of those who contributed.  That generosity reinforces our commitment to […]

Join Giving Tuesday’s global generosity movement by making a donation TODAY and feel the power that your generosity can generate. This year, a greater percentage of our neighbors are struggling.  Costs are rising for food, clothing, and other essentials. The families and students we serve have felt that impact acutely.  Similarly, the costs we incur […]

We partner with Title 1 elementary schools throughout Northern Virginia to serve students in low-income households with limited resources.  We help students at these schools develop a love of reading and a sense of pride in owning books of their own through our ‘Build A Child’s Library’ program.  These events are held once a year […]

Giving Tuesday is just two days away and it provides a powerful opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact in your community.  A gift of any size to Assistance League on this global day of generosity will help ensure that students have the essentials needed to learn and thrive.  Because of a donor match, […]

November is almost over and the season of giving, gathering and celebrating is in full swing.  It’s time to join millions in the global generosity movement called Giving Tuesday. For our Giving Tuesday campaign, we’re coming together to make a difference in our community, and we can’t do it without you!  From now until December 2, […]

Our Weekend Food for Kids program was another success this month.  Assistance League members were joined by staff of Dominion Energy, our long-time partner in this effort.  We packed 1,900 bags of nonperishable food in less than an hour, helped by a team from Springfield Golf and Country Club, where we will hold our Italian […]

Mark your calendars for our highly anticipated Italian Dinner and Live Music Fundraiser! Join us for a night of delicious food, great company, community spirit, and beautiful music, all while supporting Assistance League of Northern Virginia. What: Italian Dinner and Music Fundraiser When: Friday, January 9, 2026 (6:30 – 10:00) Where: Springfield Golf and Country […]

The holiday season is here, keeping life busy with gift lists, planning get-togethers, and decorating.  We can help you stay on track and also support local children in need.  We have two holiday fundraisers that are wonderful solutions for gift giving and decorating needs. Again this year we are offering the official White House Holiday Ornament and beautiful […]

Today is the day!  Our Giving Tuesday campaign has begun and runs through midnight on December 2.  Recent events have left parents and children without the usual support they depend on.  Your generosity is crucial to ensure we can continue providing food, clothing, books, literacy support, and other necessities to students in need. Anyone can make a difference.  […]

We recently held a book fair at a local Title 1 elementary school, where 311 students selected a brand-new book on a topic of their choosing.  Nine of our members were on hand to help students find the perfect book, add a stamp to the book stating: ‘This book belongs to:,’ and help younger students sign […]

We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser. Gather your friends and grab your clubs and head to Westfields Golf Club on Monday, April 13, for a continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf, and a hot lunch buffet. We will also have raffle prizes and silent auction items available.  All proceeds will help […]

Giving Tuesday is an annual worldwide campaign that encourages people to be generous and give back in whatever ways they can, by donations, volunteering, or other acts of kindness. It occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and serves as a counterpoint to consumer-focused events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  This year, Giving Tuesday is December […]

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and we invite you to support our November Wish List, which features long-sleeve shirts for elementary students.  Colder weather means students need warmer clothing.  Many people will simply rotate in warmer clothes from off-season storage or head to the store for new items.  But many low-income families don’t have that luxury, […]

On a glorious October evening, as the sun glowed over the vineyards, The Winery at Bull Run provided the perfect setting for a night of good wine, delicious food and friendship, both old and new, at our recent fundraiser. The wine flowed and the guests enjoyed appetizers provided by a dedicated member. The evening ended […]

Twenty enthusiastic volunteers gathered at Dominion Energy in Herndon to assemble Hugs Pillows and Baby Bundles for local students. Hugs are heart-shaped pillows in bright, child-friendly fabrics that feature a front pocket filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and two children’s books to promote a healthy bedtime routine of brushing teeth and reading a story before […]

That African proverb emphasizes that a child thrives in a safe, healthy environment supported by multiple people like family, teachers, friends and community. We partner with volunteers from Dominion Energy and other community helpers to support our “Weekend Food For Kids” program.  Each month we package 1900 bags of non-perishable food items for children in area Title […]

We recently hosted our second Build-a-Child’s-Library event of the school year, at Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield.  At these book fairs, every student selects a new book to take home on a topic that interests them. As our volunteers were setting up the day before, a student came to the door and asked, “Is tomorrow […]

We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Lynch Creek Farm again to offer a variety of fresh evergreen wreaths and decorations for your own home or as holiday gifts.  Lynch Creek has a wonderful assortment of fresh decorative items, such as wreaths, centerpieces, swags, and tabletop items.  They are all hand-crafted and adorned […]

Schools are back in full swing; we have launched into overdrive with our mission to meet the basic needs of children in low-income families. Besides packing 1900 bags of weekend food for kids each month, and providing new clothing and books to the children, we have been busy welcoming new members and meeting with the […]

Major back to school shopping might be over, but new socks are an ongoing need. Kids are constantly wearing out and outgrowing their socks. You can help us provide socks to children in need by selecting from a wide range of items on our SOCKtoberfest wish list, which includes socks for both boys and girls in […]

We recently held our first book fair of the school year at Dogwood Elementary School in Reston.  At this fair, which we call “Build a Child’s Library” events, volunteers arranged lots of new books on a variety of topics to ensure that the 730 students could each choose a book that interested them. Their teachers and our volunteers […]

Our members, assisted by Dominion Energy employee volunteers, assembled 1,900 bags of food for elementary school children in just over one hour. The packages — containing items such as ramen noodles, mac and cheese, pudding, yogurt, and healthy snacks — were delivered to six elementary schools to be distributed to students facing weekend food insecurity. […]

No one likes to be hungry, but that’s a stark reality for a surprising number of residents in Northern Virginia. The most recent annual Capital Area Foodbank report found that 27% of households in Fairfax County and 46% of households in Prince William County experienced food insecurity in 2024. Unfortunately, a higher percentage of households […]

Raise a glass for a worthy cause! Join us at The Winery at Bull Run for an unforgettable evening featuring good friends, fine wine, delicious appetizers, and live music. You are cordially invited to our Fall fundraiser, “Sip and Support,” at the scenic Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120, on Friday, October […]

Once again, we are offering the Official White House Holiday Ornament as a fundraiser. Each year, the White House Historical Association (WHHA) creates a new design to commemorate a special event, person, or place. This year’s ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of the state dinners at the Executive Mansion.  The front and back of the ornament feature […]

The Weekend Food for Kids Program is a key focus of our efforts to help students from low-income families that struggle to provide basic necessities.  There’s no escaping the fact that continuing high costs for groceries are pinching budgets, and some children go hungry over the weekend when school meals are not available.  You can help ensure […]

Kids are back in school in Northern Virginia and we want to make sure that students have what they need to feel good about themselves and be prepared for a new school year. Our volunteers recently assembled “starter packages” of new clothing for the Title 1 elementary schools we support so the schools would be […]

This summer, we were excited to welcome 9 new members! This brings our membership close to 80 volunteers. While many volunteer organizations are struggling to attract new members, we are thrilled to be growing stronger.  New members are attracted not only by the work we do and its impact on the community but also because of […]

Do you have unwanted sneakers taking up room in your closet? Did you miss the return date for a pair that doesn’t quite fit?  We have been collecting new and gently used sneakers as a fundraising program through GotSneakers.com for several years. Sneakers that are wearable are sold to people who might not otherwise be […]

It’s hard to focus when you’re hungry, especially for kids. That’s why snacks are important to help elementary students maintain their energy levels during the school day. Unfortunately, not all families can afford to provide school snacks for their children. You can help Assistance League of Northern Virginia make snacks available for low- income children […]

Can you imagine having to share a toothbrush with your brother or sister?  Or not being able to brush regularly because your family can’t afford toothpaste?  Sadly, low-income children are often in need of toothbrushes and toothpaste because their families lack resources to provide these basic items that are essential for good oral hygiene.   Assistance […]

No one likes to be hungry, but that’s a stark reality for a surprising number of residents in Northern Virginia. The most recent annual Capital Area Foodbank report found that 27% of households in Fairfax County and 46% of households in Prince William County experienced food insecurity in 2024. These levels were an increase from […]

As the school year winds down, Assistance League of Northern Virginia is finishing up with our tutoring programs at several area Title 1 elementary schools. Part of ALNV’s Literacy for Kids program involves volunteers from Assistance League working with young readers to help strengthen and encourage their reading skills. It may be kindergarteners learning letter […]

Along with our partners from Dominion Energy and community volunteers from HITT Contracting, The Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt and Didlake, Inc, ALNV volunteers packed 1840 bags of nonperishable food items as part of our “Weekend Food For Kids” program. Each month, we bag nonperishable food items for children to take home over the weekends. […]

Our first annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser is in the books! Assistance League of Northern Virginia would like to thank all who participated and helped to ensure that our event was a huge success. From the golfers to the sponsors to the generous donations and all the ALNV members who worked so hard – […]

Ready for a break from the kitchen? Want to meet some friends for lunch? Have I got a deal for you! ALNV is hosting a week-long restaurant fundraiser at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar at 11963 Fair Oaks shopping Center in Fairfax from Friday May 9 – Friday, May 16. You can come in for lunch or […]

Recently, twenty Assistance League members gathered to pack books for summer reading as part of our Literacy for Kids Program.  We aim to foster a love of reading and help students develop strong literacy skills.  Eight schools — Cora Kelly, Dogwood, Garfield, Loch Lomond, Lynbrook, Pine Spring, Sudley, and Yorkshire — will receive a total […]

Big Hugs Recently, thirteen of our dedicated members met to assemble 350 Bedtime Hugs packages for Kindergartners at four of the Title 1 elementary schools we serve.   In about an hour, our volunteers filled each bag with a heart-shaped pillow, two books, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.  The pillows are made by the Dunbarton Hugs […]