Summer will be here soon.  That’s a time when elementary students can lose a lot of ground if they don’t keep reading over the break.  We provide new books each month over the summer to students in low-income families at the elementary schools we serve so they can continue reading while school is out You can […]

Grab your friends, dust off your golf clubs, and come join the fun!!  In three short weeks, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser. In addition to playing 18 holes of golf, with a cart, you will enjoy a continental breakfast, a swag bag, and a beverage cart, followed by […]

We recently hosted a “Build a Child’s Library” event at Loch Lomond Elementary School in Prince William County.  We hold these book fairs at six Northern Virginia Title 1 elementary schools during the school year.  Each student gets to choose a book on a favorite topic and sign their name in the book, which then […]

Despite the affluence in Northern Virginia, many families here can’t afford new clothing as the seasons change.  Spring has long been associated with new outfits to lift spirits and mark the transition of seasons.  Our March Wish List featuring short sleeve shirts provides an opportunity for members of the community to give children in need […]

America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and we are joining in the celebration by offering the Official White House Ornament that commemorates this historic event. Each year, the White House Historical Association creates a new design to commemorate a special event, person, or place. This year’s ornament honors America’s 250th milestone anniversary. It was designed […]

We’ve had a cold and snowy start to the year, and now we’re looking forward to trading bulky clothes for shorts and tee shirts.  Young kids grow quickly and need new clothes as the seasons change, but for low-income families struggling with high costs for food and housing, new clothes are a luxury they can’t afford.  Our […]

February in Northern Virginia has been cold and snowy, but our members have been busy providing area students with food, clothing, and books, helping to warm hearts and brighten days. On Friday, February 13th, the students at one of our local Title 1 elementary schools were celebrating Valentine’s Day, the 100th day of school, and our […]

School snacks are a staple that help students concentrate throughout the day.  Breakfast and lunch come early for elementary students, so afternoon snacks provide an important energy boost.  Unfortunately, not all families are able to provide snacks for their children.  Our February wish list contains snack items to help students who would otherwise go without.  […]

It might be hard to believe right now, but Spring is just around the corner! Two months from now, the snow will be gone and the weather will be beautiful for our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser. Last year’s event was so spectacular it required an encore! Gather your friends, grab your clubs and […]

Kids are active and need a lot of energy to make it through the day.  Snacks play an important part in giving elementary students the energy they need to be focused in school. Unfortunately, not all families can afford to provide school snacks for their children. You can help us provide snacks for children in low-income […]

As volunteers for our small nonprofit, our dedicated members know that we make a significant difference in the lives of the students and families we serve through our philanthropic programs.  The heartfelt testimonial by a counselor at one of our schools illustrates how our support in providing food, clothing, sneakers, books, and toiletries brings hope […]

We recently held our January Weekend Food for Kids packing event, by which we provide 1900 bags of non-perishable food to children at six Title 1 elementary schools in Northern Virginia who receive free or reduced-price meals. The students receive a food bag on Fridays so they have food on weekends, when school-provided meals are not available.  Our […]

It was a beautiful evening for an encore performance. We hosted a wonderful Italian dinner and live music fundraiser at the lovely Springfield Golf and Country Club. Guests enjoyed a delicious, four-course Italian dinner and live music provided by Alex Alburqueque, a Peruvian native baritone who has performed with many opera companies, including the Washington […]

We are an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that partners with several Title 1 elementary schools across the region.  Those schools have a high percentage of students in low-income families that have a difficult time providing basic necessities. We help fulfill those needs by providing food and clothing.  Our monthly wish lists help us expand the scope of […]

Start your New Year off with a beautiful night of great food, wonderful entertainment, and a cause worth showing up for! Join us for our highly anticipated Italian Dinner and Music Fundraiser.  On  Friday, January 9, 2026 (6:30 – 10:00 pm), at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA.  Tickets […]

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 […]