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Food Truck Fantasy: If you could create a food truck, what would it be?

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Gearing Up for School: Alexandria School Supply Drive

07/29/2014

Kerrin Epstein
ACTion Alexandria

@ACTionAlexVA

From rulers to spiral notebooks to backpacks and new clothes, it takes a lot to equip kids for school. With the Virginia Tax Holiday on school supplies from August 1 to August 3, it's an opportune time to not only pick up supplies for your family but also to grab some extra pencils and crayons for students whose families are unable to afford the long list of needed items for the upcoming school year. More...

Categories: Education Tags: alexandria city public schools, Back to School Supplies, early care and education, FACE, students

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If You Hack, Hack for Change

05/19/2014

Kerrin Epstein
ACTion Alexandria

@ACTionAlexVA

Thank you to Lauren Houser from SPECTRUM for the following blog post: 118 events. 97 cities. And the numbers are still growing. May 31-June 1, 2014 marks the Second Annual National Civic Day of Hacking – 24 fast-paced hours that bring together dedicated technology enthusiasts of all backgrounds to improve communities around the country. Spectrum is a proud sponsor of the hackathon hosted by Code for NoVA at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, VA, which will rally Washington, DC and northern Virginia locals behind important community challenges. More...

Categories: Neighborhoods Tags: crowdsourcing data, hackathon, National Day of Civic Hacking, playgrounds, project play

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Computer C.O.R.E. Offers Career-Building Workshops in Northern Virginia

05/12/2025

Amber Leima

Are you interested in gaining new professional skills or developing those you already have? Maybe your chances for a promotion at work would be increased by improving your professional writing, learning the Quickbooks accounting program, or just improving your public speaking. If this is you, Computer C.O.R.E.’s Career Jumpstarter workshops, held in Alexandria, could be the perfect place to give your career a boost. More...

Categories: Education Tags: adult education, college credit, Computer CORE, computer training, workshops

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Stories of Impact: Space of Her Own

Posted on: 07/21/2014 by Space of Her Own (SOHO)

Spring2ACTion in one word, is amazing. No, I take that back. It's inspiring. Thrilling. Motivational. Moving. Unique.

Where else will you find friends and strangers alike who rally together to support local organizations like our small, (but growing!) non-profit, Space of Her Own (SOHO)?

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Categories: Education Tags: Alexandria, arts, mentoring, space of her own, spring2action

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Animeals: Delivering Pet Food to Senior Pet Owners

Posted on: 06/03/2025 by Senior Services of Alexandria, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria is partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on a new program called “Animeals on Wheels” pet food delivery to senior pet owners in the City of Alexandria.

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