This week's Nonprofit Spotlight is Living Legends of Alexandria

February 21, 2026
Meghan Simpson
ACTion Alexandria
Tags: Education, Arlandria, Carlyle/Eisenhower Valley, Del Ray, North Ridge/Rosemont, Old Town, Other, Seminary, West End, Alexandria history, Living Legends, Nonprofit Spotlight
What is Living Legends of Alexandria?Living_Legends_Oval_Logo

It is a non profit organization that was started by Nina Tisara. It is a catalogue comprised of recent history makers in the city of Alexandria. Nominations are taken, then the catalogue is placed in the Special Collections Department in the Alexandria Library System.

 

What is the Mission of Living Legends?

To collect and preserve stories and photographs of those among us who truly make a difference.

 

How To Nominate Someone for Living Legends:

Visit the website.

To learn more, read Jane Hess Collins' Living Legends profile on Get Out and Give Back.

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