#GivingTuesday Photo Challenge
Thank you for all of your UNselfies! What an amazing #GivingTuesday!
Congratulations to the Child and Family Network Centers, the winner of the 2014 #GivingTuesday Photo Challenge!
(Photo courtesy of #GivingTuesday)
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025 or #GivingTuesday, post a photo of a sign with your favorite nonprofit's name with the hashtag #GivingTuesday by clicking on Add Your Idea and then uploading a photo. After you post, make sure to give to that nonprofit as well! We're encouraging minimum donations of $20.14 for #GivingTuesday 2014, the biggest #GivingTuesday yet!
Here's how:
- Make a sign pledging your support of your favorite nonprofit serving Alexandria and #GivingTuesday. Need a template? Click here.
- Take a photo of yourself or another individual (or animal) holding the sign.
- Login to ACTion or make a new account-it's free and easy!
- Click on Add Your Idea and upload your photo.
- The nonprofits that are represented in at least three photos will be entered in a prize drawing for $100!
- Want to help promote #GivingTuesday through social media? Tweet your photo @GivingTues and @ACTionAlexVA with #unselfie. We'll be tweeting out your photos as well!
- Questions? Please contact: Kerrin Epstein at [email protected] or 703-739-7778.
And here's some inspiration from ACT's office mascot, Maggie Porter and her dad, John Porter, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACT for Alexandria (we recommend giving money instead of biscuits):
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The sign says it all!! When Kona was rescued from a kill shelter she vowed to help other homeless animals find their furever homes! Kona and her parents are proud to support the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria!!!
I give to New Hope Housing on #GivingTuesday because I can make an impact in my community and I can help end homelessness! #Unselfie
"I surveyed the homeless and collected data to measure the scope of services for the homeless in Northern Virginia #unselfie" Our mission is to support homeless individuals and families by providing shelter, guidance, education, and advocacy. Carpenter’s is a national model of a...
I support UpCycle! I also support their Fur-Vor project!
My mom started Arts on the Horizon, a theatre company with arts education programs and shows designed for children ages 0-6 when I was 4 years old. I want to help her continue to bring theatre to little kids all over VA, DC and MD!
It is so fun to upcycle. It helps us to be creative and turn "trash" into something we never want to throw away.
Winston's pledges all his kisses to his favorite Community Foundation, Act for Alexandria!!!!
"We serve fan favorite Potbelly once a month. #unselfie." Did you know? All of the meals at Carpenter's Shelter are provided by volunteers. We couldn't do it without their support! Thank you for your hard work! #unselfie...
Because all animals deserve a loving home! #GivingTuesday #AWLA
"I helped a homeless Vietnam veteran get access to healthcare! #unselfie"Our staff is committed to ending homelessness in Alexandria. Case managers play an important role in that!
"I cooked a 27lb turkey for Winter Shelter! #unselfie" A donated turkey provided dinner at our Winter Shelter, a safe refuge during inclement weather for anyone in need of shelter!
Volunteers came out to help load up swag bags for our annual Run for Shelter this November! With 1,000 bags to fill, we couldn't have done it without their help!
"Shelter Donor #Unselfie" Thanks to the support of donors like Kelly, Carpenter's Shelter can keep its doors open and continue working to end homelessness in Alexandria! #unselfie
"Church of God and Saints of Christ donated gift cards #unselfie" With support from our faith based partners, we can provide our clients with gift cards to Giant! Another step toward ending homelessness in Alexandria. #unselfie
SCAN's Council of Young Professionals (CYP) President Christine Chambers supports SCAN on #GivingTuesday because: "Kids are the future!" SCAN is accepting #GivingTuesday donations via the Catalogue for Philanthropy: ...
"I volunteer at the front desk once a week! #unselfie" Did you know? Our front desk is run entirely by volunteers! We're so grateful for their help! #unselfie http...