Friday, December 30, 2011
Striving to end domestic violence and family homelessness in Northern Virginia
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: To envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing. We see a future without homelessness or domestic violence. And it’s why we offer safe shelter and housing, life-changing support services, and community advocacy. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 504-9400; Fax: (703) 522-4338; Address: P.O. Box 100185 Arlington, Va., 22210; Website: www.doorwaysva.org Financials: The organization programs are grounded in evidence-based models that yield optimal outcomes in areas of child welfare, family preservation, family …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
AFAC has been helping the hungry in Arlington for more than 20 years.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "We are a community-based nonprofit that provides supplemental groceries to our Arlington neighbors in need. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 845-8486; Fax: (703) 845-8491; Address: 2708 South Nelson St., Arlington; Website: www.afac.org Financials: The 2011 fiscal year operating budget is approximately $5.1 million. More information about the organization's finances can be found in its audit report, available online. History: According to this nonprofit's website, "Now over 20 years after its founding, the Arlington Food Assistance Center remains …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Providing humane treatment of animals for more than 65 years
lEvery day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has been committed to the humane treatment of animals and to the promotion of animal welfare. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 931-9241; Fax: (703) 921-2568; email: Available here; Address: 2650 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Va. 22206; Website: www.awla.org Financials: According to the League’s website, in 2011 2,080 animals were taken into the shelter or foster care; 1,201 animals were adopted while 253 lost pets were returned to their owners. History: The league was created in 1944 by a small group of …
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A-SPAN celebrated its 20th anniversary in Arlington on Dec. 9.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "A-SPAN provides life-sustaining services for Arlington’s street homeless. Our mission is to secure permanent housing for one of Arlington’s most vulnerable populations through outreach and relationships built on trust and respect." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 820-4357; Address: P.O. Box 100731 Arlington; Website: www.a-span.org Financials: The organization's fiscal 2012 operating budget is $1.7 million. History: According to the A-SPAN website, "Twenty years ago, two Arlington citizens responded to a Community Need by serving meals to people living …
Monday, December 26, 2011
This organization serves 21 counties and seven cities in Virginia.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the official teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. "The Gospel proclaims and the church teaches respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life, from the moment of conception through natural death, and the duty to serve the most vulnerable of God’s people. "Therefore, Catholic Charities seeks to implement the church’s mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families and communities. "Catholic …
