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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Jailhouse Art
Three things I never knew about jails: 1. They need volunteers to do lots of interesting things 2. Jail is not the same as prison 3. Some inmates are incredibly artistic I discovered these factoids last week at the Alexandria … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Arts & Culture, Computers, Education, Faith-based, Life Skills, Mentoring, People, Tutoring
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Happy Memorial Day to our Wonderfully Diverse Military!
This Memorial Day greeting goes out to any American who has ever served in our armed forces. Thank you. Thank you for choosing the profession of arms, whether it be for four years or forty. Thank you for protecting our … Continue reading
Posted in Military, Military and Veterans, People
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Girls on the Run – Running for Greatness
When I retired from the United States Air Force in September of 2009, I was most excited about never, ever having to run again. Running is part of the mililtary culture, and even though the Air Force only requires one timed 1.5 mile … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Education, Humanity, In the Neighborhood, Kids, Life Skills, Mentoring, People, Women
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Our Daily Bread – Food for All
(l to r) Kerryn McMeans, Sue Almond and Rob Higginbotham from Fairfax Methodist Church get ready to load up their cars with groceries, as part of their partnership with Our Daily Bread. When I arrived at Fairfax United Methodist Church … Continue reading
Posted in Faith-based, Family, Hunger, In the Neighborhood
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Computer C.O.R.E. – Core Competencies
Computer C.O.R.E.’s graduating class of June, 2010 JOB WANTED: Master’s degree in economics from prestigious university. Hard working. Ambitious. Motivated. Prior government experience. Given the current high unemployment rate, a “job wanted” ad written by someone that qualified is not … Continue reading
Empowered Women International – The Artist’s Way
Volunteer Dianna Lorenz (left) advises Nadia Janjua on how to start her nonprofit for Muslim women. Do you remember that personality quiz where you walk into an imaginary cocktail party and there are six groups of people? One group is … Continue reading
Friends of Guest House – Be the Cred
Friends of Guest House exec director Kari Galloway (right) hugs a house resident who shared her story at a fundraiser. Deborah H. lives at Friends of Guest House (FOGH), a 1920’s vinyl-sided house in the Del Ray part of Alexandria. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, In the Neighborhood, Job Preparation, Life Skills, Mentoring, Other, Other, People, Women
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Discovery Riders – Horse Play
Love horses? Therapeutic equestrian programs are all over the country and always need help. These kids learn teamwork and cooperation by leading a horse through an obstacle course. Animals are so much more non-threatening that people. I guess that’s why … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Children, Education, Homework Assistance, Life Skills, Mentoring
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PLTI – Don’t let the title fool you!
A recent PLTI class, who’s now making great changes in the community. Gotta admit, I had no idea what the Parent Leadership Training Institute of Alexandria (PLTI) did. Their website says their mission is “to enable parents to become leading … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Education, Family, In the Neighborhood, Life Skills, Other
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Suited for Change – Suits Me!
The only thing more fun that having your own personal shopper is to be one for someone else. So I found my inner Carrie Bradshaw and headed down to Suited for Change to help low-income women select appropriate business wear … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Job Preparation, Life Skills, Women
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Ronald McDonald House – The Ultimate Comfort Food
This volunteer made tuna casserole, salad and peas for the Ronald McDonald House guests. Sometimes a homemade meal is the best part – and the only best part – of the day for them. Definition of horrible – your two-year-old … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Children, Kids
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Pendle Hill – Who Woodn’t?
My friend KC spent two years here at Pendle Hill. She leaves next month to resume her law career in Qatar. Sometimes giving back presents itself in the strangest ways. It certainly did today while I was visiting my friend … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Faith-based
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Christ Church Lazarus Ministry – Loaves and Fishes
Joe hopes that the clothes bought for him through the Christ Church Lazarus program will help him get a job. I love Wednesday mornings. They are one of the few anchors in my life. Every Wednesday I walk up to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith-based, Hunger, In the Neighborhood, Other, People
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ALIVE – The Saga of the Big Red Couch
Mark (left) and Mike (right) offload a dresser from the ALIVE truck. The big red couch was too big to be photo-shopped and included in this story. It’s a rainy Saturday morning – perfect for sleeping in, drinking coffee in … Continue reading
Posted in Donating, Family, Homelessness, In the Neighborhood, People
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Carpenters Shelter/David’s Place
David’s Place clients can use the computer room to keep up with news and look for work. It’s Friday afternoon and I’m hanging out at David’s Place, the day shelter component of the Carpenter’s Shelter. It’s rainy and unseasonably cold, … Continue reading
Posted in Computer-based, Homelessness, In the Neighborhood, People
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