Category Archives: Women

Sasha Bruce Youthworks – Touched by an Angel

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jane Collins

  Sasha Bruce Youthworks (SBY) has been an angel to thousands of Washington DC’s most vulnerable kids, including those who run away from home since it opened its doors in 1974. The angel experience I had on my way to … Continue reading →

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Running with Running Brooke

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jane Collins

Right now Brooke Snyder Curran is in Antarctica, running 26 miles across snow, ice, mud and rock. While this is pretty spectacular all by itself, Brooke runs a marathon every month to raise funds for five local charities.  This latest … Continue reading →

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Dining for Good with Dining for Women

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jane Collins

According to MasterCard, last year I spent nearly $2500 on dining out. That’s just over $200 each month. What if I took one week’s cost of dining out and instead had my girlfriends over for dinner and we each donated … Continue reading →

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Girls on the Run – Running for Greatness

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jane Collins

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 →

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Friends of Guest House – Be the Cred

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jane Collins

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 →

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Suited for Change – Suits Me!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jane Collins

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 →

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A Second Chance

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jane Collins

     My niece Sarah is a blue-eyed blond, 20 years old and works as a waitress in a steakhouse during her college summer breaks. She comes from a good family, was a high school honors student and has worked since … Continue reading →

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Clothes Call

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Jane Collins

Nothing beats the winter blues quite like shopping. And so when I was invited to a fundraiser held at an upscale boutique I couldn’t RSVP fast enough. The price of admission was easy — bring gently used accessories, jewelry, shoes … Continue reading →

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