Category Archives: Women

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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