volunteers: Prince William Sleeps with the Homeless
- 12/23/09 03:56 AM
Yes, Prince William spent a night sleeping on the streets in the bitter cold to experience what the homeless go through day after day. His mother Princess Diana was active with the group, Centerpoint, helping the homelsss and others that are down on their luck. Three cheers for Prince William. Can you imagine the difference we would see if all of our Senators, Congressman, Governors, ObamaRamaLama Administration and corporate executives did something like this. The problem would be solved immediately. At this time of giving, we should be giving our time, respect and resources to those that need our help Shame … (4 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria, Virginia for December 15, 2009
- 12/15/09 04:24 AM
Editor's Note: Every week we will try to provide two new Volunteer Opportunities in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area. To see all opportunities posted to date - Click HereFeatured this week . . . 1 - Center for Alexandria's Children (CAC) - Before the CAC opened its doors in March 2007, abused and neglected children in the City of Alexandria often had to tell their stories again and again. Following a disclosure to a teacher, a child might have to repeat the details to the principal, a school counselor, a social worker, police officers, police detectives, a child protection investigator, … (2 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunites for Alexandria Virginia - December 8, 2009
- 12/07/09 11:04 PM
Editor's Note: Every week we will try to provide two new Volunteer Opportunities in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area. To see all opportunities posted to date - Click Here Featured this week . . . 1- Mentoring Children in Alexandria. - Alexandria's Mentoring Partnership has been developed to offer our City's youth the support they need to thrive. Our collaboration will work to maximize mentor recruitment, screening and training and to ensure quality mentoring programs that reach all of Alexandria's youth-in-need. Alexandria Mentoring Partnership Programs include . . . Big Brothers and Big Sisters Brent Place Tutoring/Mentoring Higher Achievement iMentor … (0 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria Virginia - December 2, 2009
- 12/02/09 01:26 AM
Editor's Note: Every week we will try to provide two new Volunteer Opporunities in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area. To see all opportunites posted to date - Click HereFeatured this week . . . Black History Museum - The mission of the Black History Museum is to enrich the lives of Alexandria's residents and visitors, to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures and to stimulate appreciation of the diversity of the African American experience.Website: Click HereContact Info: Louis Hicks - DirectorEmail: Click Here The Alexandria Office on Women is dedicated to empowering women and their families by promoting equality, … (0 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria Virginia - November 23rd Update
- 11/23/09 09:38 PM
Editor's Note: Every week we will try to provide two new Volunteer Opporunities in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area. To see all opportunites posted to date - Click HereFeatured this week . . . The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.Website: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_chapLocal Chapter - The National … (1 comments)
volunteers: Amber Alerts in Virginia - Yes . . . You Can Help - Wireless Alerts
- 11/18/09 10:48 PM
Statistics show that the first three hours after a child's abduction are the most critical in recovery efforts. By signing up for wireless Amber Alerts you could play an integral in the recovery of an abducted child. Now you can receive a wireless alert on your cell phone whenever an Amber Alert is issued in Virginia. You might be the person that happens to see the car or person referenced in the Amber Alert. The more people that receive the Amber Alert, the more children we recover. It's simple. Just enter you ten digit cell phone number in the system - … (3 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria, Virginia - November 17, 2009
- 11/17/09 06:35 AM
Editor's Note: Every week we will try to provide two new Volunteer Opporunities in the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area. To see all opportunites posted to date - Click HereFeatured this week . . . Give Autism Hope - Give Autism Hope was established in 2009 with a mission of opening a school for children with autism and related disorders in a fully inclusive, nature oriented and loving environment Website - GiveAutismHope.orgEmail: giveautismhope@gmail.comPopulations Served: Families; Learning Disabilities; Cognitive Disabilities; Infants/Toddlers; Children; AdolescentsStop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the well-being of … (2 comments)
volunteers: Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria Virginia - 11-13-2009
- 11/13/09 08:33 AM
Center for Alexandria's Children - Volunteers are needed to ensure that materials in the waiting areas and playrooms are organized, in good condition, and are culturally representative of the children served Contact: Susan Kennedy at 703-838-4381 or skennedy@centerforalexandriaschildren.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itFood and Friends - Meal Delivery Volunteers - Are you interested in assisting to deliver meals and friendship in Northern Virginia? Deliveries are made between 10:00am-3:00pm and typical route includes 6-10 stops. Contact: Don Pitz at 202-269-6835 or dpitz@foodandfriends.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need … (0 comments)
volunteers: Alexandria Virginia Voluteer Opportunities
- 10/22/09 11:58 PM
Volunteer Alexandria - http://www.volunteeralexandria.org/ - For those that want to make a difference, you'll want to visit the Volunteer Alexandria website. Here is a little bit about the organization. Their Vision: All Alexandrians are engaged to make a difference in our community. Their Mission: The mission of Volunteer Alexandria is to build a better community by inspiring and mobilizing people to volunteer. Their Values: People - We believe that through volunteer service people have the capacity to enrich their own lives and improve the quality of life in Alexandria. Volunteer Alexandria believes an active volunteer community creates an environment in which … (1 comments)
Yes, Prince William spent a night sleeping on the streets in the bitter cold to experience what the homeless go through day after day. His mother Princess Diana was active with the group, Centerpoint, helping the homelsss and others that are down on their luck. 
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