The City of Alexandria continues to share updates on local resources, including programs that help residents facing financial strain or disruption in federal benefits. Our community partners and service providers are working to ensure that households have access to reliable food assistance during this period.

As cold weather sets in, the City of Alexandria continues its commitment to ensuring safety and warmth for unhoused individuals and families through its annual winter shelter program.

National Homelessness Awareness Week takes place November 16-22. The City of Alexandria’s approach to homelessness is framed through a “Continuum of Care” model: prevention, shelter, transitional supports, and permanent housing, all coordinated across agencies...

Underage drinking remains a serious public health and social issue across the U.S. In Virginia, one strategy to reduce youth access to alcohol is Project Sticker Shock (PSS). This youth-led campaign, aimed at highlighting the critical need to prevent underage access to alcohol...

As the holidays approach, many families in Alexandria face difficult choices. They may have to choose between paying bills, keeping the heat on, or buying warm clothes for their children. ALX Closet helps bridge the gap...

“Without SNAP right now, I don’t know what my situation would be,” he said. “It’s made it possible for me to eat without having to choose between food or paying for gas, car maintenance, or my phone, which I need to look for better employment. SNAP is saving my life right now.”

For many people, the decision to seek help for mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges is not an easy one. The City of Alexandria’s Same Day Access (SDA) program offers a simple but powerful promise: the first steps to accessing help are available today.

See highlights of new and existing resources to support individuals and families. We encourage residents, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations to share these resources with their neighbors and networks.