Fifth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Month Fair

The Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force kicked off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer + (LGBTQ+) Pride Month with the Fifth Annual Alexandria Pride Fair on June 4. The event showcased inclusive and affirming services in Alexandria. Pride Month is recognized each year to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and the influence they have had around the world, as well as to raise awareness of the challenges faced by the community.

Point-in-Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness: Intersectionality with Race and Impact of COVID Funding

The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count provides a one-night unduplicated “snapshot” of persons experiencing homelessness. The results help convey the scope of homelessness, identify and assess unmet needs and gaps in services, inform funding and other planning decisions, and evaluate progress made in preventing and ending homelessness.

Resources  

Highlights of new and existing resources to support individuals and families during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.  We encourage residents, faith-based and nonprofit organizations to share these resources with their neighbors and networks.

City of Alexandria Reports on Progress in Implementing Strategies to Improve Lives for All Children and Families

The City’s Unified Implementation Team (UIT) comprises leadership from Alexandria City Public Schools, the Alexandria Health Department, the Department of Community and Human Services and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria. These agencies aligned the overlapping areas of their respective five-year strategic plans to focus on mutual goals and coordinate efforts. In the first of two annual updates to the community, see examples of the progress that has been made.

City of Alexandria and Arlington County Contract to Provide Detox Services for Individuals with Addiction

The City of Alexandria and Arlington County are offering residents the opportunity to obtain substance use withdrawal support and recovery services in a residential setting, traditionally known as detox. The City formed an agreement with Arlington, which has contracted National Capital Treatment & Recovery to provide withdrawal support and recovery services for the use of alcohol and other drugs through the Arlington Recovery Center (ARC).

Building & Supporting the Early Childhood Education Workforce in Alexandria

Recent years have been challenging for the early childhood workforce. The need for an equitable and accessible early care and education system in Alexandria is paramount. Partner organizations are committed to building and supporting the early childhood workforce.

Recognizing a Local Foster Care Family

City of Alexandria foster parents Emily and Peter were recently recognized by the organization “Together We Rise” for the care they provide to a child. Learn about ways to support children in foster care.

Resources

See and share new and existing resources to support individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis or those in need.  

Help Ukrainian Refugees

For many people in Alexandria, there is a desire to help the Ukrainian refugees.  Learn how.

Community Members Encouraged to Prevent Child Abuse and Visit Symbolic Pinwheel Garden

The prevention of child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. Individuals and groups are encouraged to learn how to prevent abuse and respond when concerned about the safety of a child. Read about potential signs of abuse and see the available trainings.

Free Trainings on Adverse Childhood Experiences Help Flatten the Mental Health Curve

Join the City for a free virtual training to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their impact on the brain and how to support the children and adults affected.

Sexual Assault Awareness

The City’s Sexual Assault Center (SAC) is sponsoring activities and events around the community to raise awareness of sexual assault and support survivors.

Dispose of Unneeded Medications During Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Year-Round

Learn about options for medication disposal, including temporary collection sites on April 30, permanent medication drop-off locations, a new permanent needle disposal box and methods for disposing of medication safely at home.

Public Charge and SNAP Food Assistance

Applying for or receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not make anyone a public charge and it will not be considered in a public charge determination.

Gun Locks and Medication Lock Boxes Available as Part of Suicide Prevention Efforts

Studies show that when firearms are accessible, individuals are three times more likely to die by suicide, and most people who die by suicide use firearms, poisons or medications. Help limit access to lethal means through locking devices and access help for people in need.

Alexandria Launches Marcus Alert System and Names City’s Coordinator

The new system aims at improving the response to behavioral health crises, ensuring that such crises are responded to in a clinically appropriate manner, including a reduction in police involvement.

Let’s Talk Tuesday: New Support Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault

The meetings will be held virtually every Tuesday, starting January 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks. The group is open for age 18 and up from all genders.

Personal Finance and Career Building Classes for City Residents

The classes are meant to help participants improve their financial life, manage budget, improve income stability, advance monetary education, and reduce and eliminate debts.

City Offers Warming Centers This Winter

Besides providing regular services to the community, those sites also offer short-term relief from the cold during winter days, free on-site Wi-Fi and power sources to charge personal devices and portable electronic gadgets.

City Encourages Job Seekers to Apply to WIOA’s Career Readiness Program

Locally, the plan is intended to help residents who lost their careers due to plant closures, company downsizing, or some other significant change in market conditions, especially during the coronavirus pandemic which triggered a significant job loss in the labor market.

DCHS Moving to New Location in 2023

The relocation plan supports and aligns with the Department’s values, mission and vision of a community in which residents enjoy a sense of well-being, safety and self-sufficiency.

Resources Update: WIOA’s Career Readiness Program Plus $3500 Award; Financial Classes with Gifts Cards; Teen and Adult Support Groups for Survivors of Sexual Assault; Assistance with Food and More

Twice monthly, DCHS highlights new and existing resources to support individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis or those in need.

City of Alexandria Launches Work-Based Learning Program

The program matches job seekers with participating employers and creates an environment where individuals can apply and expand upon their skills while earning a stipend of at least $15/hour.

New Online Resource for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

The first of its kind resource is a digital platform that includes a website; a social media component; graphics and visual narratives.

City Offers Reusable Bags to SNAP and WIC Communities

SNAP and WIC recipients can avoid the five-cent bag fee when shopping at grocery stores, convenience stores and drug stores by using their own bags.

Resources Update: Work-Based Learning Program; Support Group for Teen Survivors; Reusable Bags to SNAP and WIC Recipients; Warming Centers; Winter Shelter; Vaccine Pop-Ups for Ages 5+; and More

We encourage residents and faith-based and nonprofit organizations to share these resources with their neighbors and networks.

Sexual Assault Center Hosting Support Group for Teen Survivors

Beginning February 2, 2022, the meetings will be hosted on Wednesdays for six weeks during lunch from 11:19 a.m. to 12:33 p.m.

Alexandria’s Winter Shelters are Now Open

The City of Alexandria’s overnight winter shelter services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness are now available in two locations.

DCHS Releases 2021 Community Impact Report

The report outlines the Department’s accomplishments around a wide range of services and programs aimed at improving the lives of Alexandria’s residents.

Alexandria’s PIE Hosting Two-Day Family Event

The Parent Infant Education program (PIE) will be hosting a two-day family engagement event on November 17 and November 19.

Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Food Delivery

Senior Services of Alexandria is seeking volunteers to distribute meals to a number of families with children in the city during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Kaiser Provides Free Health Coverage to 75 Alexandrians

The Kaiser Permanente Community Health Access Program (CHAP) is providing health care coverage with no monthly payments to 75 City of Alexandria residents

Resources Update: Vaccine Pop-Ups for Ages 5+; Free Rides to Vaccine Sites for 60+; Child Care Assistance; Winter Shelter; Assistance with Food, Rent, College and Career; and More

Twice monthly, DCHS highlights new and existing resources to support individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis or those in need.

Holiday Sharing Program Accepts Donations

The City of Alexandria invites the public to help make the 2021 holiday season brighter for some of the most vulnerable members of our community

30-Day Community Racial Equity Challenge

The 30-Day Racial Equity Challenge is an educational tool used to advance deeper understanding of the intersections of race, power, privilege, supremacy and oppression.

Winter Fuel Assistance Program is Accepting Applications

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services is accepting applications for the Fuel Assistance Program through Friday, November 12.

Navigation Assistance Available During Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Alexandria residents can make changes to their Medicare prescription drug plans during Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 - December 7, 2021.

Police Wearing Purple Bandanas During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Members of Alexandria’s Police Department together with their service dogs wore purple bandanas during October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

SAC is Bringing Back Resiliency Yoga

The Alexandria Sexual Assault Center is bringing back Resiliency Yoga, a series of gentle and mindful yoga classes offered to survivors and co-survivors of sexual assault.

City Encourages Youth to Apply to College Readiness Program

The City of Alexandria encourages youth to apply to Project Discovery, a college and career readiness program that helps low income and first-generation college students to access opportunities in higher education.

City of Alexandria Raises Awareness About Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The City of Alexandria Domestic Violence Program (DVP) is reminding the community about how to recognize it and how to access help.

Tales from Alexandria’s Queer History

Alexandria was the first locality in Virginia to extend protections to gays and lesbians through its human rights ordinance. In recognition of October as LGBTQ+ History Month, DCHS is sharing information and stories about queer history in the city.

City of Alexandria Encourages Residents to Dispose of Unneeded Medications During Drug Take Back Day

Residents have several options to safely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those prescribed by veterinarians, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 23 and year-round.

DCHS and SPAN Raise Awareness on Ways to Prevent Suicide

DCHS and SPAN encourage residents to educate themselves and others on ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental health.

Alexandria City Council Approves Additional Eviction Prevention Resources

The decision funds $407,000 to assist people at risk for eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City Launches Co-Response Pilot Program to Support Individuals in Behavioral Health Crisis

The program pairs a specially trained law enforcement officer and a licensed, behavioral health clinician to respond in tandem to calls for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Public Notice: Retention Period Expiring for Parent Infant Education Program Medical Records 1993-1996

Participants wanting to obtain their records should call the Health Information Unit at 703.746.3555 or email MHMedicalRecords@alexandriava.gov before October 11.

SNAP Benefits to Increase Beginning October 1

The increase comes as pandemic relief funds, which temporarily expanded SNAP’s maximum benefits by 15%, are set to expire on September 30.

Gun Violence Prevention in Domestic Violence Can Start at an Early Age

Statistics link gun violence and domestic and sexual violence; education can play a significant role in preventing violence including violence related to families, particularly if it starts at an early age.

City of Alexandria Raises Awareness of Drug Overdose and Recovery; City Hall Lights up Teal

Events recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day include distributing free Narcan, fentanyl test strips and medication lockboxes at Market Square.

City of Alexandria Launches Program to Distribute Fentanyl Test Strips, Narcan and Treatment Resources to Individuals Reentering the Community from Jail

The Reentry Bag Program distributes substance use treatment and peer support information along with Narcan and fentanyl test strips to individuals who were formerly incarcerated and are reentering the community.

DCHS Coordinating with City Partners to Support Afghan Refugees; How Residents Can Help

Learn how the City of Alexandria is supporting arriving Afghan refugees and how residents can help.

National Awareness Months Celebrate Recovery, Emphasize Prevention of Substance Misuse and Suicide

September is National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Department of Community and Human Services encourages residents to access resources and help raise awareness

Sexual Assault Center Hosting Evening Support Group for Survivors

The eight-week evening virtual support group, open to all genders 18 and up, aims at walking with survivors in their recovery journey.

CDC Eviction Moratorium No Longer in Effect, But State Eviction Protections Extend to June 2022

With the uncertainty around frequently changing eviction moratoriums and protections, the City urges landlords and renters to act now to prevent evictions by accessing rent relief assistance.

RAISE To Host Celebration Featuring a Documentary Screening on August 26

Residents and community members are invited to attend a community-wide virtual event to celebrate the second birthday of Alexandria’s trauma-informed community network on August 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

City of Alexandria Hosts 8th Annual Youth Leadership Conference

On August 10-12, 52 youth attended the free event that empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in the Alexandria community.

WDC Career Center Reopens to Public, Two-Hour Slots Available by Appointment

The Workforce Development Center is increasing access to the general public through two-hour appointments to conduct self-directed education and job search activities.

Registration Open for Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

The course teaches risk factors, warning signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders, the effects of the illnesses, an overview of treatments and a five-step action plan for helping someone with symptoms.

American Rescue Plan Allocations Will Help Alexandrians Recover

Alexandria City Council unanimously approved a $29.8 million allocation plan for the first quarter of the City’s allotment of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding

Registration Open for August 10-12 Virtual Youth Leadership Conference

Registration is open for the eighth annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference (YLC), which will be held virtually August 10-12.

Nominate an Alexandria Centenarian by July 30 for Special Recognition

City of Alexandria in collaboration with the Successful Aging Committee invites nominations to recognize the experiences and achievements of residents who have lived a century or longer.

Register Now For Annual Gala to Enrich Lives of Children in Foster Care

The Fund for Alexandria’s Child is hosting the “Families Helping Families: From Our Home to Yours Virtual Gala” on August 12 to help enrich the lives of children in foster care during this critical time in their development.

Alexandria Resident Advocates for Funding that Changed His Life

Alexandria resident Michael Johnson was the first person to step up to the podium at the July 6 Alexandria City Council meeting, the first in-person meeting since the pandemic began.

DCHS Initiates New Dental, Vision and Hearing Aid Program

City of Alexandria residents who need dental care and do not have health or dental insurance coverage are invited to apply.

DCHS is Recognizing the People and Efforts That Help Families Stay Together

2021 Homeless Count in the City of Alexandria Reveals Reductions During Pandemic and Increased Inequity

In the City of Alexandria, the Count identified 106 people who were homeless, this is a 49% decrease in the total homeless number from the 2020 PIT Count, which identified 207 individuals.

DCHS Hosting Free Sessions to Help Residents Sign Up for Child Tax Credit

DCHS is hosting free sessions to help families access the American Rescue Plan 2021 Child Tax Credit

City Invites Community Feedback on the Arlandria-Chirilagua Plan

City of Alexandria is inviting community feedback on the Arlandria-Chirilagua Plan, which includes recommendations related to housing, land use, open space, transportation and more

Proclamation Recognizes Fatherhood Awareness Month

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson issued a proclamation recognizing June as National Fatherhood Awareness Month.

Celebrate Juneteenth With a Range of Virtual Events and Opportunities

City of Alexandria is celebrating Juneteenth, commemorating emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States

Sexual Assault Center Hosting Summer Lunchtime Support Group for Survivors

City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center is hosting a summer lunchtime virtual support group for survivors of sexual assault.

Participate in a Global Campaign and Local Events Supporting Refugees

World Refugee Day is June 20, and DCHS encourages residents to express solidarity with refugees by participating in local events and a global campaign

Presentation Focuses on Deeper Understanding of Child Behavior

The session featured content adapted from Zero to Three: The Growing Brain and highlighted the “Five R’s,” a theory of healthy brain development that can help professionals and parents caring for young children

Registration Open for Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

DCHS is offering a virtual training course designed to help laypersons and paraprofessionals learn skills to support adolescents who are experiencing a mental health

Summer Cooling Options for Alexandria Residents and Seniors

The City of Alexandria offers several locations as options to residents who may not have cooling in their homes

Alexandria Fire Department Hosting Community Sessions on Restructure

The Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) is hosting three virtual community engagement opportunities to answer questions from residents about a new organizational restructure

Voice of America Episode Reflects on Effects of the Pandemic on Mental Health

DCHS Senior Therapist Supervisor Angela Connor and Alexandria resident Henry Johnson are among others from Alexandria and North Carolina who reflect on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in a special edition of the Voice of America (VOA)

City Hosting Amharic Language Webinar About the COVID-19 Vaccine on May 27

City of Alexandria is hosting Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Amharic language speakers on May 27, 7-8 p.m.

Register Now for Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops

Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and Alexandria Library are hosting free, online Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops from June 3-5.

New Program Expands Distribution of Narcan and Recovery Resources

The Opioid Work Group announces the launch of an Opioid Overdose Recovery Bag Program in partnership with paramedics in the Alexandria Fire Department.

DCHS Celebrates 40 Under 40 Recipients

The Department of Community and Human Services congratulates this year’s recipients of the Chamber ALX 40 Under 40 Honorees for their impact on the City of Alexandria.

City Collects 442 Pounds of Unwanted Medications

City of Alexandria collected 442 pounds of unused and expired medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 24.

Register Now for Workshop on Building Developmental Relationships with Youth

Residents and professionals who work with youth are invited to register for the two-day Intentional Relationships Virtual Workshop

Alexandria Community Services Board Notice of Public Hearing

Register Now for Alexandria Trauma and Resiliency Summit on May 20

The event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by RAISE, Alexandria’s trauma-informed community network (TICN).

Applications for Summer Youth Employment Program Open Through April 27

Local Mental Health Charity Accepting Applications for Board

Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center is accepting applications for board members

Local Vaccine Efforts and Hiring Featured in Latest Strive & Thrive Podcast Episode

The City’s expanding vaccination efforts and job opportunities available at vaccination sites are discussed in the latest episode of the Strive & Thrive Alexandria Podcast.

Volunteers Needed to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The Sexual Assault Center (SAC) and the Domestic Violence Program (DVP) are seeking volunteers to help support survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

City of Alexandria Commits Federal Funding to Guaranteed Income Pilot

The guaranteed income pilot program will provide direct, recurring cash payments of $500 a month, with no restrictions on use, to 150 Alexandria households for two years.

City Wants Public Input on Alexandria Mobility Plan Draft

The City of Alexandria invites residents and businesses to review and provide feedback on the draft Alexandria Mobility Plan

Tax Preparation Service Extended to May 15

The service is available by appointment only to qualifying residents. Taxpayers are eligible if their income is below $55,000 for individuals and families.

Summer RPCA Registration Open, Financial Assistance Available

Registration is open for Alexandria residents for classes and activities offered by the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA)

New Handout Lists Community Resources for Residents Experiencing Homelessness

The Department of Community and Human Services encourages community organizations and residents to utilize a new handout listing community resources for individuals at risk for or experiencing homelessness.

USCIS No Longer Applying 2019 Public Charge Rule

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is no longer applying the August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule

RPCA Offers Financial Assistance to Help With Spring Program Fees For Eligible Residents

The spring session offers a variety of in-person options for all ages and new virtual programs, ranging from fitness and sports programs to environmental education, camps for children and creative and performing arts programs.

City Accepting Applications for Youth Peer Advocates

The City of Alexandria invites Alexandria high schoolers to apply for Keep It 360 Peer Advocates positions, which support prevention and outreach efforts.

DCHS Offering Virtual Medicare Workshop Series

The Department of Community and Human Services is offering a series of virtual workshops about Medicare

SAPCA Encourages Residents to Use Permanent Medication Drop Boxes This Week

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) encourages residents to clean out home medicine cabinets and safely dispose of medications this week.

Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying City of Alexandria Residents

The City is offering free tax preparation services by appointment only to qualifying residents. Taxpayers are eligible if their income is below $55,000 for individuals and families.

City's Race and Social Equity Officer is a Panelist on Agenda Alexandria January 25 Event

Jaqueline Tucker is one of three panelists during Agenda Alexandria’s “Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alexandria,” an online conversation with local and national leaders.

SAPCA Launches Vaping Prevention Social Media Campaign

The campaign videos were created by T.C. Williams High School students and feature Alexandria youth sharing the reasons why they do not vape.

Regional Event for Parents and Caregivers to Focus on Mental Health of Youth and Children

NAMI Ending the Silence is a free virtual educational event focusing on the warning signs of mental health conditions in youth and what steps parents and caregivers can take to help children get support.

Residents Encouraged to Access New Website for Suicide Prevention

SPAN encourages residents to educate themselves and others on ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental health by accessing and promoting resources on a newly redesigned website.

DCHS Launches Text Line to Increase Access to Programs and Services

DCHS launches a text line to increase access to programs and services and expand “Assistance from a Distance” options.

Virtual Event to Feature Coping Resources and Highlight SAPCA Accomplishments, Goals

Attend a community event on December 16, 6-7 p.m., featuring resources and tools for coping with stress and change during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WDC and Regional Airports Rapid Response Layoff Services Program Featured on CBS This Morning

The regional program provides services like free job training, paid work experiences, career coaching, resume writing assistance, job readiness workshops, online job fairs, virtual training and financial coaching.

Helping to Provide a Safety Net for Low-Income Alexandrians

Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center offers a safety net for low-income Alexandrians receiving mental health or developmental disability services.

Winter Shelter Now Open in Two Locations

A shelter at Lee Center (1108 Jefferson) is serving single adults and another at Carpenter's Shelter (5701 Duke St., Suite D) is serving families.

WDC Receives LCNV Community Partner Award

The award recognizes collaborative program providing highly intensive literacy and work readiness English classes for refugees.

City Collects 227 Pounds of Medication On Drug Take Back Day

Special collections took place at four locations in Alexandria during the event, which provides a safe and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

Virtual Community Event to Feature Annual Pregnancy Data Release and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy

The online event will also feature a proclamation by Mayor Justin Wilson.

City Hall Lights Up Purple This Week for Domestic Violence Awareness Day

The Commission for Women and the Friends of the Commission for Women are lighting City Hall purple this week in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Day (Wear Purple Day) on October 22.

City of Alexandria and Community Partners Provide ALX Cares Grocery Gift Cards to Eligible Residents

The ALX Cares Grocery Gift Card Program provides eligible Alexandria residents with pre-paid grocery cards in denominations of $100, $200 and $400 through December, or for as long as funding is available.

Regional Job Fair on October 22

The free event will give Northern Virginia job seekers and employers the opportunity to meet via chat and video.

Initiative Gives Residents Access to Online Job Training Courses

Access more than 5,500 free online self-paced workplace, business, technical and IT courses through SkillUp, an local initiative to help workers recently laid-off as well as those who are looking to change careers.

DCHS Encourages Residents, Community Organizations to Help People Access Stimulus Checks

Millions of Americans, many of them low income, may not know they are eligible or how to submit their information and receive their stimulus check. You can help.

Virtual Gala Raises $54,000 to Enrich Lives of Children in Foster Care

The annual event, which was hosted virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, helps raise funds to directly benefit children in foster care and children at risk for abuse and neglect.

Opioid Work Group Launches Social Media Awareness Campaign

"Think you know about opioids? Think again" aims to raise awareness about opioid misuse, overdose risks, treatment and recovery.

Sexual Assault Center Hosting Virtual Support Group for Survivors

The City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center is hosting an eight week virtual support group for survivors of sexual assault beginning October 2. Register by September 15.

Families Invited to Take Child Care Needs Survey

The City invites Alexandria families to participate in an online survey to assess child care needs and preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

View a Video of Virtual Event Addressing Kids' Back to School Mental Health

View a video of “Back to School Worries: How to Protect Your Kid’s Mental Health,” a virtual town hall for families that was held on August 13.

Submit a Video About Your Career and Education Choices to Help Alexandria Youth Explore Theirs

Submit a 30-second to 1-minute video about your career and education choices to help Alexandria youth learn about career and education opportunities.

Alexandria Youth Participate in Virtual Summer Employment Program

This summer, 201 Alexandria youth participated in a six-week virtual workforce experience during the Workforce Development Center’s Youth Employment Services (YES) 2020.

Virtual Child Care Open House on August 19 Will Showcase Local Child Care Programs

The Alexandria Emergency Child Care Collaborative and Smart Beginnings Alexandria will host the online open house on August 19, from 7-8:30 p.m.

WDC Launches New Customer Call Center

New Workforce Development Center customer call center provides faster service, enhances customer experience and introduces dedicated lines for English, Spanish, Amharic and Dari language speakers.

Register for Virtual Event to Help Parents Protect Kids Mental Health

Learn more about “Back to School Worries: How to Protect Your Kid’s Mental Health,” a virtual town hall for families on August 13, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

City Programs Provide Locking Medicine Boxes at Food Distributions

Learn more about these life-saving devices and how you can get one!

Virtual Gala to Benefit Children in Foster Care on August 14

Attend for free the Fund for Alexandria’s Child “Stay at Home Gala” on August 14 at 8 p.m.

Alexandria’s Trauma Informed Community Network Celebrates First Birthday

On July 23, Resilience Alexandria: Inform Support Elevate (RAISE) celebrated its first birthday.

Watch Online the July 20 Town Hall on Race, Community and Policing

Watch a video and view slides from the second in a series of town hall discussions to promote sharing and understanding about how systemic racism impacts Alexandria

Registration Open for Virtual Youth Leadership Conference, August 11-13

Alexandria youth can register through August 7 for the seventh annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference, which will be held virtually August 11-13.

T.C. Williams Club Awarded SPAN Mini-Grant for Mental Health, Self-Care Activities

The KeepIt360 Club was awarded a mini-grant by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN) for activities that focus on helping students learn about mental health and self-care.

Project Discovery Hosts Event for Graduating Seniors, Awards Scholarships

On June 9, Project Discovery hosted a Virtual Student Recognition and Year End Celebration for graduating seniors and awarded scholarships.