Mount Vernon at Home is a nonprofit organization that serves aging adults in the Mount Vernon area. The organization provides its services to senior citizens in order to assist them in living in their own homes as safely and comfortably as possible.
Membership is required to receive services, some of which include transportation, yard work, light housekeeping, referrals for professionals and social programs and activities.
The Alexandria chapter of the American Red Cross trains volunteers to help the public prepare for and respond to daily emergencies. Volunteers also are trained to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide food, clothing and other items to people impacted by disasters.
The Child & Family Network Centers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pre-school education programs for at-risk children throughout the area. The organization operates six fully-accredited pre-schools, as well as offering a variety of family programs based on specific need, including educational and health services. Donation, volunteer and enrollment information is available on the website.
Carpenter's Shelter is a charitable organization that offers programs and services for the homeless. It offers shelter, education, advocacy and more. Volunteer opportunities are available here for those looking to get involved.
For over 60 years, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has served as a community resource for homeless animals. The organization promotes responsible pet care through adoptions, education, spay and neuter assistance and community service and outreach. It operates the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, an open-admission facility that accepts any and all animals in need of homes. In addition to cats and dogs, the shelter also accepts and places rabbits, pigs, guinea pigs, birds, chinchillas, iguanas and many other animals.
Rebuilding Together is a non-profit organization based on Princess Street in Alexandria. The group has a national network of over 200 affiliates and offers a wide range of services and programs, focusing on repair work by volunteers for homes and neighborhoods for people in need. The group offers repair programs year round and also holds a special National Rebuilding Day in the month of April. Repair services are free of charge and include programs for elderly clients, physically challenged clients and more. Check the main site for details on how to donate or for information on getting involved as a volunteer.
The Knights of Columbus Council #5998 has members who are dedicated to serving the Mt. Vernon community through activities such as blood drives and fundraisers. The organization is the nation's oldest Catholic fraternal groups, and Council #5998 has a partnership with Good Shepherd Catholic Church and St. Louis Catholic Church. The Council holds weekly Bingo nights on Wednesday and Friday nights.
This national nonprofit organization's promotes rights and services for victims -- of crime, bullying, disaster and more. It has various initiatives for victims and witness assistance, and for professionals, victims and survivors.
The Koinonia Foundation is a Christian human services organization. Services include teaching life management skills, offering goods and services to those in need and providing a community resource center.
Christ House provides food, emergency-assistance shelter and support to men and women in need. Volunteers act as job mentors to help the homeless find employment. The organization also serves meals and manages a thrift shop.