Saturday, December 31, 2011
A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community.
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- Doug Tallman
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
This week, McLean Patch highlighted a number of local charities. These nonprofits play a vital role in our community, and we hope you can find time and energy to support them. Our local project was part of a larger one that shone a spotlight on public-minded agencies that serve us in the metropolitan Washington area. Do you know of any other nonprofits that deserve special attention? Let us know. You can email me or leave a note in the comments. Here's a recap of what we published in McLean as well as around the region: In McLean: American Legion Post 270 Falls Church-McLean Children's Center Doorways for Women and Families McLean Little League McLean Project for the Arts In Fairfax County: Hope in Northern Virginia Creative Cauldron …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Striving to end domestic violence and family homelessness in Northern Virginia
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: To envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing. We see a future without homelessness or domestic violence. And it’s why we offer safe shelter and housing, life-changing support services, and community advocacy. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 504-9400; Fax: (703) 522-4338; Address: P.O. Box 100185 Arlington, Va., 22210; Website: www.doorwaysva.org Financials: The organization programs are grounded in evidence-based models that yield optimal outcomes in areas of child welfare, family preservation, family …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The McLean Little League chapter has been a party of the community since 1956.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "The mission of McLean Little League is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 356-2695; Email: president@mcleanll.com; Address: McLean Little League, P.O. Box 222, McLean, Va. 22101; Website: www.mcleanll.com Financials: The annual operating budget, which includes all programs, park maintenance…
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
MPA will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "The mission of McLean Project for the Arts is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the Mid-Atlantic region; to promote public awareness and understanding of the concepts of contemporary art; and to offer instruction and education in the visual arts." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 790-1953; Fax: (703) 790-1012; Email: info@mpaart.org; Address: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean; www.mpaart.org Financials: According to Executive Director Nancy Perry, the 2011 operating budget, which includes paying for …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
This organization was founded in 1968.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission and Philosophy: "We believe all children have the right to participate in a quality early childhood education program with developmentally appropriate activities, in the least restrictive environment possible; we strive to provide the necessary support for the individual child, his or her parents, and the staff. The Falls Church–McLean Children’s Center uses innovative teaching methods to help 70 children ages two to five years old grow and develop alongside peers from many countries representing a variety of ethnicities." Contact Information: Phone: (703) …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Legion post helps veterans, their families, youths and national security, as well as promoting Americanism.
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- Doug Tallman
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: The American Legion Post 270 of McLean distributes funds to promote activities such as those involving support to: Veterans (Affairs and Rehabilitation, VA Hospital equipment and services, Emergency Financial Assistance, Benefits Guidance, Vinson Hall events); National Security (Troop Support, Comforting Warriors, and Transition Assistance); Americanism (Boys and Girls State/Nation attendees, Boy Scouts, Oratorical Competition), and Youth; (Child Welfare Foundation, Family Support Networks, McLean Youth Orchestra, and Temporary Financial Assistance). …
