Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, an international day of donations that many nonprofits rely on for an end-of-year fundraising bump.
Arlington County is home to numerous nonprofits that depend on local residents’ donations, including over 200 community organizations listed on a county directory. Below is a selection of some noteworthy groups — selected based on a recent ARLnow Readers’ Choice poll and other sources — to consider contributing to this year.
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Arlington’s largest food bank provides free, fresh groceries to thousands of Arlington County residents every week. It has seen increasing need for years, a trend that CEO Charlie Meng expects to continue.
2708 S. Nelson Street, Shirlington
Arlington Free Clinic
This nonprofit provides medical care to over 1,600 uninsured Arlington residents. CEO Lesley Daigle has warned of an expected surge in need due to cuts to federal funding and tighter eligibility requirements.
2921 11th St S., Douglas Park
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Pet adoption and foster services, veterinary care and wildlife rescue efforts are just some of the many programs the AWLA operates in Arlington, in addition to advocating against animal cruelty in all its forms.
2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Shirlington
Aspire! Afterschool Learning
This organization provides afterschool and summer programs for kids in third through eighth grade, seeking to strengthen literacy, math and other skills among historically underserved students.
909 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington Mill
Bridges to Independence
This nonprofit runs a homeless shelter and seeks to offer pathways out of homelessness. It also has a community services center and runs workforce development and youth development programs.
2229 Shirlington Road, Green Valley
Doorways
This service provider for survivors of abuse offers emergency shelter and runs a 24-hour hotline for domestic and sexual violence.
671 N. Glebe Road, Ballston
EcoAction Arlington
Expanding Arlington’s tree canopy is a core goal of this organization, which will be out knocking on doors tomorrow with the goal of raising $3,000.
3308 S. Stafford Street, Fairlington
PathForward
Homeless shelter beds, street outreach and medical services are all offered through this organization that seeks to provide pathways into housing stability.
2020 14th Street N., Radnor/Fort Myer Heights
