Announcements

We are so thrilled to announce the launch of Arlington’s Nonprofit Directory! We have heard from many in the community, especially those who participate in our annual Nonprofit Wish Catalog (arlcf.org/wish), that they are interested in a “go-to” resource to learn about Arlington nonprofits.

This new directory will now serve as that year-round resource. We’ve compiled self-reported information from over sixty 501(c)(3) organizations serving Arlington County. Use the directory to search by keyword, area of impact, or filters including: populations served, type of work, population scope, leadership demographics, and budget size. On each nonprofit profile, you can find links to their website, social media, and financials, mission and program statements, info on how to donate and get involved, and more!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Dear Neighbors, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe has opened its 2nd location in National Landing. The cafe is open seven days a week and now offers Happy Hour and Dinner! We are proud to announce the expansion of our cafes in Arlington, where our journey began five years ago in Ballston at 672 Flats. We are thankful to be a part of this wonderful community, through thick and thin, where we’ve made many friends. We are proud of the support we’ve both received and provided to the community and thank our customers for making that possible.

We are expanding our services. Each Cafe is hosting monthly events including coffee cuppings featuring Intelligentsia Coffee and Kiddough Doughnut Decorating parties. Sign up on Eventbrite. We’re hosting folks for Happy Hour and offering event space for hosting parties in Good Company. Keep an eye out for rotating specials including single origin coffees, new doughnuts, and lunch deals.

Well-Paid Maids is known as the only certified living-wage cleaning company in the D.C. area, paying cleaners a starting wage of $24 an hour. Plus, they offer benefits, like health insurance, 24 days of PTO and more.

But Well-Paid Maids is more than an ethical cleaning company. The team works hard to advocate for workers’ rights and fair, living wages in a notoriously dirty industry.

Award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot is bringing her Family Fun Story Time Brunch to Arlington at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Saturday April 6 at noon! Join Tara for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles and joy! It’s not just stories, it’s a SHOW that’s perfect for kids and kids at heart–fun for everyone! Plus a tasty brunch at Freddie’s! Click the link and make your reservations now! ❤️ 🫧 🌈

The Summer 2024 STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math) Fellowship application is now open! Apply by April 15 to be considered!

The STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowship provides Arlington Public Schools (APS) high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers with opportunities to learn about workplace needs in STEAM-related fields and for them to use the experience to enhance student learning to match workplace expectations in a selected industry. STEAM Fellows participate in a three-week summer fellowship, receiving a $4,000 stipend upon completion.

Local mental health nonprofit, Rock Recovery, is starting its next teen body image therapy group on Wednesday, April 10th. This is a 75-minute therapy group designed for teens who struggle with disordered eating and self image. Led by a therapist, the group will help your teen navigate recovery, body acceptance, identity development, and more in a supportive peer setting. This group meets at Rock Recovery’s office in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn) and will run weekly on Wednesdays from April 10th – May 29th (open to high school students ages 14-18). Schedule a free, 20 minute consultation at rockrecoveryed.org to see if this group could be a good fit for your teen!

When: Wednesdays, April 10th-May 29th from 4:15 – 5:30 PM

Well-Paid Maids, the only certified living-wage cleaning service in the DMV, has added a new service to its online booking menu: office and building cleanings.

This includes offices, building lobbies, shared amenity spaces and more throughout D.C., Arlington, Alexandria and more.

LAST CALL! Just 2 weeks left to register!

Sign up today to secure your spot in one of MoCA Arlington’s award-winning programs! From drawing and painting to ceramics and mixed media, you are sure to find an inspiring art class. Enrich your creative journey with our talented instructors and explore the world of art in a fun and supportive environment.

Spring is in the air which means it’s time to garden! The annual Wakefield HS Plant Sale is accepting pre-sale orders through March 31st! Check out the catalog (http://www.wakefieldPTSA.org/plantsale) and order between now and March 31st. Plan to pick up your plants and shop on-site on April 20th.

This is the Wakefield PTSA’s largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds go directly to Wakefield faculty, staff and students. This effort funds 80% of the PTSA budget so please consider placing an order today so that we may continue to provide our students and faculty with support and enriching opportunities each year!

Come out one and all to join this scenic, flat 5k in the heart of DC near the nation’s Capitol! Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt & a Chip Timed Event. Walkers and strollers are welcome.

This run/walk/roll event, sponsored by the nonprofit Alex Manfull Fund (TheAlexmanfullFund.org), aims to raise awareness and fund research on PANS and PANDAS, Post-Infectious Immune-Mediated Neuropsychiatric Disorders. The disease arises from an abnormal immune response following common infections in kids and young adults. Funds raised last year supported cutting-edge research on PANS and PANDAS at academic facilities around the country, including the POND Brain Bank at Georgetown University. Proceeds from this year’s race will help fund the POND Brain Bank and other critical research, education, and clinical care. The event commemorates the life of Alex Manfull who died at age 26 due to PANDAS. Susan and William Manfull, Alex’s parents, established the Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short — or interrupted — by this disease. CLICK HERE TO RACE OR DONATE! https://thealexmanfullfund.org/the-alex-manfull-fund-2024-5k-run-walk/