This month's news and updates from Arlington Community Foundation.   ABOUT US | STAFF & BOARD   Remembering John Benton, 1950 - 2023 John was a current and active member of the Arlington Community Foundation board, and a true and faithful leader in every sense of the word. It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of a deeply committed and passionate advocate for Arlington. As this tribute to his life reads, John passed "unexpectedly, with his husband and life partner, David Briggs, at his side" after a sudden decline in health. There is a void left in this community by John's untimely passing, and we will do our best to hold that space with memories of his dedication and impact on the Arlington Community Foundation and so many other organizations and people. We hope that we do justice to the earnest, faithful, generous and passionate way that he approached his expression of love for this community, his friends, and his family. He will be missed in the Board room and all other spaces that he left void by his passing. We hope you will join us in keeping his husband, David Briggs, in your thoughts, and in honoring John's life and legacy. Read the tribute to John's life "This new job turns out to be one step forward, many steps back. This is so stressful." In an updated video and new discussion guide, meet Sandra, a single mother in Arlington working full-time, who keeps earning more... but getting poorer. Did you know? Low-income earners lose eligibility for subsidies for health care, food, child care, transportation or housing with even a minor rise in earnings, potentially leaving them and their family financially worse off than before. This is known as the benefits cliff. The specific way this scenario works out is unique to each household’s size, income, children’s ages, and other factors. Sandra, the woman in this video, is a single Arlington mom with two children, ages 10 months and 4 years old. Hers represents a very typical situation amongst Arlington’s working poor. After watching Sandra’s story, use the new background and discussion guide to further explore the systems challenges faced by low-income people and the policies and strategies that promote forward mobility and remove barriers like the benefits cliff. Watch Sandra's video It's not too late to plan thoughtfully for your year-end charitable giving We are here to help you consider the impact you would like to make on the causes and organizations that are important to you in the most tax-efficient way possible. As the Season of Giving quickly approaches, we understand you may have a lot of questions, concerns, and all-around conundrums when it comes to your charitable giving, such as: Where will your donations make the most impact? Is this a good year to “front load” your giving for tax purposes using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Is donating appreciated stock still a wise charitable strategy? How can a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) reduce taxable income from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)? Answering these questions (and so many others!) is what our philanthropy experts do. We invite you to explore our new Plan Your Giving page to explore some of the ways you might maximize your year-end giving (as well as your year-round giving). We love answering questions and meeting new people, so please don't hesitate to reach us at 703-243-4785 or [email protected] to discuss your own giving plans. Visit the new Plan Your Giving page Be in the room with your fellow Arlington change-makers Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the 30th annual Spirit of Community Awards & Luncheon taking place on November 17. We invite you to join us, along with hundreds of other Arlingtonians from all walks of life, for the annual celebration of our community and the individuals who have made Arlington a better home for all of us. The 30th annual Spirit of Community Awards Luncheon will take place on November 17 at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. Networking hour begins at 11 AM, with the event program starting at noon, and ending at approximately 1:30 PM. A full plated lunch service will be provided during the event, as well as coffee and tea service. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies and individuals, offering a wide range of recognition before, during, and after the event. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach us at 703-243-4785 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more and save your seat! Trouble seeing this email? View it as a webpage. Arlington Community Foundation | 4601 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 1050, Arlington, VA 22203 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!