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Food, Shelter, Clothing, & More Basic Needs

Browse and support the year-end wishes of 8 organizations serving the most basic human needs of our neighbors. Click each link to go directly to that nonprofit wish, and explore the entire Nonprofit Wish Catalog by clicking here. Together, we've already raised more than $20,000 for this year's nonprofit year-end wishes. Let's keep that going!

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Arlington Thrive


Help 20-25 families in Arlington stay warm in the cold months. Your gift will ensure struggling families can keep the heat on this winter. Support this wish

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Centers For Opportunity


Provide homeless and low-income Arlingtonians with clothing, hygiene products, and makeup/cologne to help them present themselves confidently and professionally during job interviews. Support this wish

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Clothesline for Arlington Kids


Every $100 in donations can provide a new coat and pair of shoes to two kids as part of their wardrobes - keeping them warm at the bus stop and on the playground. Support this wish

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ECDC


Support our Women's Empowerment Program designed to help Afghan women in Northern Virginia support their families and to launch their own careers and small businesses. Support this wish

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Food for Neighbors


Purchase food to help restock pantries in one or more of our five partnering Arlington County public schools, so students have easy access to the reliable, supplemental nutrition they need to grow and learn. Support this wish

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Real Food for Kids


Expand our nutrition education program to students in additional Arlington Public School preschool classrooms, including weekly fresh produce bags to reinforce lessons and support nutrition security at home. Support this wish

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SMGW


Support a partnership of neighbors facing poverty, homelessness, or other debilitating challenges with partner leaders, donors, volunteers, and staff in a shared ministry that energizes and improves the lives of Arlington participants. Support this wish

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SEEC


Support the SEEC Emergency Fund: This fund will provide assistance to day laborers needing support to pay their rent, their cell phone, prescription drugs or dental costs. Support this wish

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Browse the Full Wish Catalog


Browse the year-end needs of all 40+ nonprofits in the Wish Catalog. 100% of every penny you give goes directly to the nonprofit wishes.

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About Arlington Community Foundation


Arlington Community Foundation provides the tools and expertise to personalize and maximize charitable giving, builds connections between community members, resources, and local nonprofits, and drives initiatives and advocacy to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement. Click here to learn more.

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