Opportunities before, during, and after the event

The Arlington Turkey Trot is more than just a 5K—it’s a beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition that brings our community together. Now in its 20th year, the Trot supports local nonprofits including Doorways. Volunteers are needed Pre-Race and Race Day!

Holding Space: Three Ways to Support Domestic Violence Survivors

"The act of holding space for others can be profoundly healing in a chaotic and isolating world. Holding space means being physically, mentally, and emotionally present. This allows others to express themselves without fear of judgment. This act of care can be life-changing for survivors of domestic violence. It is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering a powerful antidote to invisibility and isolation. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), here are three ways to hold space for survivors."

How Firearm Access Fuels Domestic Violence Tragedies

"Roughly 19 women are killed with a firearm in domestic violence homicide-suicides each month, according to a new report released Thursday from Everytown for Gun Safety shared exclusively with The 19th. 

'When we look at the public discourse on gun violence or on gun violence prevention, it tends to surround very public mass shootings,' said Sonali Rajan, senior director of research at the gun violence prevention nonprofit that advocates for gun control. The type of violence covered in the new report is a 'conflation of two public health and public safety crises' — intimate partner violence and suicide."

Dominion Energy

Dominion Energy provides more than electricity! Since 2007, our friends at DE and the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation have funded repairs to our Family Home, helped upgrade our computer systems, supported our Revive Counseling Program, and sponsored our Rocklands Roast! We’re grateful for their partnership!

Driven by a straightforward mission to provide reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy, Dominion Energy seeks solutions that exceed expectations and keep communities thriving. Learn more about Dominion Energy and the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation online here: www.dominionenergy.com/about/our-company/customers-and-community.

October 9th Is DAF Day, a Day of Community Giving from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Join 1,000s of others making Thursday, October 9th the shared moment for bigger, better giving — with Donor Advised Funds.

What is a DAF?

A Donor Advised Fund is a tax-advantaged charitable giving account.

DAFs are often compared to a 401(k) for retirement savings or a Health Savings Account (HSA) for healthcare expenses.

Any person, couple, family–or even company–can open a DAF account at more than 1,000 providers around the country. DAFs have surged in popularity in recent years because they are incredibly effective at increasing giving capacity and streamlining philanthropy.

How DAFs Work

The power of DAFs lies in their simplicity and flexibility.