Assistance League^® of Northern Virginia

Meeting the basic needs of children in low-income schools we serve

Celebrating Community

Our 20^th Anniversary may be over, but our mission to help our community is still going strong. We invite the public to share in helping and celebrating our community by making contributions from our monthly wish lists.

The weather is starting to cool and we’re getting into fall, so it’s time to trade-in those flip-flops for proper shoes. And what should you wear with shoes? Socks! Join us as we ensure those feet stay nice and warm with our SOCKtoberfest wishlist at https://tiny.alnv.org/5lq.

To make sure it gets to the right place in a timely fashion, please remember to select Assistance League of Northern Virginia as the shipping address! Thank you for your invaluable contribution to a child’s education.

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From providing food and clothes to our children in-need to helping nurture our next generation’s education, ALNV strives to support our community through our programs.

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The holidays are around the corner...

... it's time to get your wreaths and ornaments!

Celebrate the season with beautiful handcrafted wreaths from Lynch Creek Farms and the exclusive White House Ornament Collection! Each purchase supports ALNV’s mission to serve our community while bringing holiday cheer to your home. Our Lynch Creek Farms wreaths are crafted from the freshest Pacific Northwest greens, perfect for adorning your door or gifting to loved ones. These treasured holiday traditions make wonderful additions to your seasonal décor and meaningful gifts that give back. Order yours today and help us continue making a difference in Northern Virginia!

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Golf Tournament and Luncheon

Our first annual ALNV Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser is in the books and we are thrilled to say that it was a huge success! We would like to thank all who participated, from the golfers to the sponsors to the generous donors and all the ALNV members who worked so hard – a great big Thank You!

Mark your calendars for the 2^nd Annual Golf Tournament and luncheon fundraiser on Monday, April 13, 2026!

Amazon Wishlists

Each month, ALNV provides an Amazon Wish List of items that help support our programs to provide food, clothing and books to needy children. We welcome donations from any of these wish lists at any time during the year. Please take a look: assistanceleague.org/northern-virginia/news-events/alnv-activities/amazon/ Assist Kids and Assistance League

WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS

We are pleased to announce that we have launched our annual sale of Official White House ornaments. The funds we raise are used to provide food, clothing, sneakers, books, toiletries, and other essentials to elementary school students in low-income families. Help yourself to some holiday cheer and help us continue supporting our students.

Our price is lower than some other major retailers, and we offer free local delivery.

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Gearing up for our Spring Fundraiser!

On Sunday, April 30, we are hosting A LITERARY LUNCHEON & FUNDRAISER, at which two award-winning authors – Sean McFate and Judith Pearson — will discuss their books with Peggy Fox moderating. The luncheon starts at noon, but feel free to come a little early to the Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA, 22152.

For more details, see our post or go ahead and order tickets! Seating is limited, and tickets will sell quickly, so act soon.

WHO will you bring joy to this season?

ALNV is proud to once again offer the official White House Ornaments for 2023! These beautiful ornaments are inspired by the handcrafted Christmas orgnaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford Jr. administration. You can share the news with our official flyer. To place your order, go to our dedicated WHO page to learn more and start the process!

Tutors Wanted!

Are you interested in making a difference for local children? Assistance League of Northern Virginia is looking for additional members to help support the food, clothing and literacy programs we offer at several Title 1 elementary schools throughout the area. We will be starting an additional reading program at an elementary school in Reston in the very near future and welcome additional participants who are interested in helping young students develop their reading skills. Learn more here.

Assist Kids and Assistance League

Do you want to make a difference for local children? ALNV is looking for new members to help support our philanthropic programs that provide food, clothing and literacy programs at several Title 1 elementary schools throughout the area. We offer many opportunities to use your special skills and to develop new ones, while also making new friends among our dedicated team of caring volunteers. We have hands-on events, such as packing weekend food bags and Hugs Pillows; weekly reading-tutoring programs, and periodic book fairs at the schools. We also have many behind-the-scenes activities, such as drafting grant applications, news releases, letters to supporters, and website support. If your background is tech, writing, graphic design, or photography, we can use your help. If you want to give back to the community in any way, we can use your help. Our membership includes retired and working individuals, women and men, who all share a commitment to help students and their families in the communities where we live.

Applying is easy, just click the link to Become a Member today!

Find the RightGift

If you’re familiar with such programs as our Bedtime Hugs program, then you’re familiar with the incredible partnership ALNV has with RightGift. Through the generosity of our members and donors, ALNV has been able to continue to assist and provide for children in the NoVA area. We’re always seeking additional donations of gifts throughout the year, and appreciate any and all that you’re able to provide.

2024-2025 Impacts

$179,961

Dollars Returned

4,730

Children Served

15,621

Hours Volunteered

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Bundles of Hugs

Twenty enthusiastic volunteers gathered at Dominion Energy in Herndon to assemble Hugs Pillows and Baby Bundles for local students. Hugs are heart-shaped pillows in bright, child-friendly fabrics that feature a front pocket filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and two children’s books to promote a healthy bedtime routine of brushing teeth and reading a story before […]

It takes a village

That African proverb emphasizes that a child thrives in a safe, healthy environment supported by multiple people like family, teachers, friends and community. We partner with volunteers from Dominion Energy and other community helpers to support our “Weekend Food For Kids” program. Each month we package 1900 bags of non-perishable food items for children in area Title […]

Shelfies!

We recently hosted our second Build-a-Child’s-Library event of the school year, at Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield. At these book fairs, every student selects a new book to take home on a topic that interests them. As our volunteers were setting up the day before, a student came to the door and asked, “Is tomorrow […]

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