Thanks to the dedication of volunteers from Westminster Presbyterian Church and across the community, ALIVE! delivered essential furniture to 11 Alexandria families — including 8 beds. Families who had been sleeping on the floor or couches now have a place to rest with dignity.

Last Friday, I joined Alexandria Police to celebrate the promotions of dedicated public servants. Congratulations to all honorees and their families—we're grateful for your leadership, service, and commitment to keeping our city safe.

This month, we’re celebrating the millions of African American women entrepreneurs who continue to galvanize various industries using unmatched skill and determination, a willingness to grow, and the grace to train and develop a similar spirit of self-reliance in others.

Shout out to everyone who's joined our Eco-City Business network events this summer, from the Port City snack and chat to our very first webinar. Check out the Eco-City Business Program website for the webinar recording and other resources! alexandriava.gov/climate-action…

Volunteer Alexandria organized a group of volunteers at the ALIVE! Warehouse to sort, inspect, and box the donations collected through Volunteer Alexandria's Food4ALX food drive. Thank you! Sign up to help ALIVE!'s Old Town Warehouse at: alive-inc.org

August is #NationalWellnessMonth! Follow NAMI to learn tips and recommendations for taking care of your wellness in different areas in life. With distressing events happening in the world and dominating headlines, taking care of your #DigitalWellness has never been more

As the school year begins, let’s remember: mental health matters just as much as academics. Supporting students' well-being creates space for them to truly thrive — in and out of the classroom. #NAMINoVA

Happy City Hall Selfie Day from the Office of Communications and Community Engagement! We're proud to serve the City of Alexandria every day. Celebrate with us by snapping a selfie, tagging @alexandriavagov, and using the hashtag #CityHallSelfie.

In memoriam. 🕯️

Huge thanks to the amazing stylists at Iye’s Beauty Salon who helped make my 3rd Annual Back-to-School Salon Day a success! Each girl left feeling confident and ready to shine this school year. 💇🏽‍♀️✨ Read more: alxnow.com/2025/08/12/ale… #AlexandriaVA

ALIVE! will be hosting a free CPR/AED class on September 5th at 2723 King Street from 10am to 11am. If 35 people attend this training we will receive the free AED from the Compress & Shock Foundation for the Del Ray Food Hub. Please sign up online at: compressandshock.org/event-details/…

5️⃣ days until the first day of school! 📚 Get ready for back-to-school with everything you need to start the 2025–26 year strong. The ACPS Back-to-School Guide has all the information families need to support a successful year. Explore the Back-to-School Guide:

Join us on August 19 at 6 pm for a free webinar to learn about solar, the Switch Together program, and financial considerations—like how to claim the 30% federal tax credit. Visit mobilize.us/solarunitednei… to register and for more info. Solar United Neighbors Switch Together Fairfax County Environmental & Energy Coordination

ACPS students are heading back to school in style! Alyia Gaskins hosted her third annual Back-to-School Salon event, offering free professional hairstyling, backpacks, and breakfast to students from ARHA communities across Alexandria. The event, held at Iye’s Beauty Salon, served

2️⃣ days until the first day of school! 🍎 📝 A new school year means a new Free & Reduced Meals application. Even if your student qualified last year, you’ll need to reapply to receive free or reduced-price meals this year. Submit your application today! Learn more:

Save the Date! Our Community Fall Clothing Giveaway is just around the corner! 🔹 Monday, October 6, 2025 🔹 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 🔹 Feel free to share!! Lots of children's clothes! #AlexandriaVA #clothingdrive

Our first day of school is almost over! What an exciting day. #BacktoSchoolVa Alexandria City Public Schools

We're proud to team up with Alexandria Police to protect our students! Hope everyone has a successful and safe school year! #ACPSFirstDays

Starting the morning at the 10th Annual NOVA Elected Officials Summit with Alyia Gaskins Deshundra Jefferson Takis Karantonis and Jeff McKay