ACT for Alexandria Celebrates 10 Years of Giving to Community

ACT for Alexandria celebrated its 10th year of community leadership Monday night with a party held at the recently opened Waterfront Market and Café, 7 King St. 

More than 250 Alexandria residents and friends joined in the festivities which included live music by bluegrass band Griff’s Room Band, barbeque and a photo booth. Food and refreshments were provided by Pork Barrel BBQ, Bittersweet Catering Company, Port City Brewing Company and The Naked Grape.

“We are grateful to celebrate this 10-year milestone with all of our friends, neighbors, businesses and local nonprofit leaders who are here tonight," said John Porter, executive director of ACT for Alexandria, in a news release. "ACT would not have been able to accomplish all that it has in the past 10 years without the generous support of so many in attendance and in the community.”  

From 2004-2014, ACT for Alexandria and its donors have granted more than $8 million to Alexandria nonprofits and beyond for programs ranging from the arts to education to basic human needs. 

Through its charitable funds and key initiatives such as Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s online giving day, ACT continues to raise the level and effectiveness of charitable giving and community engagement in Alexandria. 

To learn more about ACT for Alexandria, visit:www.actforalexandria.org.