Saturday, December 31, 2011
A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
This week, Vienna Patch highlighted a number of local charities. These nonprofits play a vital role in our community, and we hope you can find time and energy to support them. Our local project was part of a larger one that shone a spotlight on public-minded agencies that serve us in the metropolitan Washington area. Do you know of any other nonprofits that deserve special attention? Let us know. You can email me or leave a note in the comments. Here's a recap of what we published in Vienna as well as around the region: In Vienna: Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna Historic Vienna The Alternative House The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts In Fairfax County: Hope in Northern Virginia Creative …
Friday, December 30, 2011
This local chapter of the Shepherd's Center has been in the community 14 years.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: “Providing services, personal enrichment and volunteer opportunities for adults 50 and older.” Contact Information: Phone: (703) 281-0538; Address: 541 Marshall Road SW, Vienna; Website: www.scov.org Financials: The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna has an annual operating budget of approximately $120,000. History: The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna is a local chapter of the national Shepherd's Centers of America. The local organization was founded 14 years ago after the former minister of Oakton United Methodist, John Tate, saw a need in the community…
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Historic Vienna operates a shop and museum in downtown Vienna.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: According to the Historic Vienna website, "Historic Vienna, Inc. (HVI), established by the Vienna Town Council on April 5, 1976, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to: Contact Information: Phone: (703) 938-5187; Fax: (703) 938-2873; Address: 131 Church St. NE, Vienna; Website: historicviennainc.org Financials: The town contributes approximately $15,000 every year to Historic Vienna, in addition to maintaining the museum building. The nonprofit also counts membership dues and fundraising as revenue sources. History: This organization was established by …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
There are several ways to help support this local organization.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "Alternative House transforms the lives of children and youth helping them stay safe, make positive decisions, achieve educational success, and overcome personal crises. We offer children, youth and families hope for brighter futures by providing counseling, shelter and neighborhood-based support." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 506-9191; Fax: (703) 506-8949; Address: P.O. Box 694, Dunn Loring, Va., 22027; Website: www.thealternativehouse.org Financials: During the 2010 fiscal year, Alternative House reported $1.9 million in annual expenses. More …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tickets for the 2012 Filene Center season are on sale.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "To present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 255-1900; Address: 1645 Trap Road, Vienna; Website: www.wolftrap.org Financials: The annual operating budget for the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is $30 million. History: According to Wolf Trap's website, "The late Catherine Filene Shouse founded Wolf Trap through a donation of 100 acres of her Vienna, Virginia farmland (near Washington, D.C.) to the U.…
Monday, December 26, 2011
This club is a local branch of Optimist International.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "Friends of youth, Bringing out the best in kids." Contact Information: Email: info@optimistclubofgreatervienna.org; Address: P.O. Box 411, Vienna, Va. 22183; Website: www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org Financials: During the 2010 fiscal year, the total expenses of Optimist International - the parent group that includes the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna - were $6.5 million. History: "The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna was established in 1955 and has been serving the greater Vienna community for over 50 years," the club's website explains. "Vienna …
