Teenagers shop for clothes at Closeline located on Pershing Drive which provides clothes to over 1,000 eligible low-income Arlington school children K-12 each year who can demonstrate need through eligibility for free or reduced price lunches or a letter of referral from a church or social service agency.
* Arlington Free Clinic provides free, high-quality health care to low-income, uninsured Arlington County adults through the generosity of donors and volunteers. www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org 2921 11th St. South, Arlington, VA 22204, 703-979-1425
* The Arlington Food Assistance Center provides supplemental food assistance to Arlington County residents, distributes groceries to over 3,700 families every week. More than 35 percent are children. 2708 South Nelson Street, Arlington, VA 22206, www.afac.org/, 703-845-8486.
* The Arlington Historical Society mission is to build community through a better understanding of our shared past. We maintain two free museums, conduct research about local history, and share history free with civic organizations, schools, and businesses. We receive no financial support from any level government https://arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/
* Edu-Futuro was founded in 1998 by immigrant parents in partnership with Arlington Public Schools to provide educational services for low-income under-resourced immigrant youth and families. They offer education, leadership development and after-school enrichment initiatives. 110 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204 info@edu-futuro.org (571) 309-5455
* The Clothesline for Arlington Kids, 2704 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 243-2615 Collects new and clean, gently used quality clothing from the community, and distributes it free of charge to low-income school-aged children in a welcoming space. www.clotheslinearlington.org/
* PathForward Empowering people from streets to stability with the PathForward Continuum of Care, 703-820-4357, pathforwardva.org
* Arlington Thrive provides one-time, same-day emergency financial assistance to Arlington residents facing a financial crisis, and also has programs to help prevent homelessness. 703-558-0035, www.arlingtonthrive.org
* Bridges to Independence leads individuals and families out of homelessness and into stable, independent futures. They offer a continuum of aid and support for all family members, helping them attain financial security and move forward into self-sufficiency. www.Bridges2.org
* Animal Welfare League of Arlington - Since 1944 the Animal Welfare League of Arlington has worked to improve the lives of animals. Help them create a world where all companion animals find homes; enjoy their lively social media presence. 703-931-9241, www.awla.org
* OAR (Offender Aid and Restoration) community based nonprofit working with individuals returning to the community from incarceration and offering alternative sentencing options through community service. 1400 N. Uhle Street, Suite 704. 703-228-7030 www.oaronline.org
* Doorways for Women and Families provides services to help women out of domestic violence and homelessness toward safe and stable lives, Arlington, www.doorwaysva.org, 703-504-9400.
* Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, Arlington, 703-521-9890.
* Food for Neighbors is a local nonprofit partnering with Arlington County Public Schools, Amazon and many others to address student hunger. contact@foodforneighbors.org www.FoodForNeighbors.org
* Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). As of last year, nearly 4,600 people, including 1,600 children, lived in an APAH property. Donations help APAH create new affordable homes and provide services and opportunities for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities https://apah.org/
* Culpepper Garden is an award-winning, nonprofit retirement community specifically designed to provide security, comfort and affordable, quality living for people age 62 and older. Includes both independent-living and assisted-living apartments.
* Arlington Community Foundation, As a grantmaker, convener, and leader of programmatic initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the needs of Arlingtonians, and address the most critical issues of our time to ensure that our community provides opportunity for everyone https://www.arlcf.org/
* Encore Stage & Studio used the transformative power of theater to help today’s kids become tomorrow’s leaders. In order for as many young people as possible to participate, Encore keeps ticket prices affordable for families, frequently offer discounted and complimentary tickets to families who wouldn’t otherwise have access to theater, offer need-based scholarships to all of its education programs, and ensure that no child has to pay to participate in its productions. https://encorestage.org/ Encore Stage & Studio, Encore at Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington VA 22207 Phone: (703) 548-1154 Email: info@encorestage.org
* The Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation helps homeless pets find their way into loving homes through rescue and adoption. www.lostdogrescue.org/ P.O. Box 50037, Arlington, VA 22205; To donate www.lostdogrescue.org/donate-now/ or email giving@lostdogrescue.org 703-295-DOGS
* Ronda A. Gilliam Clothing Bank provides free clothing, shoes and linens to individuals of all ages. Located in Arlington Presbyterian Church, 716 S. Glebe. 703-920-5660.
* Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC) established to link employers with temporary day laborers; serves mainly low-income immigrants. At the Arlington Mill Community Center at 909 S. Dinwiddie Street, Suite 422, Arlington, VA 22204 703-933-1101 or seecjobs.org
* Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 841-3895 www.ccda.net
* Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, PO Box 100968 Arlington, VA 22210 (703) 249-5066 We find homes for dogs and cats rescued from low-income, rural animal shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. www.homewardtrails.org
* Alliance for Housing Solutions 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 703-859-0452, working to increase the supply of affordable housing in Arlington County and Northern Virginia through public education, policy development, advocacy and innovation. https://www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org/
* TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, Call 24/7 800-959-TAPS (8277) The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers compassionate care and resources to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Make a donation to support surviving military families and loved ones. You can also make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one. www.taps.org/donate