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Spring2ACTion is set for April 9.
ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation, announces the timely return of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s community-wide Giving Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this online fundraising event is an indispensable platform for local nonprofits to engage the community and raise critical funds. The goal is to engage 10,000 donors to raise $2.5M for the 170 participating organizations.
"Spring2ACTion is more than just a day of giving—it’s a powerful demonstration of what we can achieve when we come together as a community,” says Heather Peeler, President & CEO of ACT for Alexandria (ACT), which hosts the annual fundraiser. "Alexandria nonprofits are feeling the destabilizing effects of federal funding freezes, employment uncertainties, and an increasing demand for essential services. Our nonprofits are struggling to meet growing needs with fewer resources, declining volunteer support, and fear preventing some residents from seeking help.”
“By giving through Spring2ACTion, we ensure that these organizations can continue to uplift, serve, and strengthen Alexandrians. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Last year, 25% of the donations made were $25 or less – we know small acts of generosity add up,” says Peeler.
While the official Giving Day is April 9, Early Giving starts March 26 with donations accepted online at www.Spring2ACTion.org. Donors can search by organization name or cause and donate through their mobile phone, tablet, or computer. One organization is raising funds to provide pro bono legal assistance for immigrant families. Another is raising money to provide rental assistance and medical and dental coverage for Alexandrians. A student-led organization is seeking funds to support their robotics and STEM programs. With 170 participating organizations, there is a cause that everyone can connect with.
"By giving together and working collaboratively, we can stabilize vital services, find creative solutions, and continue advancing the public good. Stand with us by supporting local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion on April 9. Together, we can make a lasting impact for the community we love," Peeler says.
Since its inception in 2011, Spring2ACTion, the only citywide giving day in the region, has raised more than $23 million for the nonprofit sector and each year the local business community has played a significant role. Spring2ACTion sponsors include Amazon, City of Alexandria, Kids’ First Years, Alexandria Restaurant Partners, ALX Community, The Garden, Passport Auto, Freedom Bank, Penny Post, Pippin Toy Co. & Red Barn Mercantile, Royal Restaurant, ESP & Galactic Panther, Sikich, Simpson, Wegmans, Giant, hrp Group, Founding Farmers, Mudhouse Coffee, and Betsey R. Rosenbaum and Jon H. Rosenbaum Fund, Trust Merchant Services, and Virginia Tech. Media Partners include Alexandria Gazette Packet, Alexandria Living Magazine, Alexandria Stylebook, ALXNow, Alexandria Times, and The Zebra. ACT Corporate Partners include: Alexandria Restaurant Partners, ALX Community, and Reingold. Spring2ACTion is hosted on the GiveGab/Bonterra platform.
Launched in 2004, ACT for Alexandria (ACT) is Alexandria’s community foundation and the home for philanthropy and people who want to make a difference. ACT amplifies the work of the community by bringing people and resources together. For more information about ACT and how you can support the pressing needs of the nonprofit community in Alexandria, contact ACT at 703-739-7778 or visit www.actforalexandria.org.
