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Arlington Nonprofits to Receive $200K in Grants

Eighteen organizations will benefit from United Way community impact fund grants.

Several Arlington nonprofits will receive grants adding up to about $200,000 on Tuesday.  The sum will be split up among 18 charities in Arlington County and the region. The nonprofits were awarded the funds from the United Way of the National Capital Area. Nearly $1.65 million was raised in the region through the United Way’s annual workplace giving campaign. Employees from more than 800 workplaces at more than 3,000 locations in the region raised money. Arlington County Board Chairman Walter Tejada will be presented a ceremonial check on behalf of the charities during the board's meeting Tuesday.   The grants are being awarded to:

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A Spotlight on Local Charities

A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community.

This week, Clarendon 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 Clarendon as well as around the region: In Clarendon: Phoenix Bikes Easter Seals of Greater Washington Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Arlington Food Assistance Center Animal Welfare League of Arlington County Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington …

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Spotlight: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

This animal rescue program saves pets throughout the DelMarVa region.

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: "Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In so doing, we seek to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals through the rescue and placement of homeless animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way." The full mission statement is available online. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 766-…

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Spotlight: Arlington Food Assistance Center

AFAC has been helping the hungry in Arlington for more than 20 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: "We are a community-based nonprofit that provides supplemental groceries to our Arlington neighbors in need. Contact Information: Phone: (703) 845-8486; Fax: (703) 845-8491; Address: 2708 South Nelson St., Arlington; Website: www.afac.org Financials: The 2011 fiscal year operating budget is approximately $5.1 million. More information about the organization's finances can be found in its audit report, available online. History: According to this nonprofit's website, "Now over 20 years after its founding, the Arlington Food Assistance Center remains …

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Spotlight: Easter Seals of Greater Washington

Easter Seals of Greater Washington is part of a national organization that helps people with disabilities and special needs.

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: "Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities." Contact Information: Phone: (800) 886-3771; Fax: (301) 920-9770; Address: 1420 Spring St., Silver Spring, Md.; Website: gwbr.easterseals.com Financials: During the 2009 fiscal year, Easter Seals of Greater Washington reported $9.2 million in annual expenses. More financial information is available online. History: According to the organization's website, "…

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Spotlight: Phoenix Bikes

This nonprofit was founded in 2007.

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: "Phoenix Bikes empowers youth to become social entrepreneurs through direct participation in a financially and environmentally sustainable nonprofit bike shop that serves the community." Contact Information: Phone: (703) 575-7762; Address: 4200 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington; Website: http://phoenixbikes.org Financials: According to the nonprofit's 2010 tax filing, Phoenix Bikes reported a total of $118,000 in expenses and $134,000 in revenue. History: According to Phoenix Bikes' website, "In March 2007, Phoenix Bikes opened its doors in Barcroft Park, …

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Lauren Sausser

9:09 am on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Definitely a misprint. Thanks for the heads up!   more ›

Spotlight: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

This organization serves 21 counties and seven cities in Virginia.

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: "The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the official teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. "The Gospel proclaims and the church teaches respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life, from the moment of conception through natural death, and the duty to serve the most vulnerable of God’s people. "Therefore, Catholic Charities seeks to implement the church’s mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families and communities. "Catholic …

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