🌱 Patch AM: Mount Vernon’s candlelight tours offer a different kind of holiday outing

You won’t want to miss Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Fairfax families get another say on school start times

Also check out 50th McLean Antiques Show on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Mount Vernon music teacher makes Grammy award’s final 10

Coming up: 50th McLean Antiques Show on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Alexandria Area Educator Named Finalist For Grammy Award

Be sure to catch 50th McLean Antiques Show on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: MT VERNON VINTAGE, ANTIQUE FLEA & ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA) and 5 more events

Make time for Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Mount Vernon Trail wins a place in national trail Hall of Fame

Coming up: Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pedestrian signals planned for Sherwood Hall Lane and Parkers Lane

Happening soon: Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

From F-16s to Farm Fields: How One Air Force Veteran Fights Food Insecurity In NOVA

Jessica Zielinski-Meffert traded Air Force avionics for agriculture. Today, she helps cultivate both crops and community in Northern VA.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

Reliable Nutrition Is Key to Student Success

Help Food For Neighbors tackle teen food insecurity in 47 Northern Virginia schools.

Mount Vernon Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors.

Community Members Tackle Teen Hunger

In one morning, over 900 volunteers collect and sort over 26,500 pounds of donations from 2,036 households–a Food For Neighbors Record!

Spring into Action to Fight Teen Hunger!

Donate to provide food for local students for Spring Break.

Mount Vernon Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

Remember Area Students on Giving Tuesday

Donate to Food For Neighbors and help children near you!

Share the Joy of Thanksgiving with a Neighbor!

Food For Neighbors invites community members to contribute to holiday meals.

Area Students Need Your Help!

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

🌱 County Board Approves Raises + Local Healthcare Leader Recognized

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Mount Vernon.

🌱 FCPD's Road Shark Campaign + Mental Health Services For HS Students

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Mount Vernon.

🌱 Fairfax Supervisors Vote For Raise + Free FCPS Mental Health Care

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Mount Vernon.

🌱 New Record Expungement Procedure + Eldery Couple Murder-Suicide

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Mount Vernon.

🌱 Fairfax Co. $5 Billion Spending Plan + Woodbridge Teen Killed

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Mount Vernon.

Star Student In Mount Vernon Works In Outreach Programs

Esther, an 11th grader in Mount Vernon, is being recognized as a star student for her work in coordinating outreach programs.

🌱 Arrest For Assault Of 81 Year Old + Fire At Springfield Restaurant

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Mount Vernon.

Patch Needs You Mount Vernon! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Star Student In Mount Vernon Is A Volunteer And Role Model

Eliza was nominated as a star student in Mount Vernon for her volunteer work, including after-school programs.

Mount Vernon Local Heroes Distribute Food To People In Need

Joe and Lisa Emrico are being recognized for distributing groceries to people in need for years.

Mount Vernon Animal Rescue Leader Hailed As Local Hero

The Mount Vernon Animal Rescue's leader received praise for persevering through the challenges of running an animal rescue.

Independence Fireworks Tickets On Sale At Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon will host fireworks over the Potomac River ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

The Things that Keep Me Up at Night

A wife, mother, and small business owner makes a difference with just one call.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Community Foundation Receives $100,000 Gift To Support Critical Needs In Northern V ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

More Food Donors Needed in Mount Vernon

It's easy to make a difference with Food For Neighbors!

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT: RESILIENCE

During the past year, our local government supported those most adversely impacted by the pandemic with new and innovative programs. Thi ...

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Grant For Nueva Vida Supports Mental Health Intervention Program For Latinos In Nor ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: The Gemini 3 Group Launches Charitable Fund With $1.5M Donation To The Community Fo ...

See the latest announcement from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

Volunteers Brave the Cold to Battle Student Hunger

Thank you, Fort Hunt Area! You collected 1,906 pounds of donations for area schools!

The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia: Starting The Conversation: How To Engage Your Clients In The Topic Of Philanthropy

What does this mean for your work with your clients? It means your clients are walking into your office with "doing good" on their minds ...

Alzheimer’s Association To Host Film Screening

A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Northern Virginia Community Forum

Caregiver Compass: Navigating Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss on January 13

Back in Business After the Blaze

ZIPS Dry Cleaners Rises Up from the Ashes following a February 2020 fire to resume offering garment care and related services to Alexandria