Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA)

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. Metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue, control, and wildlife services within Arlington County. For more than 80 years, AWLA has remained committed to its mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them by providing resources, care, and protection.

For more information, please contact Events & Sponsorships Coordinator, Victoria Michael, at vmichael@awla.org.

Arlington Thrive

Arlington Thrive provides rapid and comprehensive support to neighbors in crisis, ensuring they achieve stability in their housing, health, and employment, and thrive within a supportive community.

Our vision is an Arlington community where all have homes, are financially stable, and thrive. For more information, contact Jeanette Mallet, Director of Development at mallet@arlingtonthrive.org

Bridges to Independence

Bridges to Independence does more than offer shelter to homeless people, it provides them with a foundation to rebuild their lives. Created in 1985 by concerned citizens of Arlington and Alexandria, Bridges to Independence works in coordination with public agencies, businesses and community groups to give homeless people the support, shelter, counseling and employment training they need to regain self-sufficiency.

For more information or to get involved, contact Heather Creelman at hcreelman@bridges2.org

CYFA

CYFA is committed to transforming systems and creating sustainable conditions where children, youth, and families can thrive in safe, healthy communities. Through targeted promotion, prevention, and intervention services, we focus on building resilience, providing life skills, fostering social-emotional growth, and amplifying leadership abilities. This empowers youth to become confident, responsible individuals who challenge systemic injustice, positively impact their communities, and achieve brighter futures. For more information please contact Zipporah Baldwin at programsdirector@cyfadvocacy.org.

Doorways

Serving the Arlington community since 1978, Doorways provides services, shelter, and supportive housing for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Doorways serves all survivors, their families, and their pets. Doorways is not just an organization, but a community working together to prevent and end abuse. Be a part of this community to raise awareness, advocate for change, and make a lasting impact by contacting us at 703-504-9400 or info@doorwaysva.org today!

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC

The heart of L’Arche Greater Washington, DC’s work is providing holistic, person-centered belonging and community in inclusive homes for people with disabilities. L’Arche is unique among residential service providers in that core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) and assistants (people without intellectual disabilities who support core members, working as Direct Support Professionals) choose to live life together like a family.

For more information, please contact Sarah Moore at sarahmoore@larche-gwdc.org

Offender Aid and Restoration

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church believes in second chances. OAR works on behalf of the community.

Our most intensive program has a low 10% recidivism rate compared to the national 54%.  In Community Service, OAR ensures that adults and youth who have been court-ordered to complete their community service hours do so successfully. 

This program keeps people out of incarceration to begin with, and also strengthens our community by providing over $3 million of volunteer time to our local nonprofit partners. Our participants have a 90% success rate of completion. 

For more information or to get involved, contact Stephanie Ku at sku@oaronline.org

Path Forward

PathForward’s vision is to end homelessness in Arlington County. Founded in 1988 by a few concerned residents, PathForward helps to secure permanent housing and provide life-sustaining services for our homeless neighbors in Arlington, including many veterans, through community outreach and relationship built on trust and respect.

For more information or to get involved, contact Scott Miller at smiller@pathforwardva.org

Young Life Capernaum

Young Life Capernaum is an ecumenical Christian organization that is dedicated to serving young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout our community. Through fun club gatherings, meaningful friendships, and supportive mentorship, YL Capernaum provides a welcoming community where teens and young adults can grow in faith, experience adventure, and know they are deeply loved. For information please contact at Ben Gallagher, Area Director, at bendgallagher@gmail.com