Events

Imagine the disappointment of children waking up on Christmas morning with no presents to open. The Holiday Sharing Program is our vehicle to bring together those who need help, and those who can help.

To help, you can sponsor a low income family, senior/disabled citizen, or foster child with gifts of needed clothing, grocery store gift certificates and toys for the children. You will receive a modest Wish List to facilitate your shopping. Recipients are eligible to participate because they receive food stamps, Medicaid or other assistance through the Department of Human Services. You can also contribute gift cards for teenagers in foster care and grocery certificates for families and seniors.

Can you join the many organizations, faith groups, businesses, offices, and neighbors who support needy families, foster children, senior and disabled citizens at the holiday season? Read our Holiday Sharing Letter and "Guidelines for Givers" to learn more about how you can help.

Financial donations are also most welcome.

To contribute to foster and abused children, make a check payable to: The Fund for Alexandria's Child/DHS.

To contribute to disabled and elderly citizens, make a check payble to: Senior Fund/DHS.

Mail donations to:
Community Resources Program,
Department of Human Services,
2525 Mt. Vernon Ave,
Alexandria, VA 22301.

For more information, please call 703.838.0762.


The photos above show busy volunteer elves helping with the distribution of gifts to families, foster children and seniors.

Pirate Type

The 2009 Fostering the Future Cruise "Pirates in Parrotdise" was a grand success.
We look forward to the next voyage.

Thanks to Our 2009 Sponsors!


Social worker Cathy Bartholomew posts the sign recognizing our many supporters.	Inside the Cherry Blossom, social workers Janada Williams, left, and Jackie Lusk help with decorations.	Authentic pirate volunteers exhort us to "Surrender Ye Booty."

Pirate wenches pose before the Cherry Blossom festooned with banner of manor sponsors: William D. Euille Company, the Goodhart Group, GEICO and R&B Heating and Air Conditioning.	Decoration Committee Pirates Laura Clarke and Janet Thomas time-travelling with a cell phone.	Advisory Council Sponsorship Chair Marie Kerwan.

Advisory Council Volunteer help guests sign in.	The crowd gets set to board the Cherry Blossom.	Advisory Council Chairperson Nancy Van Gulick shares a laugh with Sate Senator Patsy Ticer.

Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Constance Frogale, left, and Alexandria District Court Judge Becky Moore.	City Councilman Alicia Hughes, right rear, with foster moms and DHS staff.	Advisory Council Member Court Squires welcomes all aboard the Cherry Blossom.

Bombay Curry Company owner and cruise sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Balraj Bhasim	Mayor William D. Euille and Assistant City Manager for Human Services Debra Collins, welcome guests beneath the electrifying Captain Morgan umbrella.	Fabulous One-Man Steel Band Michael George sets the scene. You can cate him at Mango Mike's at Sunday Brunch.