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Holiday Volunteering: Department of Community and Human Services
Reach out to eligible low income families, foster children, and elderly or disabled citizens by volunteering to help out the DCHS Holiday Sharing Program.
The holiday season is here and that means Alexandria communities seek volunteers for many and different causes.
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Who: Department of Community and Human Services
What: Holiday Sharing Program
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When: Saturdays on Oct. 13, 20, 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Sundays, Oct. 14, 21, noon to 4 p.m., or any portion of those times
Where: DCHS Center, 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Why: Be part of the holiday spirit and reach out to eligible low income families, foster children, and elderly or disabled citizens through the DCHS Holiday Sharing Program. You will talk to the parent of an eligible family and enter information in the Wish Lists database. No computer experience is necessary. Spanish-speakers are particularly encouraged. Older high school students welcome.
Contact: Please go to www.alexandriava.gov/holidaysharing for more information or to sign up online. Email holidaysharing@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-5663.
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