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Thanks to Banfield Charitable Trust!

SSA Lindsay On April 13, 2015 / Community

Thanks for Banfield Charitable Trust for their generous donation to SSA’s AniMeals on Wheels program. This allowed senior pet owners to receive needed pet supplies in addition to their monthly pet food today delivery. Also special thanks to volunteers Dan & Tom for delivering and to Alexandria

Alex Commission on Aging Delivers Meals on Wheels

SSA Lindsay On March 30, 2015 / Community

Thanks to members of the Alex Commission on Aging (Mary Lee Anderson, Jane King and Pat Killeen) for delivering meals on wheels this chilly Spring morning. This wraps up our “March for Meals” campaign to bring awareness to senior hunger! Thanks to all of our elected officials

New Alexandria Report Identifies 5 Key Issues for Community

SSA Lindsay On March 25, 2015 / Community

The Alexandria Council of Human Services Organizations, or ACHSO, released a needs assessment report this week identifying 5 Key Issues affecting the quality of our human services network in the city. Those issues include Affordable Housing, Early Intervention Services for Youth, The Information Gap, The Eligibility Gap,

Mayors for Meals – Thanks to Mayor Euille and Council Member Pepper

Communications On March 17, 2015 / Community

As part of the March for Meals campaign to raise awareness for senior hunger, Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille and Council Member Del Pepper delivered meals on wheels with volunteers from Westminster Presbyterian Church. For more information about the March for Meals program go to http://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/. #MarchforMeals

Women & Wine Celebrate Seniors

Communications On March 12, 2015 / Community

Special thanks to Alexandria’s Women and Wine and Stratford University for a delicious evening supporting SSA’s programs. Donna Manges, Mary Lee Anderson & Chef Brett shown with some incredible desserts prepared by Stratford students.

Sheriff Department & Firefighters deliver Meals on Wheels

SSA Lindsay On March 9, 2015 / Community

A big thank you to Sheriff Dana Lawhorne & Chief Deputy Sheriff Tim Gleeson from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Department, as well as Darrell White and Michael Ware from the Alexandria Black Firefighters Association who delivered Meals on Wheels today in honor of the March for Meals campaign! Another thank

Meals on Wheels Snow Day Deliveries

SSA Lindsay On March 6, 2015 / Community

A big thank you to SSA’s Snow Angels who were out braving the elements to deliver Meals on Wheels this past Thursday and Friday! Your generosity ensures that Alexandria seniors in need will not go hungry despite the weather conditions.

Low Vision Resource Group – Talking Books

SSA Lindsay On February 27, 2015 / Community

Learn about public library alternatives to print resources with Kym Robertson. Thursday, March 12 1:30 pm – 3 pm Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA For more information click here.

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Grant

SSA Lindsay On February 13, 2015 / Community

SSA was awarded a Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Grant to be used toward our new Groceries to Go Program! These grants are given to organizations who “provide support in critical areas of need throughout Northern Virginia.” Thank you to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia!

Griswold Cares Foundation Award

SSA Lindsay On February 12, 2015 / Community

Senior Services of Alexandria received a grant award from Griswold Cares Foundation for “enhancing the quality of life for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who choose to age in place” through our Friendly Visitor Program. For more information about our Friendly Visitor Program, which connects volunteers

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