 Stamp Out Hunger
On Saturday, May 8, your US Postal Letter Carrier will be collecting non-perishable food items for distribution to local food pantries, including UCM. To take part , simply fill up a grocery bag with non perishable items (click here for UCM's food pantry list) and leave it by your mail box or your front door. Your letter carrier will take it back to the Post Office for distribution to local food banks. |
Fashion Show Fun!Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Voice | On Saturday, April 10th, Aldersgate United Methodist Women held their 25th Annual Spring Fling "In the Garden --Past & Present" to benefit UCM. Thank you ladies for all that you do to support UCM! |
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Join Us for a Night of Song
Get ready for an evening of unparalleled entertainment at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A meet-the-artist reception will follow the concert. Co-sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Heritage Presbyterian Church, bass baritone Robert Hale and soprano Julie Davis will perform in concert to benefit UCM. Purchase your tickets today!
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Breakfast for Local Business Leaders is a Blast
Felicea Meyer-DeLoatch, Lee Braun, Robert Hines, Art Monk and
Kahan Dhillon. (photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Gazette)
 | On Thursday, April 8, 2010, UCM hosted a breakfast for local business leaders with special guest, former Redskin and football hall of famer, Art Monk. Mr. Monk spoke about the importance of supporting organizations like UCM and investing in our community. The event gave UCM the opportunity to thank local businesses for their past support and educate our neighbors on the many services that UCM provides. Members of UCM's Executive Leadership team talked about the work that UCM does and told stories of UCM clients who had been helped by the organization's programs. Read more.... |
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March 2010 At a Glance
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3,090 individuals received Basic Needs services
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3,694 individuals received UCM services
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51,630 lbs of food was distributed
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Volunteer Highlight: Special Projects
"Our special projects volunteers are so
important!," says Christine Fiske,
Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator. They help out with the Holiday
Room at Christmas time, collect and distribute school supplies in the fall, assist
with the golf benefit that Hilltop Golf Course hosts for us each year, and contribute
to many other special events. Read more...
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Open House - Open Hearts Helps
Many In Need
UCM would like to thank Daniel Sanders and Karen Corbett-Sanders of Four Sales Ltd and Pat Flynn of Weichert Realty for raising over $5,000 at the 2nd Annual Open House-Open Hearts Benefit for UCM held on April 11, 2010. In addition to financial support, guests at the open house brought more than 1,400 lbs of food for UCM's Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who took part in this event!
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Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events--more information can be found on our website.
Celebration of Song Benefit Concert
Hosted by: Heritage Presbyterian Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Date: May 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1301 Collingwood Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
Restaurant Night at La Bergerie
Date: May 25, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 218 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2688
(703) 683-1007
Wine Tasting Night to Benefit UCM
Join UCM at Prince Michel Tasting Room & Gift Boutique on Thursday, May 27, 2010 and 50% of the cost of your wine tasting will be donated to UCM.
Date: May 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Prince Michel Tasting Room & Gift Boutique
1309 King Street, Alexandria
571-970-6903
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AN ORGANIZATION YOU CAN TRUST
At UCM, $.94 of every dollar you donate goes directly to programs that help people in need. Because how we use your money is as important to us as it is to you.
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