We select local nonprofits or national nonprofits with a presence in Northern Virginia, provided that our grant will serve residents in our Northern Virginia-D.C. region. Since our donations are modest, usually in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, we choose nonprofits that can use our gift to make a significant difference to those it serves. Nonprofits must be registered as a public charity.
At our most recent meeting on November 6, 2024, members chose to support Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA). RILA provides pro bono immigration legal assistance to the most vulnerable immigrants in the DC area, focusing on asylum-seekers and immigrant children who have experienced trauma and loss and are in danger of being returned to countries where they are likely to suffer harm or even death. The majority of RILA clients are from Central America; some clients are from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. A growing number of clients are Afghan refugees who have fled the Taliban.
To read about our past recipients, please visit Our Impact.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:30 pm. You can attend either in person at a location to be announced, or virtually through a Zoom video call.
Register for the Zoom session here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You’ll receive an email with the link to the Zoom session a week before the meeting.
See our Calendar of Events for details.
May 2024 Members Meeting In-Person