Featured News and Announcements
Next week, in honor of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day, we will not send a newsletter. Enjoy the holiday and learn about the first people of this land.
 Child Care Grants Available for Providers
$564,580 is available for Child Care Capacity Building and Quality Improvements grants. This funding opportunity is open to both childcare centers and family day care homes, offering providers up to $75,000 toward investments to build capacity and make improvements. Applications due 5:00 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. Awards Spring 2025.
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Join classes sponsored by VCE and Arlington Public Library to enhance financial literacy and empower women to make informed financial decisions. Classes are free from 6-7:45 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library.
Mon., Nov. 25 – Life Events, Part II: Estate Planning/Changes in Relationships
Virtual Financial Classes: free to all, 12-1p.m., or 6-7 p.m.:Wed., Dec. 4 – Preventing Identity Theft
Tue., Dec 17 – Saving Strategies & Financial Accounts
Virtual Nutrition Classes are free on the 2nd Wed. of the month, 12-1p.m., and 6-7 p.m. – sign up today!
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 Arlington's Holiday Giving Program uses a gift card model. Gift cards empower recipients to select the food they want, style, color/size of clothes, or perfect toy for a child. Kindness is wonderful. But for many, charity from strangers can feel patronizing.
For a low-income family, a child seeing that a gift from a parent bonds the family.
To participate, Submit by Mail (or drop off at the front desk):
- Mail gift cards/checks by Dec. 24 to:
Holiday Giving Program ATTN: Kurt Larrick
Department of Human Services (DHS)
2100 Washington Blvd., 4th Floor – FMB
Arlington, VA 22204
Donate via Secure Credit Card Payment:
We accept donations via credit card! Your donation goes toward gift cards for distribution to Arlington households. Donate today before your holiday to do list gets too long!
Happening Now: Medicare Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7! If you have Medicare and take insulin, you’ll pay $35 per month (or less) for each covered drug you take. That means paying no more than $105 for a three-month supply. Review coverage options with a Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) counselor to make sure your plan for 2025 that covers insulin. Call 703-228-1725 or email Medicarehelp@arlingtonva.us for an appointment.
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 The Arlington Employment Center (AEC) can help you find work and offers trainings.
Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Events
November 20: TODAY! Dementia Friendly America in our Community
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Today at 2 - 3:30 p.m., join Arlington County on Teams for a virtual information session to learn more about the common types of Dementia and how to effectively communicate with a person with dementia. Become a Dementia Friend!
Caitlin Stauffer and Robin Cooper will share how Arlington is part of the Dementia Friendly America (www.dfamerica.org ) national network. Dementia Friendly communities are informed, safe, and respectful of individuals with the disease. Learn more at: https://dementiafriendsvirginia.org/
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November 22: Ballin' it Late Night at the Mill
Join in at Arlington Mill on Fri. Nov. 22, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. High School students, don't be bored. Check out drop-in basketball, food, music, and fun in the game room. Participants are encouraged to register in advance but walk-ins are welcome. FREE! Participants must have a high school ID to enter; only clear backpacks allowed. Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St. View Map |
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 For #HHWeek, check out our social media channels to learn about #MeettheArlVACoC and ending homelessness in Arlington!
December 7-8: Holiday Gift Nook Shopping
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Register today to shop the Library's gift nook for sustainable and fun holiday items. You'll get a free entry and receive updates.
- Sat., Dec. 7: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Sun. Dec. 8: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p
• Donate books to Friends of Arlington Library(FOAL).
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