Our fundraising events are a chance to spread hope, share joy, and transform lives.
United Community hosts special events throughout the year that raise critical support for families throughout Fairfax County.Â
These events lift up our entire community, helping us remove barriers to stability and building brighter futures.
ALX South Block Party
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: 2709 Popkins Ln., Alexandria, VA 22306
Join us for a free community-driven event bringing together local residents, families, and businesses for a day of connection, celebration, and fun. Featuring live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities including face painting, games, fitness classes, and a sensory touch-a-truck zone.
Make sure to visit the Raffle table for your chance to win one of many themed raffle baskets donated from community partners, including:
- Summer Swim Pack from Goldfish Swim School
- BBQ Grill Pack from Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
- Fitness Basket from MADabolic Alexandria
- Self-care Basket from US Dermatology Partners
- Yoga + Wellness Pack from Jess Purtell Yoga
- and more…
What to expect:
- Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music, performances, and interactive entertainment throughout the day that will keep the energy going from start to finish.
- Food Trucks & Local Eats: Grab lunch, snacks, or sweet treats from a variety of local restaurants showcasing the diverse flavors of our community. Featured restaurants include: Chalkboard Wings & BBQ, Haymi Int'l Market, Dishes of India, and Sip n Treat.
- Local Vendors & Small Businesses: Shop local and discover unique products, services, and businesses from across South Alexandria and southeast Fairfax County.
- Family Fun Zone: Enjoy face painting by the Mount Vernon Arts Council, a Touch-a-Truck event with the Fairfax County Fire Department, and kids' crafts with Alexandria's KidCreate Studio.
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Health & Wellness: Connect with local healthcare providers and wellness organizations offering health information, free screenings, and community resources.
Register here to claim your free ticket, and be entered into a chance to win a brand new iPad!
Sponsored by:
Bring Your Brand to the Heart of the Community
Sponsorship, vendor, and raffle donation opportunities are now available — limited space remaining.
Contact Cecilia Fix for more information and other ways to get involved.
Back to School Drive
Ready. Set. Back to School!
United Community’s Back to School Drive is expanding beyond traditional school supply drives to address the full range of challenges that impact a child’s ability to succeed when the school year begins.
Guided by input from families, educators, and community leaders, the initiative will support essential needs such as school supplies, childcare assistance, access to nutritious meals, classroom resources for teachers, technology and digital literacy, transportation, language access, mental health supports, and basic necessities like clothing and hygiene items.
By investing in the broader ecosystem that helps students thrive, donors can play a meaningful role in ensuring children and families start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Because every family deserves a seat at the table.
More than 85 percent of United Community clients live at or below the federal poverty level.
Families are working hard, yet still face the painful question of whether there will be enough to eat tonight.Â
At United Community, we believe no one should have to face that choice alone, and that’s why our Thanksgiving Food Drive is so important.
Food is more than nutrition; it’s comfort, tradition, and security. Our neighbors come from many cultures, so we welcome donations like rice, lentils, beans, Maseca flour, cooking oils, and spices — items that allow families to prepare meals that feel like home. By offering culturally appropriate foods, we honor the dignity and traditions of every household we serve.
This fall, you can help ensure every family has a reason to gather in gratitude:
- Donate food that reflects the diversity of our community.
- Volunteer your time to greet families, sort donations, and share meals with compassion.
- Spread the word by inviting friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
- Give financially: every $1 provides 2 meals, multiplying the impact of your generosity.
Sponsored by:
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Fall Food Drive, please reach out to [email protected]
Drop Off Contributions
7511 Fordson Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306
- Mon: 1pm–4pm
- Tues: 10am–12pm
- Wed: 10am–12pm
- Thurs: 10am–12pm
Holiday Giving Tree Campaign
Your Impact Doesn’t Stop Here
Whether it’s a charity drive, volunteering your time, or a monetary gift, every action fuels United Community’s mission.
Discover how you can contribute to building better futures in Fairfax County.
