Every act of generosity lifts barriers and empowers change that lasts for generations.
United Community has served Northern Virginia for over 50 years. We’re proud to be a nationally recognized, 4-star rated nonprofit on Charity Navigator. Every gift, hour volunteered, or partnership fuels real change for families across Fairfax County and beyond.
Explore the many ways you can make an impact:
- In-Kind Donations
- Special Events
- Seasonal Drives
Ways to Donate
Every donation fuels programs that provide food, housing, childcare, job training, and more. With your support, families can overcome barriers and build lasting stability.
Donate Online
Make a one-time or monthly gift safely and securely.
Monthly Giving
Memorial / Honor Gifts
Giving to help others in the memory of another is one of the best ways to honor them. We will work with you to make sure that the gift is memorable and serves your community well. Please reach out to us if you have any further questions regarding your gift.
By Phone
If you prefer to make a credit card donation, pledge by phone or ask questions about donating to United Community, please call us at: 703.255.8979
Please call between 9:00am and 5:00pm M-F
By Mail
If you prefer to support United Community with a check or credit card through the mail, please complete and print out this donation form and mail it with your contribution to:
United Community,
7511 Fordson Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22306
Start a Fundraiser
Celebrate your birthday, bring your community together, or rally your workplace with a fundraiser to support United Community. Contact us at [email protected], and we’ll provide the tools and guidance to make it a success!
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Help end multi-generational poverty by recommending a gift through your financial institution or foundation.
What is a DAF?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that provides an immediate tax benefit to you, and allows you to grant funds to charities of your choice.
How do I give through a DAF?
- Recommend a DAF gift through your institution or foundation. Submit your grant recommendation online (via DAF Direct or your provider). Unless you request otherwise, United Community will only receive the fund’s name and address.
- Work directly with your fund manager. Ask your manager to designate a grant to United Community for your chosen amount. They will send the check directly on your behalf.
When granting through your donor-advised fund, please use the following information:
Mailing Address:
8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 527
Alexandria, VA 22309
TAX ID:
United Community
Tax ID 54-0850780
Volunteer
Give Time. Grow Impact. Transform Lives.
At United Community, volunteers are the heart of our mission. Every hour you give, every hand you lend, helps families along the Route 1 corridor and throughout Fairfax County move from crisis to stability and from surviving to thriving. By donating your time, you help reduce operational costs, allowing more resources to go directly toward programs that feed, educate, and empower our neighbors in need.
Together, we create a stronger, more connected community where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive (or transform lives).
Share your time and talents where they’re needed most. From sorting food and packing produce to assisting in our Early Learning Center or helping at community events—there’s a role for every interest and schedule.
Current Volunteer Needs:
- Skilled volunteers (photography, videography, social media, marketing)
- Event-Based Volunteers (face painter, entertainer, etc)
- Administrative Volunteers (research, data entry, mailing)
- Food Pantry Volunteers
- English as a Second Language teachers
- Youth-Based volunteers to lead educational sessions (soccer coach, yoga instructor, art teacher)
Corporate teams, faith-based groups, and community organizations are welcome!
Group volunteer days offer a powerful way to build teamwork, give back, and make a visible impact together. Projects can be customized to match your group’s size and goals.
How to Become a Volunteer:
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Once approved, you will be contacted within two weeks with volunteer orientation information and to schedule your first activity.
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At your first volunteer activity, a United Community staff member will greet you with a welcome packet and introduce you to the program staff who will train you and work with you.
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After your first activity, a staff member will reach out talk about your experience and provide information about volunteer for additional opportunities.
Corporate Partnerships
United Community partners with local companies to expand resources for families and break the cycle of generational poverty through:
As an Annual Corporate Partner with United Community, your company will be eligible for numerous benefits, including:
- Company recognition, both digitally and on-site
- Custom employee engagement and networking opportunities
- Demonstration of your philanthropic commitment to supporting the communities in which your employees live and work
To learn more about becoming a corporate partner, contact United Community.
Phone
571.255.8995
Sponsorship Opportunties
Event and urgent need fund sponsorships are another excellent way for community businesses to support our mission
Sponsorships come with special opportunities for brand promotion and recognition that demonstrate your business’s commitment to the local community.
Explore General Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, please contact:
For more information, please contact:
Phone
571.255.8995
In-Kind Donations
From food and diapers to household essentials, in-kind donations meet immediate needs for families in our community.
Donations can be sent via our Amazon Wish Lists or dropped off at:
7511 Fordson Rd. Alexandria, VA
- Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact Mayleen Watson, Development Operations Manager at 571.255.8979 or [email protected] for more information or to coordinate large donations.
Amazon Wish Lists
Early Childhood Center
Youth Education and Care (Community Center)
United Community’s commitment to donor privacy: We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by United Community, both online and offline, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
Explore Ways to Give
Together, we can remove obstacles and open doors of opportunity for every family in our community.
You can make a difference by:
- Volunteering your time and skills
- Donating to keep programs strong
- Sponsoring an event or urgent need fund
- Partnering with us to expand opportunity
