A church featuring a 500-person capacity auditorium is about to open at Ballston Quarter mall. Grace Community Church, which had previously been holding services at Arlington's Thomas Jefferson Middle School, is planning a grand opening at Ballston Quarter this coming Sunday, March 19. The new space is located on the second floor of the mall,
By: Latinas Leading Tomorrow
December 16, 2020
The Arlington-based nonprofit organization, Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) announced their latest financial contribution from the Arlington Women’s Civic Alliance (AWCA) to support LLT’s leadership training and college readiness programs. The $8,000 one-time grant from AWCA will contribute to LLT’s leadership and college-bound initiatives for more than 60 girls in grades 8-11 during the 2020-21 school year. The grant is one of two awards given in 2020 to organizations that align with AWCA’s mission of providing programmatic and financial support, as well as volunteer services to Arlington community projects.
“Latinas Leading Tomorrow is honored to receive this grant from the Arlington Women’s Civic Alliance to support our ELITE leadership program which encourages young Latinas to excel in high school and go on to earn a college degree,” said Madeline LaSalle, founder and Board of Directors Chair. “The impact of our ELI