With the holiday season upon us, gifts, giving and generosity are on everyone’s mind, even and especially in a year like no other. At the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, we are so incredibly grateful for the generosity of this community in supporting college scholarships for local students with financial need. We know that for our students, whose families struggle to make ends meet, a college scholarship can change a life forever.
Simply put, the need for college scholarships in Alexandria has never been greater in our 34-year history than right now. The global health pandemic and its economic impacts are devastating for local families who may already live near the poverty line.
Sugeivis Gomez
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria held its annual Women’s Holiday Soiree virtually on Dec. 3 to celebrate women and the power of community. The event, entitled “Hygge for the Holidays” brought nearly 60 women from Alexandria and beyond together via Zoom for toasting, holiday @home entertaining tips and a celebration of how scholarships can change lives for students with financial need.
The Soiree, which has thus far raised $16,000 for scholarships, featured a signature cocktail-making lesson from The Majestic and Alexandria Restaurant Partners, a holiday floral design tutorial from Lily and Lilacs Floral Design and holiday family meal tips from Mindy’s Catering.