Spirit Award Tickets are Selling Fast! Save Your Seat or Table Today.

On November 7th, join more than 500 neighbors, leaders, and change-makers for the 32nd annual Spirit Awards & Luncheon. This year’s celebration honors three extraordinary individuals shaping Arlington for good: Claudia Ramirez Cuellar, Nina Janopaul, and Kellen MacBeth. The event will feature a keynote address from Marty Rodgers, Accenture’s U.S. Health and Public Service Lead and trusted leader in public impact and civic innovation.

Tickets and tables are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to be in the room by purchasing yours today. Thank you to our incredible sponsors so far, and it's not too late to add your name (or your company's name) to the list! View sponsorship opportunities and benefits here.

On October 16th, Arlington's LGBTQ+ History Comes Alive for a One-Night Event

From the protests at the Pentagon in 1965 to today's rallies for trans rights - On October 16th, honor and celebrate Arlington’s LGBTQ+ past while shaping its future. Through archival photos, videos, interactive history exhibits, and first-hand stories of local LGBTQ+ trailblazers, you'll have the chance to (literally) place your name alongside those who came before and share a chosen family meal that connects generations.

E-mail Nick, ACF's Communications Director, for the RSVP link with full details. RSVP'ing is required for food and capacity!

Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving

Recent changes in federal tax law under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) bring challenges, opportunities, and a sense of urgency as you consider plans for charitable giving in 2025 and beyond. The community foundation is here to help you update your strategy for impact. We’re sharing answers to three frequently asked questions about how the new laws will impact giving, what you can do about it, and how the community foundation can help.

Benefits of Stock Giving

We understand how easy it is to write a check or make a gift by credit card. If you can remember to pause before you pull out your pen or click to autofill your credit card information online, it really does pay off to consider whether appreciated stock would be a better way to give. When you give shares of long-term appreciated stock, you can be eligible for a charitable tax deduction at the fair market value of the shares and also avoid capital gains taxes. If you were to sell those shares and make a gift from the proceeds, you’d have a lot less cash to work with.

Want to talk through a charitable giving strategy that works best for you? E-mail [email protected] at any time. We live for this!

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About Arlington Community Foundation

Arlington Community Foundation provides the tools and expertise to personalize and maximize charitable giving, builds connections between community members, resources, and local nonprofits, and drives initiatives and advocacy to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement.

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