Lenten Offerings 2026

Our Lenten Offerings this year will benefit two organizations, Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) and Bridges to Independence.

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‍OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights. Through our Upstream work, we are confronting and dismantling individual racism and racism in the legal system and across all systems. Our Downstream work allows us to be on the journey with individuals returning from incarceration and their families. We also offer alternative sentencing options (including community service) and diversion programs so people can avoid the trauma of incarceration and instead help the community thrive.

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‍Bridges to Independence is a nonprofit, founded in 1985, as the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless. Currently, Bridges serves about 500 individuals annually across Arlington County. Their short-term goal is to help individuals and families right now – whether they are unable to pay a utility bill or are experiencing emergency homelessness. Long-term, Bridges aims to empower today’s struggling youth or adults to be tomorrow’s successful community members. Historically, Bridges’ focus has been on families, especially the children.

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Thank you for considering a donation to one of these organizations!

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