New research from Points of Light emphasizes the essential role of volunteers and calls for bold action to increase support of volunteering  Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington, a program of Leadership Center of Arlington and a member of the Points of Light’s Global Network, shares the organization’s recent release of a new report, “From Nice…

Arlington, VA – On Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the Leadership Center of Arlington will host a Leadership, Career, and Volunteer Fair for job seekers in the Arlington, VA and DC region. This free event is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and will be held at the DoubleTree – Crystal City.…

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center of Arlington and Leadership Fairfax are pleased to announce the 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees. These outstanding individuals under the age of 40 were selected for their remarkable leadership and contributions, both professionally and in their communities. The 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees will be…

Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington selected Dr. Reuben Varghese as the third recipient of its Beloved Community Award and will present the award to Dr. Varghese at the MLK Day of Service opening program on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a beloved community in which everyone is cared for,…

Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, will hold its eighth annual MLK Day of Service event on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Lead Sponsors are Amazon and Nestle. The National Day of Service remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to building a…

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center of Arlington is pleased to announce the members of the Lead and Ignite Classes of 2025. The Lead program deepens connections with a diverse network of established leaders and inspires them to transform and support our community. The Ignite program allows leaders to hone skills and explore personal and…

Arlington, VA – Volunteer Arlington, a public-private partnership between the Leadership Center of Arlington and Arlington County, will hold its annual Arlington Cares event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the NRECA.  This celebration of volunteerism recognizes annual Volunteer Award winners and people who volunteered for 100 hours or more with…

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center of Arlington has selected the Reverend Andrew T. P. Merrow to receive the 2024 Torch Award for Ethical Leadership, presented by Dominion Energy. Since 1985, Reverend Merrow has served the Arlington community, both as a leader at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and through his extensive involvement with various community-based…

Arlington, VA – The Leadership Center of Arlington’s annual Leadership Summit on May 16, 2024, will highlight the evolution of leadership. This half-day leadership development event at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association will run from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Speakers will include: The Leadership Summit is for established and emerging leaders in the greater…

Arlington, VA – Today, the Leadership Center for Excellence unveiled its new name, Leadership Center of Arlington.  Supporting the new name is a reimagined visual identity. At the heart of the new logo, the “A” signifies the organization being based in Arlington, VA. The flame represents the illuminating power of connecting leaders for personal growth,…