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The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) has recently announced that it has awarded grants to 15 local nonprofit organizations during its annual grant round to support key community programs.
The AACF, established in 1992, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community.
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