Corporate Partnerships
Businesses Stepping Up for Our Community’s Animals
Each year, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) touches the lives of more than 6,000 animals in need (and the people who love them) through adoption, veterinary care, educational programs and much more. Key to AWLA’s holistic approach is its close relationship with the community.
Partnering with the AWLA not only provides businesses with access to our 40,000+ loyal fans and supporters, but also helps fund one of the hardest working animal welfare nonprofits in the country.
Below are several ways your business can partner with the AWLA family and help us accomplish our mission to promote adoptions, animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in our community, provide shelter to animals in need, and inspire compassion for all living things.
Promote Responsible Pet Ownership Through Sponsorship of Our Flagship Events
The biggest change in the field of animal welfare has been that the focus is no longer just on animals … it’s on people too. Since its inception the AWLA has provided resources to promote responsible pet ownership and build community. With your business’ support, we can continue to provide vital services to our community’s pets and their families. Sponsor one of our flagship events and show our supporters your investment in our wonderful community.
- Pets & People Community Wellness Events: The AWLA partners with other community organizations to host four Pets & People Community Wellness Events events a year across the City of Alexandria. These events provide an opportunity for Alexandrians to get veterinary services, supplies and education for their pets … and themselves free of charge. Find more information on our Community Vaccine and Pet Health Events here.
- Monthly Vaccine Clinics: To assist our community with keeping their pets healthy year-round, the AWLA hosts a very popular monthly low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats. Find more information on our Community Vaccine and Pet Health Events here.
- Paws in the Park: Paws in the Park is our annual community event that raises critical funds for the AWLA. Thousands of animal-lovers and their families attend this festival-like event in Alexandria’s waterfront Oronoco Bay Park and take note of the amazing businesses who support their favorite non-profit. Sponsorship opportunities start at $1,000 and provide businesses with great visibility in a festive atmosphere. Click here to find out more about Paws in the Park or contact our Development Team for more information at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
Welcome Guests to the AWLA Through Our Adopt the Shelter Program
Our Adopt the Shelter program provides your business a unique opportunity to have its name proudly displayed in a space within the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter. Each time visitors step into the shelter, they will see your business’ graced on a room dedicated to providing comfort, care and love to the animals waiting for their new families. We have naming opportunities at a variety of levels. Check them out here or contact a member of our Development Team for more information at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org
Help Animals Find Their New Homes with Adopt It Forward
When adoption fees are waived it removes a barrier for adoption and can help decrease the time an animal spends in the care of the AWLA. When your business sponsors adoption fees you become a hero in the eyes of our animals and their lucky new adopters. Sponsor a weekend, week, a month or identify a specific group of animals in need, like seniors or those with special medical needs. Find more information about our Adopt It Forward program here.
Contact a member of our Development Team to discuss options on how your business can Adopt It Forward at Development@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
Inspire Compassion and Teamwork with Group Volunteer Projects
Group volunteer projects can help us tackle some of our biggest and most necessary tasks. We are happy to work with you and your team to create a custom project that will be meaningful for you and make a big difference for animals in need. Examples of past projects include landscaping our dog play yards, creating and distributing enrichment toys for our animals and building shelving to organize all of our Pet Pantry items for the community.
Interested in partnering with us? Please complete our Group Volunteer Interest Form.
Contact our Development team at GetInvolved@AlexandriaAnimals.org or 703.746.5583.
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