Gratitude & Giving: Fun and Charitable Thanksgiving Ideas for Creekside Residents

November is all about practicing gratitude and spending meaningful moments with family, friends, and neighbors. If you are looking to embrace the true spirit of Thanksgiving this year, there are plenty of incredible ways to spread joy, stay active, and give back right here in the Alexandria area.
 
Charitable Ways to Give Back Locally
 

• Support United Community (Richmond Hwy): Located just down the road from Creekside Village, this incredible local non-profit hosts annual holiday food drives. Dropping off non-perishable goods, canned pumpkin, stuffing mixes, or grocery gift cards helps ensure that families across our immediate neighborhood can enjoy a festive holiday meal.
• Volunteer at Local Food Banks: Gather a group of friends from the community and sign up for a volunteer shift at regional pantries or winter shelters to help pack holiday meal baskets or organize winter clothing drives.

 
Fun & Active Holiday Traditions
 

• The Alexandria Turkey Trot: Before sitting down for your heavy holiday meal, join thousands of local runners for the annual Thanksgiving Morning 5K through the beautiful streets of Del Ray! It is a fantastic, high-energy community tradition that supports local food banks through registration proceeds.
• Community Friendsgiving: Utilize the spacious, newly renovated floor plans at Creekside Village to coordinate a potluck-style event with your building neighbors. It is a wonderful way to build lifelong friendships without leaving the comfort of home.