There are numerous ways to support NVAC's philanthropy and service activities, including the following:

Book Basket. For your convenience, a book basket will be at every general meeting to encourage donations to our local philanthropies. Feel free to drop your new and gently-used books, as well as school supplies and comic books, in the "Book Basket" placed near the nametags at general meetings. Books for ages 7 and under, as well as Spanish language books, are especially needed.

Support Local Events. Informal groups of Pi Phis often form a team to support charity fundraising walks, runs and other worthy causes in the community during the year. One such event is the National Race for the Cure. Several club members showed their support for sisters with breast cancer by joining other NVAC Pi Phis to help raise funds for breast cancer research and prevention programs by participation in the race in Washington, DC.

The 8th annual Library of Congress National Book FestivalThis event will be held September 27, 2008 (rain or shine) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the National Mall. They are looking for volunteers for this event. there are two (2) requirements to be a volunteer. First, you must be willing to work a four (4) hour shift: typically, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., although if you are available for the full day that is even better! Second, all volunteers must attend a briefing session. If you wish to volunteer, please e-mail Joanna Roussis, 2008 National Book Festival Volunteer Coordinator, the following information at jrou@loc.gov: Name, Phone number, E-mail address, Mailing address, Special needs or limitations, T-shirt size (S, M, L, XL 2XL), Number of hours you will volunteer (4 hours minimum), and Preference for a morning or afternoon shift, or "have no preference". For more information about the festival please go to their website

For more information on opportunities to volunteer, raise funds, donate new or gently-used children's books, or to form a group for an upcoming walk, please contact the NVAC Philanthropy Chair Tina.