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COMMUNITY STORIES – DIMPLE DHABALIA
MIRRORED STORIES: A LEGACY OF HEALING
Dimple Dhabalia’s two-decade career in humanitarian work is marked by a profound connection between her own story and the lives she touches.
“My family made me the person I am: the things I’ve learned, the experiences I’ve had, the love I’ve received. If this fund in some way makes a legacy for them too, that makes me really happy.”
Dimple Dhabalia
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COMMUNITY STORIES – RYAN BROWN
FROM ALGORITHMS TO ALTRUISM
Life is full of unexpected turns and encounters that shape our paths in ways we might never predict. Just ask Ryan A. Brown, a computer scientist turned tax law and estate planning attorney.
“When it comes to estate planning, it’s the quality of life for the people you leave behind that keeps clients up at night.”
Ryan Brown
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COMMUNITY STORIES – DR. JOHN WHITENER
An Optometry Officer and a Gentleman
John’s scholarship empowers Arlington students to proudly check “yes” when asked about LGBTQ+ involvement.
“I believe in encouraging leadership at a young age. And having spent 20 wonderful years in Arlington, I want to maintain my connection to it and give back to it.”
Dr. John Whitener
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COMMUNITY STORIES – JOHN FOTI
EQUITY IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Using a fund to offset the cost of after-school programming in the eight Title 1 elementary schools in Arlington County.
“No matter the activity, students are using this fund and these moments to find and do what they love, and to feel like they belong in the community, both inside and outside the classroom.”
Jennifer Owens, Foundation CEO
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COMMUNITY STORIES – PORTIA CLARK
ORGANIZER AND
ADVOCATE
Meet the 2022 Spirit of Community Award winner who helped change the name of the Nauck neighborhood to Green Valley, while advocating for Arlington’s youth for 30+ years.
“Over the years, we’ve realized our kids can’t afford to live in Arlington, so we’ve continued to advocate for more affordable housing.”
Portia Clark
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COMMUNITY STORIES – JEANNE AND JOE
Love, legislation, and legacy
Using a legacy fund to ensure safe, stable, affordable housing where Arlington seniors can thrive.
“I want this fund to help bring the elderly issue to the table, making it part of how we think about the connections in the community.”
Jeanne Broyhill
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