Who We Are

Established in 1933, The Twig is The Junior Auxiliary of the Inova Alexandria Hospital. We provide financial aid, volunteer service, and support to the hospital.

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Thrift Shop

All proceeds from The Twig Thrift Shop in Old Town Alexandria benefit the Inova Alexandria Hospital.

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Homes Tour

The Twig hosts the Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour each September.

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T.W.I.G.

Become a Twig partner through our "Together We Ignite Giving" campaign.

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Thrift Shop

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The Twig Thrift Shop, located in Old Town Alexandria at 106 N. Columbus Street, specializes in quality clothing and accessories for women and men, as well as housewares and books. Our all-volunteer staff is eager to help you find affordable treasures. Proceeds benefit the Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Homes Tour

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Since 1977, the Twig has hosted the Historic Alexandria Homes Tour every September to raise funds for the Inova Alexandria Hospital. This self-guided walking tour of beautiful homes and gardens in Old Town Alexandria features original and preserved structures, curated artwork, and historical collections.

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The Twig has been a philanthropic force in Alexandria since 1933. The “Together We Ignite Giving” campaign offers an opportunity for companies, organizations, and individuals to donate to The Twig to support our mission to provide volunteer services, offer financial aid, and purchase equipment in support of Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Landmark Groundbreaking Ceremony

On September thirtieth, a group of more than seventy people composed of Inova Hospital leadership, architects, builders, elected leaders from the community, Foundation members, and other philanthropic groups including the Twig and the Board of Lady Managers, met underneath a white tent to celebrate the beginning of our new hospital.  In spite of the gloomy day, our spirits were high and the speeches celebratory.  The Twig and the Board of Lady Managers were acknowledged for their years of dedication and support for our community hospital since its inception.  The street in front of the hospital will bear the name of Julia Johns, a nod to the role of the ladies of Alexandria in the founding and support of the early hospital.  The Twig was well represented by President Rachel Bishop; Hospital Liaison Mary Schoen; and Past Presidents Jennifer Kilmer, Kathy Hirsch, Seema Nawaz, and Janet Hawkins, all members of the Foundation Board.  President Barbara Wells represented the Board of Lady Managers.  

 

               

 

 

82nd Annual Homes Tour Breaks Record

The most frequent question asked?  “Which was your favorite house?”  The most common answer, “I can’t choose just one!”  The 82nd was successful by any standard.  There were 1200 tickets sold, a new record, and counted guests who visited the six homes were around 900!  The Homes Tour experience was superb this year.  There was something for everyone, from the “Lafayette House,”  to a home chock-a-block with NYC memorabilia, an exotic mask collection, and little rubber duckies everywhere, to homes that were resurrected from the dead and reimagined in modern ways that respected their colonial past.  Every home had a space in which you could imagine yourself sipping coffee, or a cocktail, and losing yourself in your favorite pastime.

Kudos to Amy Fernandez, Lillian Siegel and the entire Homes Tour Committee for a job well done.

 

 

 

 

Twig Thrift Shop Opens To A Waiting Crowd

 It was a beautiful day and the excitement level was high.  As one of our customers opined, “It’s been a long dry spell!”  They were lined up all the way to the Hen Quarter seating area.  Some had been there since 8 AM!  As the door opened they peacefully filed into the shop.  Let the games begin! The opening day team was ready to work and their efforts paid off!

 

IAH Open House!

Many thanks to the Twigs who participated in last week’s IAH Summer Open House.  Jennifer Kilmer shared that Twig had a great turnout for the detailed briefing on the structure of the Inova Health System and the process change when Dr. Jones took over as CEO.  He spearheaded the development of the regional strategy, which contributed to the IAH Oakville care site design and approach to serving the community.   In her remarks, Dr Bansal noted the close connection between the hospital and community partners, including the longtime support of The Twig.

 

Thanks to all of you who donated!!!

In preparation for its September 4th opening, The Twig Thrift Shop
held its annual Drive By Donation Day this past Saturday. Thanks to
our wonderful community, we received so many bags and boxes of donated
clothing, housewares, and decorative items — from handmade
dollhouses to designer dresses —  the shop is fully stocked
with fabulous merchandise this fall. We so appreciate our community
support, which helps to fund the Inova Alexandria Hospital.

 

 

Thank you, Lisa Groover of McEnearney Associates, for sponsoring a Drive By Donation Day benefitting The TWIG. It was a hugh success and we are well on our way to restocking the shop for opening on September 4th. We can’t thank you enough Lisa, for all you do for TWIG and the community.

 

 

Thank you for your support!  All proceeds benefit the Inova Alexandria Hospital.

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IMPACT METRICS
15,000

Annual Volunteer Hours for Our Community

$5 Million

Funds Donated to Inova Alexandria Hospital

150+

Current Twig Volunteers

$125,000+

Awards Provided through Nursing Scholarships

1,000+

Women Who Have Served in The Twig

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