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In 1933, a group of 24 young women met at the home of Mrs. Julian Burke and formed The Junior Auxiliary of Alexandria Hospital. The group took its name, "The Twig," from a contest entry by Mrs. Nellie Sommers Blackwell. The name describes the organization’s...
The Twig is The Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital. Our mission is to provide volunteer services, offer financial aid, and purchase equipment in support of Inova Alexandria Hospital. Since its founding 90 years ago, The Twig has contributed $5 million to Inova Alexandria Hospital. Our...
The Twig is The Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital--an organization of women dedicated to providing financial aid, volunteer service, and support to Alexandria Hospital - itself, originally established by volunteers. For the City of Alexandria’s first hundred years, physicians cared for patients at home or...
Board of Directors 2023-2024 Officers President, Jennifer Kilmer President-elect, Rachel Bishop Recording Secretary, Merrie Shippereit Corresponding Secretary, Lynne Rhoades Treasurer, Kate Walker Assistant Treasurer, Anne Fogle Committee Chairs Communications, Susan Lipcaman Entertainment, Amy Fernandez & Carol Skiba Fundraising/Marketing, Anita Carson Homes Tour, Candace Beane & Cathy Kilcoyne Membership, Rachel Bishop Special Events, Kate Eltzroth Sustainers, Christine Czech & Barbie Frank Technology,...
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“The Twig has been an essential supporter and partner of Inova Alexandria Hospital for more than 85 years. Their dedicated members provide significant financial support, volunteer service, and compassionate care for our patients and team members.” – Shannon Hiskey, Executive Director, Philanthropy, East Region, MSK,...
The Twig is the Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital. Our women volunteers -- "Twigs" -- generously contribute their time and energy to operate The Twig Thrift Shop; organize and staff the annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour; and participate in numerous events to support hospital...
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