ALIVE! was founded in 1969 and consists 45 congregations, community, city and civic organization and volunteers who work together to help provide basic needs support to people in the city of Alexandria. To goal of ALIVE! Is to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and improve the lives of those in need in the city of Alexandria. ALIVE! s mainstay programs provide essential support including shelter, food, monetary support, basic furniture and housewares and early education. Programs include Family and Emergency Assistance Program, Food Program, ALIVE! House Shelter, Furniture Program, Housewares, and Child Development Center,