Causes and Cocktails
Causes & Cocktails is a series of events that bring together civic-minded young professionals to learn about important causes impacting the local community. These events are an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits working to make a difference and develop friendships with peers who also want to give back.
The events are free to attend. We ask that you register in advance for planning purposes.
Upcoming Events
Causes & Cocktails: Workforce Development
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Commentary (801 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22203)
Nonprofit partners:
- Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)
- Arlington Independent Media
- English Empowerment Center
- Kitchen of Purpose
- Melwood
- New Hope Housing
Speaker: Tara Palacios, Director, BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development
Past Events
Causes & Cocktails: Health & Wellness
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: UPSIDE on Moore (1700 N Moore, Level M2, Arlington, VA 22209)
Nonprofit partners:
- Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative
- Arlington Free Clinic
- Rock Recovery
- United Way of the National Capital Area
Speaker: Lesley Daigle, Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Free Clinic
Lead Sponsor
Causes & Cocktails: Environmental Sustainability
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Water Bar, 1601 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Nonprofit partners:
Lead Sponsors
Connecting Sponsor
Causes & Cocktails: Food Security & Hunger
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Commentary in the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
Nonprofit partners:
- Animal Welfare League of Arlington
- Arlington Food Assistance Center
- Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture
- Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Church
- PathForward
- Real Food for Kids
Causes & Cocktails: Mental Health
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Commentary in the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
Nonprofit partners:
Causes & Cocktails: Homelessness
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Commentary in the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
Nonprofit partners: