The Dominion Guild is a women's organization with a mission to invest in charitable organizations operating in Northern Virginia. We support a diverse group of nonprofits through volunteerism and fundraising with the purpose of building a stronger community. We are proud to have raised more than $1.5 million in aid to local nonprofits since our founding in 1986.

Fundraising
We host one major fundraiser a year the MERRY MARKET. Our two-day vendor show, held annually in November, brings the community together to socialize and shop with a purpose.
LEARN more about the MERRY MARKET.
LEARN more about the MERRY MARKET.

Community
The Dominion Guild supports a diverse range of community needs--from affordable housing to the arts, education, job training, and social services. LEARN more about the local organizations we financially support to help meet their current and future needs..
In addition, we assist our neighbors in need with clothing and toy drives, food donations and by providing emergency home and health supplies. Learn more about who we support and how you can help.
In addition, we assist our neighbors in need with clothing and toy drives, food donations and by providing emergency home and health supplies. Learn more about who we support and how you can help.

Sponsorships
LEARN more about how to be involved in sponsoring the MERRY MARKET. We invite businesses and individuals to invest in our community; leveraging our resources creates meaningful change.
LEARN more about how you can become involved.
LEARN more about how you can become involved.
Donor Impact
By the NumbersSince 1986 we have proudly given over $1.5 million to over 100 local nonprofits. Our primary fundraiser is our annual two-day shopping event, the MERRY MARKET, held each November.
$1,543,045
donated to local nonprofits since 1986
100+
nonprofit beneficiaries
Testimonials

The Dominion Guild's support of Aspire during several critical times in our history allowed us to shift to full-day programming when schools were closed, pilot a successful (and now permanent) middle school classroom, grow to support more students and meet the increased demand, and engage more students in hands-on learning. Their support also helped to ensure that we could continue offering programming directly in students' communities at no cost to families. We are so grateful for the Dominion Guild's commitment to closing the educational opportunity gap, ensuring every Arlington student can thrive, and improving our shared community. In the words of one of our students, 'Thank you for making the fun stuff happen!
Aspire After School Learning
Aspire After School Learning

RILA is deeply grateful for the support of Dominion Guild! In the last year, we were able to hire a new full time staff attorney who we are training in asylum law. And, with an additional attorney on our team, we have been able to take new defensive asylum cases for the first time since 2020. Dominion Guild's grant had a direct impact on our work with our clients and allowed us to continue our mission to serve the most vulnerable of our immigrant neighbors.
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid

Dominion Guild has long supported the nutrition program at Falls Church McLean Children's Center. We are grateful for your support to ensure our students have nutritious meals (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack) while attending out school. Proper nutrition is vital for our students to grow healthy and strong while also having the energy to support their academic and social emotional needs. We appreciate your members volunteering their time and expertise to provide grants to organizations like FCMLCC to strengthen the Northern Virginia community. Thank you!
Falls Church McLean Childen's Center
Falls Church McLean Childen's Center

Thanks to the generosity of Dominion Guild, Arlington Thrive provided critical financial assistance and support services to households across Arlington County. Your contributions helped families stay housed, keep their utilities on, and access affordable childcare, ensuring stability during times of crisis.
With this support: 151 children were placed in affordable childcare, allowing their parents to work.
Arlington Thrive
With this support: 151 children were placed in affordable childcare, allowing their parents to work.
Arlington Thrive

Insight Memory Care Center is committed to serving families throughout their dementia journey. From the first signs of memory loss to the end stages of the disease, with Dominion Guild's help, Insight is better prepared to support our families each step of the way. Together we can remind them there IS life to be lived beyond a dementia diagnosis.
Anita Irvin, Executive Director Insight Memory Care Center
Anita Irvin, Executive Director Insight Memory Care Center

At PathForward, our mission is to end homelessness in Arlington, Virginia. Through our Homeless Services Center, we provide over 38,000 meals and case management to 500 individuals annually, helping them achieve housing stability. Our Mobile Medical Program offers essential medical care and respite to nearly 1,200 people each year. With the support of Dominion Guild, we also provide medical education, including an annual health fair. By addressing food insecurity, health equity, and homelessness, we empower Arlington neighbors to build brighter, more stable futures.
PathForward
PathForward
2025 Merry Market Sponsors
The Virginian - $5000
Anonymous
Edward and Layla Cyster
Foundation Insurance Group
Carlee and Stephen Heiszek
Kathleen and Andrew McKenna
The Old Dominion - $2500+
Gold Group/Washington Fine PropertiesLisa Means
Eve and Jim Murty
Anne and Greg Polk, Stanley Black & Decker
Michelle and David Zook
The Dogwood - $1500+
Anne BoyceStacey and Chris Brown
Jill Burke, Compass Real Estate
Mary Beth Carroll
Susan and Tom Duke
Gail and Marvin Fertel
Lisa and Kevin Kenworthy
Lisa MacArthur
Marianne and Tri MacDonald
Debra and Michael Onufrychuk
Pam and Mike Poth
Allison and Matt Shay
Nancy Snell
David and Kathryn Townshend
Sarah and Greg Trimmer
Sharon and Larry Weiss
Betty and Dick Wiley
Wiley Rein LLP
Whittington Design Studio
The Commonwealth - $1000
AnonymousArlington Magazine
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bayes
Eula and John Bond
Jeanne Broyhill
Donald A. Caron, Morgan Stanley
Cristin and Seth Finkel
Granted Wellbeing
Thomas J. Hahn, CPA
Heider Company
Terry and John Holmes
The Kies Family
Diane and Ray McClure
Paula and John Millian
The Party Bee
Pie-Tanza
Kathy and Peter Prominski
Katy and Steve Senkus
Juliana D. Yaskin
The Cardinal - $500
Stephanie and Toby AlbrightArlington Dermatology
Nancy and Bruce Arnold
Suzie and Bill Buck
Chicken Salad Chick Falls Church
Carolina and Brian Coll
Anne Edgar
Ferguson Real Estate Team
Alice Fitzgerald
Maureen Fletcher
Margaret and Brad Flickinger
Kathleen Gorman
Karen Hoffman
Wayne and Sharon Johnson
Katherine and Frank Key
Vicki and Gary Kirkbride
Mary and John Kudless
The Lewis Team, Washington Fine Properties
Debra Lindsay
Sarah and David Maria
Ellen McAllister
Cindy and Joe McMahon
Meany and Oliver Cos. Inc.
Margi Melnick
Dunia and Kyle Pasternak
Thornett and Corder, Washington Fine Properties
Diane and Doug Wiley
Suzanne Wittig and Scott Van Buren
Friend - $250
Betty BaumannDenise E. Bruner, M.D.
Janice Burch and Michael Platner
Jackie and Bill Chipman
Cathy and Brad Coyle
Lisa and Chip Coyle
Lynn M. Farrey, D.D.S.
Mrs. Geoffrey L. Gardner
Patricia and Paul Gibert
Kathi and Dan Knise
Mary Katherine Lanzillotta
Anees Merzi
Marna and John Morgan
Sarah and Cary Moore
Karen and David Romness
Anne Santorelli
Susan von Raab
Whitestone Custom Homes
Julie Williams
In-Kind Donors
Limelight PlantersThe Party Bee Traveling Tea Room
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