'Tis the Season for Service! Holiday Volunteer & Donations Opportunities
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| Ongoing throughout November & December Great Group Opportunities with Bread for the City SE Center, 1640 Good Hope Road SE; NW Center, 1525 7th Street NW
There are many great ways for groups of volunteers to get involved over the holidays at Bread for the City. Opportunities include: Clothing Program, help to sort donations, hang and merchandise items, and keep our Clothing Room neat so clients have a dignified experience; Food Pantry, help sort and bag fresh food donations, including fresh produce and bread, which is directly distributed to our clients; Free Farmers' Markets, help bag and distribute fresh produce in an outside market held in the parking lot of our Southeast Center; and Produce Giveaway, help bag and distribute fresh produce in front of our Northwest Center. Learn more at Bread for the City's website or email volunteer@breadforthecity.org. |
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| November 1 through December 13 Give Wisely & Wonderfully at Martha's Table Martha's Table, 2114 14th Street, NW
With the holiday season upon us, Martha's Table has numerous ways for you to "give wisely and wonderfully" in support of their important work: "Bundles of Joy" include arts and crafts and and books, which will be given to each child and family in their education programs; "Winter Wear" includes seasonal outerwear for distribution through their mobile street food program; and emergency food supplies. Learn more about their specific needs online or contact Rachel Smarte for more information. |
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| November 1 through December 13 Support Nueva Vida Toy Drive to Benefit Kids Impacted by Cancer
Nueva Vida, the support network for Latinas affected by cancer, and the DC Cancer Consortium will be collecting toys and gift cards to benefit families that have been affected by cancer. Nueva Vida will accept unwrapped gifts or gift cards or interested individuals or organizations can host a donation bin. Interested in putting a smile on a child's face this holiday? Learn more online or contact Alina Ramirez-Joyner at (202) 223-9100 or email info@nueva-vida.org. |
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| November 1-28 Help Capital Area Food Bank Put a "Turkey @ Every Table"
Thanksgiving meals are a luxury many low-income seniors can't afford and the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) regularly works to fill the meal gap to provide these seniors with nourishing food. Every year, CAFB holds Turkey @ Every Table to provide seniors with a bountiful Thanksgiving meal. This year, CAFB wants to make the greatest impact yet and provide 4,000 senior citizens with holiday meals. Since many seniors are helping to support other family members, it is vital they have enough food for their families, as well. CAFB needs your generous contributions to help reach their goal and make this year a success. Learn more or donate to the "Turkey @ Every Table" Campaign. |
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| November 15 through December 13 Be Part of Community of Hope's Adopt-a-Family Program
Community of Hope's "Adopt-A-Family" initiative collects Target gift cards for homeless families in their housing programs. Help Community of Hope clients celebrate a joyful holiday season by providing them with gift cards to purchase gifts and food for their families. The gift card provides parents with the power of choice - a basic need Community of Hope believes is critical to helping their clients get back on their feet. Shortly before the holidays, gift cards will be distributed to families shortly before the holidays as a special surprise! Make an online donation or contact Jasmine Bright for more information. |
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| Join the Capital Area Food Bank & WHUR at Food2Feed! Old Post Office Pavilion, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Since 2008, the Capital Area Food Bank has teamed up with WHUR-FM - Howard University Radio at Food2Feed to help feed those struggling with hunger in the DC region for Thanksgiving. This is a day-long broadcast, fundraiser, and food drive. At this event, we will collect monetary and food donations in front of the Old Post Office Pavilion. Money raised is used to purchase Giant gift cards, which CAFB distributes to needy families in the Washington Metro Area. Learn more or donate online to Food2Feed. |
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| November 23-27 Support Neighbors in Need at the Salvation Army Feast of Sharing Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW
Join Salvation Army National Capital Area Command and fellow community members to prepare and serve a festive Thanksgiving meal to more than 4,000 DC residents at the annual Feast of Sharing. Opportunities include Prep: Help local chefs prepare the meal and assist in the set up the event venue; Assembling Pipe and Drape: Help set up the stage and curtains for the event; Serving: Serve the Thanksgiving meal and engage in conversation with guests. Learn more, register online or contact Emily Norton for more information. |
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| Help the DCJCC Prepare "Everything BUT the Turkey" DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th Street, NW
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| Help Terrific, Inc. Bring a Smile to a Senior by Delivering Meals TERRIFIC, Inc.; 418 Missouri Avenue NW
Terrific, Inc., a housing and human service nonprofit, is looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to deliver Thanksgiving gift baskets to 30 homebound seniors in the District's Ward 4. Contact Urrikka Woods-Scott to learn more about this opportunity, including routes and times, at (202) 882-1371 or info@terrificinc.org. |
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| November 26 Deliver Hope this Thanksgiving with Food & Friends' Slice of Life
Thanksgiving isn't complete without PIE! Food & Friends' Slice of Life campaign brings together sponsors, pie sellers and volunteers to sell THOUSANDS of Thanksgiving pies in an effort provide healthy, home-delivered meals to people battling HIV/AIDS, cancer or other life-challenging illnesses. Energetic and dedicated volunteers are critical to the success of Slice of Life. Pre-purchased pies will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, November 26 and volunteers are needed to assist buyers and staff pick-up sites at shifts throughout the day. When signing up, you'll have the opportunity to choose the location and time of your choice. You MUST be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult to volunteer for Slice of Life. Learn more or register online or contact Stacy England for more information. |
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| Join Nueva Vida's Hope for the Holidays Gift Wrapping Event Pentagon City Mall, 1100 South Hayes Street, Arlington VA
Nueva Vida, the support network for Latinas affected by cancer, in partnership with DC Cancer Consortium, is pleased to invite you to Hope for the Holidays, their first annual gift-wrapping fundraiser event. Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts December 1-24, various shifts are available from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information or to register please email managementintern@nueva-vida.org. |
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| December 4 Help with the National Center for Children & Families Holiday Party DC Armory, 2001 East Capital Street, SE
Help the National Center for Children and Families make the holidays a little brighter for more than 300 of their clients at their annual holiday party! Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, food preparation and serving, as well as support with their food and toy donations. For more information or to register, contact Lauren Ruffin at lruffin@nccf-cares.org or (301) 365-4480. |
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| Join Capital Area Food Bank's Annual Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive!
Join the Capital Area Food Bank, Fox 5, Giant Food and CBS Radio on Friday, December 13 for the 12th Annual Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive. Sixteen Giant stores across the DC metro area will collect non-perishable items to help the food bank feed more than 700,000 residents in need during the holiday season. Volunteers will be asked to brave the cold and greet people when they arrive to drop off food, help collect food from individuals and place into CAFB bins, promote the food drive inside of Giant, and various other tasks. Learn more online or contact Michael McRae at (202) 644-9800 or volunteer@capitalareafoodbank.org for more information. Click here for more information on donating to Stuff-A-Truck. |
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| Help at The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Warehouse
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| December 25 Make a Difference with the DCJCC's December 25th Day of Service
The Washington, DC Jewish Community Center (DCJCC) December 25th Day of Service (D25) is a great way to spend the day with friends and family making a difference at more than 50 social service organizations throughout DC. Each year, thousands of volunteers participate at two- to four-hour service projects, including serving meals, preparing food for the homeless, visiting seniors, painting and throwing Christmas parties. Volunteers also have the opportunity to donate blood, paint walls and help children celebrate. Registration opens soon! Learn more online or email d25@washingtondcjcc.org for more information. |
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