HELPING OUT

from 2021 Fagon Guide to Capitol Hill

Elizabeth Nelson, co-chair of Trees for Capitol Hill, with a group of volunteers planting trees the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Photo: TCH

on the HillVolunteering

Over 10,000 people volunteer with the Anacostia Watershed Society each year. Here a group is planting grasses on Kingman Island

BY ELIZABETH O’GOREK

Capitol Hill has a lot to offer residents, and in turn residents have a lot to give back as volunteers to the organizations working to serve the people, places and institutions in and around our community. During the pandemic, nonprofits found creative new ways for people to safely engage.

With increased need over the past year, many organizations will be building their volunteer corps. Others will face the increased demand with fewer staff. Talented, giving and supportive residents on the Hill can find many different ways to continue giving both their time and much-needed financial support at a wide variety of organizations as the pandemic winds down and as we rebuild on the other side.

The Capitol Hill Community Foundation (www.capitolhillcommunityfoundation.com/volunteer/) lists local volunteer opportunities, and the website of Serve DC (serve.dc.gov/) lists opportunities throughout the District.

Not all volunteer opportunities involve interacting with the public, or with large numbers of people. Many organizations need volunteers with special skills in areas such as information technology, law, accounting and social media. If you have an interest, it’s worth reaching out to any one of the partners listed in the Community

Resources section of this Guide to see if you can help them meet their goals. Below find a list of some opportunities with organizations working in or based on Capitol Hill.

MUTUAL AID

Since March 2020, DC nonprofit Serve Your City has served as the lead partner for Ward 6 Mutual Aid (W6MA), responding to the COVID-19 crisis by coordinating efforts among grassroots organizers, volunteers, and communitybased organizations that have been doing the work since long before the pandemic. With the motto, “We keep us safe,” the community provides food, supplies and assistance to neighbors in a wide variety of areas, from education, health and well-being to advocacy. To volunteer email Ward6MutualAid@ gmail.com, or call 202-683-9962. Get information on how to make in-kind or financial donations to the effort at ServeYourCityDC.com.

HOUSING

Everyone Home DC: When the pandemic ends and restrictions on eviction and utility payments are lifted, many people will find remaining in their homes an increased challenge. Everyone Home DC works to help families negotiate that challenge. You can help. Volunteers with the Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) hand out food, drinks, and other items to those who are homeless. Or volunteer to help at Shirley’s Place Hospitality Center. everyonehomedc.org

The mission of Pathways to Housing DC (pathwaystohousingdc.org) is to end homelessness and support recovery for people with complex health challenges. Sign up to volunteer online, call 202-529-2972 or email info@pathwaysdc.org

FILLING FAMILY NEEDS

Greater DC Diaper Bank: With unemployment on the rise, some families are finding it difficult to purchase necessities like diapers, feminine hygiene products and personal cleansing items. Volunteers (including children) can help package and load diapers at the non-profit’s Silver Spring warehouse. They can also serve as partners, providing a spot in their home or business to collect diapers or hygiene and food items such as baby wipes and formula for the Baby Pantry. Finally, volunteers can hold monthly gatherings at which attendees socialize and also bring feminine hygiene products for The Monthly program, which provides mothers with these expensive but necessary products.

HUNGER ISSUES

DC Central Kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to prepare meals for disadvantaged groups and Food for All DC provides food to low-income home-bound residents. Volunteers (bonus if they have cars) package and deliver food every Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Contact them at graeme@foodforalldc.org. Volunteers with cars can sign up with nonprofit Food Rescue US (foodrescue.us) to pick up leftover food from businesses and delivers it to food pantries around the city. S

SW BID delivers school lunches at residences. Photo: E.O’Gorek

MENTORING AND TUTORING

Several programs in Capitol Hill provide mentoring and tutoring opportunities for youth. Many continued to provide these services virtually throughout the pandemic. Little Lights offers tutoring, family check-ins and during the pandemic, food and supplies to residents in public housing (www.LittleLights.org). Serve Your City DC seeks volunteers and mentors to provide mentorship, tutoring, opportunities and experiences to at-risk youth in the District. Get involved through their website at serveyourcitydc.org.

SENIORS

About 85 percent of the services delivered to seniors by Capitol Hill Village (CHV) and Waterfront Village in Southwest are provided by volunteers, from driving and medical advocacy, to changing lightbulbs. Individuals and households are encouraged to visit the website for more information on how to get involved or call the CHV office at 202-543-1778 or email info@capitolhillvillage.org. Reach Southwest Village at dcwaterfrontvillage.org or call 202-656-1834. u

Community Resources

BEAUTIFICATION / ENVIRONMENT

Anacostia Community Boathouse Association (ACBA) 1900 M St. SE www.anacostiaboathouse.org

Dedicated to safe and environmentally responsible recreation on the Anacostia River, this thriving rowing and paddle sport center holds free Learnto-Row and Learn-to-Paddle clinics as well as competitive and recreational programs for all ages and abilities.

Anacostia Riverkeeper 515 M St. SE, Ste. 218 202-863-0158 www.anacostiariverkeeper.org info@anacostiariverkeeper.org

Anacostia Riverkeeper works to restore and protect the Anacostia River and create opportunities for the community to connect to it. Volunteer, donate, report pollution, try catch-and-release fishing at Diamond Teague Park, and explore the river on a free River Explorer Boat Tour.

Capitol Hill Garden Club capitolhillgardenclub.org

Brings together people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment. Members can enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours, undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. The club donates spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Post COVID, meetings are held monthly at Northeast Library. See the calendar for online events and an application to join.

Casey Trees 3030 12th St. NE 202-833-4010 caseytrees.org

A citywide urban forestry nonprofit established in 2002,

Casey Trees restores, enhances and protects DC’s tree canopy. They engage thousands of volunteers of all ages in planting trees, conducting citizen science, providing care to trees and more. Visit caseytrees.org/ events to sign up to volunteer and register for free workshops.

Earth Conservation Corps 1520 First St. SE 202-479-4505 earthconservationcorps.org

This organization trains neighborhood youth skills to reclaim the river, providing them with the leadership skills and environmental education to set them on a path to a career in nature or science. The organization also serves as a conservation incubator, fostering more than six non-profit organizations on the Anacostia.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) 3501 New York Ave. NE 202-544-8733, fona.org

FONA is a nonprofit organization established to enhance support for the US National Arboretum. They focus on environmental preservation, plant research, preservation of urban green space, education and community outreach. Regular programs include the Washington Youth Garden, annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale, Dinner Under the Stars, and 5K fun runs in the spring and fall. To volunteer or to learn more, please complete the form found on their website or call 202-544-8733

Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) 202-329-7864 treesforcapitolhill.org mark@treesforcapitolhill.org

TFCH is dedicated to restoring the tree canopy of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Volunteers work to help renew, restore and refresh the diversity of trees that make Capitol Hill so pleasantly green. TFCH organizes a day of tree planting each year, typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and works closely with the DC Department of Urban Forestry for permitting and with neighbors for proper site selection.

BUSINESS & MERCHANT GROUPS

Barracks Row Main Street 731 Eighth St. SE, 2nd fl. 202-544-3188 barracksrow.org

BRMS works to preserve and enhance Capitol Hill’s historic Eighth Street SE commercial corridor and to support its business community. Barracks Row Main Street operates an active façade improvement program. It also organizes festivals, a culinary crawl, promotions and celebrations throughout the year for merchants and residents of the area.

CHAMPS PO Box 15486 Wash., DC 20003 202-547-7788 capitolhill.org, champs@capitolhill.org

As a local Chamber of Commerce, the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS) is a dynamic organization of business and community leaders dedicated to a strong economic environment for the Capitol Hill neighborhood. CHAMPS advocates, connects, and promotes Capitol Hill businesses.

Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID) 1451 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Unit 1 202-842-3333 capitolhillbid.org

The Capitol Hill BID is funded through an assessment on commercial property owners who are dedicated to keeping Capitol Hill a clean and safe place to live, work and conduct business, while remaining a national and cultural tourist destination. The BID provides services that augment, not replace, services that the DC government provides. These include security, street cleaning, maintenance and graffiti removal; streetscape improvements, marketing and promotional services; as well as community outreach.

Capitol Riverfront BID capitolriverfront.org, @CapitolRiverFront

Capitol Riverfront is the District’s fastest growing neighborhood, located five blocks south of the US Capitol Building, situated between I-395 and the Anacostia River. New restaurants, retail, hotels, and residences are opening every month in Capitol Riverfront; and there is always something new to discover in Yards Park, Canal Park, and other open spaces of the community. The BID’s website and weekly Front Page News newsletter are direct lines to current events like drive-in movies, concerts, and fitness classes; as well as ongoing development including Buzzard Point and Phase II of The Yards. For more information and to subscribe to the weekly Front Page News e-blast, visit www.capitolriverfront.org.

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) 202-698-5253 easternmarket-dc.org/emcac

EMCAC is an advisory group that represents the entire Eastern Market community, consisting of representatives from community organizations, ANC’s, DC elected officials, vendors, merchants and professionals that do business on Capitol Hill. Public meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of each month.

Eastern Market Main Street (EMMS) 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, 2nd Floor 202-853-9810 easternmarketmainstreet.org info@easternmarketmainstreet.org

EMMS, a designated DC Main Streets program from the Department of Small and Local Business Development, supports small businesses and fosters a vibrant, neighborhood-serving corridor through public and private space improvements, capacity-building resources for small businesses, and events and campaigns.

H Street Main Street (HSMS) hstreet.org

The main goal of HSMS is to support lasting, comprehensive revitalization in one of DC’s most historic neighborhoods. The annual H Street Festival is a widely anticipated and enjoyable event. A street-

Little Lights Urban Ministries 760 Seventh St. SE 202-548-4021 littlelights.org

from first grade through col- Monday to Friday (except 6 p.m. second lege and career. 300 volunteers Friday of month). helped 600 students last year in the Neighborhood Tutoring Program, Scholars Program for grades 6-12 and the Outdoor Education Center where students experience kayaking, rock climbing, swimming at 10-day camp experiences. Little Lights is a non-profit Christian ministry organization dedicated to helping underDarius Baxter accepts a Brickie on behalf of GOODProjects served kids, teens, adults and at the Dec. 3 Brickie Awards. Screenshot: E. O’Gorek families on Capitol Hill and Southeast Washington, DC. car provides service between the Gallery With the help of more than Place/Chinatown metro and the Minnesota 500 volunteers annually, Little Lights Avenue metro. provides tutoring, mentoring and healthy meals for kids; internships for teens and Southwest BID 420 Fourth St. SW 202-618-3515 young adults; job search assistance and job training for adults; and parenting classes, swbid.org resources and diapers for families. They

The Southwest Business Improvement also manage a landscaping enterprise, the District (SWBID) works on cleanliness, Clean Green Team, which does hundreds of public infrastructure, beautification and jobs annually on the Hill. Visit the website programming throughout the neighbor- to see how you can volunteer. hood. The BID weaves together three distinct areas in the 500 acres south of the National Mall: Federal Center South, RealTalk DC 651 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-9355 housing 26 federal headquarters; the South- whitman-walker.org/youth-services west neighborhood, centered around the RealTalk DC is the main youth proWaterfront Metrorail Station; and the gram of Whitman Walker, connecting transformational District Wharf develop- youth 13-24 to free health resources, ofment, located on the waterfront. fering inclusive sexual education, HIV/STI and pregnancy testing and offering a safe place for self-expression. Youth Services CHILDREN & YOUTH are about education, prevention and helping youth understand health needs. They For Love of Children (FLOC) also offer regular game, trivia and movie 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE nights. When it is open, no appointment 202-462-8686 floc.org Provides educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed is needed. Real Talk DC is temporarily closed during the pandemic. When it is open, regular hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) Sasha Bruce House Info: 202-675-9340 Emergency House: 202-547-7777 741 Eighth St. SE sashabruce.org

SBY is one of the largest and most experienced providers of services to youth in Washington, DC. SBY helps young people find safe homes, achieve and maintain good general and mental health, create and strengthen supportive and stable families, explore opportunities in education and careers and become tomorrow’s leaders.

The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) 410 Seventh St. SE 202-546-5940, smyal.org supporterinfo@smyal.org

SMYAL supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills and engage their peers and community through service as well as safer sex outreach. For more information, email supporterinfo@smyal.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Capitol Hill Community Foundation 419 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-1845 capitolhillcommunityfoundation.com info@capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org

CHCF draws on the generosity and idealism of the neighborhood to help build a stronger and more caring community, where every resident can share in a better future. An all-volunteer organization, the CHCF supports activities, projects and organizations that enrich the lives of residents and celebrate the history of the Capitol Hill community. Funded entirely by annual donations from Capitol Hill residents and businesses, the Foundation proudly directs

every dollar contributed to grants, more than $7 million since it was founded in 1989. CHCF has launched some major initiatives, including a thriving neighborhood history project, an awards program that honors individuals for distinguished service to the community and A Literary Feast, a series of literary-themed dinners that raises money for school initiatives.

CHCF works with community partners in times of crisis. After the 2007 fire at Eastern Market, CHCF distributed nearly $500,000 in donations to merchants. In 2019, CHCF partnered with other community members and organizations to raise more than $333,000 to help the residents impacted by the 2018 Arthur Capper Senior Fire. In 2020, CHCF gave $100,00 in special grants to organizations helping to alleviate the effects of the pandemic on Hill residents.

HEALTH CARE

Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) 1000 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-784-2700 capitalbreastcare.georgetown.edu cbcc@georgetown.edu

The CBCC provides breast cancer screening services to women of the DC metropolitan area – regardless of the ability to pay – through patient guidance, clinical services such as exams and screening, community education workshops and research. CBCC relies on volunteers to help promote the health and wellness of DC women. Depending on the type of help you would like to offer, volunteers can work onsite or off-site, during regular office hours or on evenings or weekends.

Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center (CHPC) 713 Maryland Ave. NE 202-546-1018 capitolhillpregnancycenter.org

The center provides free pregnancy tests and information on parenting, adoption, abortion and birth control with medical needs referrals. The center also offers prenatal and parenting classes; holds parenting support meetings; and provides maternity clothes, baby clothes and equipment to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used infant and child items are always appreciated.

CHPC offers many volunteer opportunities, from counselling and mentoring patients one-on-one and fundraising to sponsoring a baby shower or diaper drive, general office work and data entry. To sign up and find out more about the opportunities on offer, contact CHPC at 202-546-1018.

The nonprofit organization Serve Your City was created 12 years ago by Maurice Cook. Photo: Andrew Lightman

NEIGHBORHOOD SUB-GROUPS

LIBRARY SUPPORT

GROUPS (See page 58)

MUTUAL AID

Ward 6 Mutual Aid 202-683-9962 serveyourcity.com

Since March 2020, Serve Your City has served as the lead partner for Ward 6 Mutual Aid (W6MA), responding to the COVID-19 crisis by coordinating efforts among grassroots organizers, passionate volunteers, and community-based organizations that have been doing the work since long before the pandemic. With the motto, “we keep us safe,” the community provides food, supplies and assistance to neighbors in a wide variety of areas, from education, health and well-being to advocacy. If you wish to volunteer or need support through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond you can email Ward6MutualAid@gmail.com, or call the Ward 6 Mutual Aid hotline between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at 202-683-9962. Get information on how to make in-kind or financial donations to the effort at ServeYourCityDC.com

Eastern Market Metro Community Association (EMMCA)

EMMCA promotes the civic interests and quality of life for residents who live near the Eastern Market Metro. This includes preserving the historic and aesthetic value of property, as well as presenting the views of EMMCA’s membership to government, public, private and other organizations. To subscribe to EMMCA MATTERS, send an email to marcihilt@aol.com

Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association (FOKP) facebook.com/kingmanparkdc

FOKP meets monthly to serve, advocate for and foster community in the Kingman Park neighborhood of northeast DC. To join the FOKP listserv, please contact fokpcivic@ gmail.com, join on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/kingmanparkdc or follow @ FOKPcivic on Twitter

Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) 400 I St. SW seswcbcc.org, info@seswcbcc.org

CBCC is a nonprofit that brings together organizations and individuals living or working in ANC 6D, critiques redevelopment proposals as they emerge,

The Capitol Hill BID’s Men In Blue augment DC services such as security, cleaning, and community outreach. Photo: Andew Lightman

and participates in negotiating ANC 6D community-benefits agreements. The mission is to pursue opportunities and mobilize stakeholders to strengthen schools, foster development of local business, and maximize diverse and affordable housing options.

North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (NLPNA) 202-543-3512 chrs.org/north-lincoln-park-neighborhood-association, elizabeth_knits@ yahoo.com

NLPNA sponsors youth activities, neighborhood beautification projects and community-building activities. The Buzz newsletter, which informs residents of important happenings in the neighborhood, is suspended during the pandemic but copies of past issues are available at chrs.org/northlincoln-park-neighborhood-association

Southwest Action www.swdcaction.com

A group of SW residents who organize and advocate for a more equitable, antiracist, and environmentally sustainable neighborhood. Meetings are usually the first Sunday of the month, starting at 12 p.m. Email swdcaction@gmail.com for the location or link for the meeting.

Southwest Neighborhood Assembly P.O. Box 70131 Washington, DC 20024 202-320-4414 swdc.org, thesouthwester.com

An all-volunteer organization, SWNA sponsors issue-focused task forces that focus on emergency preparedness, education, youth, SW history, SW waterfront planning, transportation, parks & recreation and workforce development. SWNA hosts monthly community forums on the fourth Monday (except in July, August and December) at 7:00 p.m. to discuss topics of interest and concern to the community-at-large.

PRESERVATION, HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT

Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) 420 Tenth St. SE 202-543-0425 chrs.org, info@chrs.org

CHRS was founded in 1955, to promote, preserve, and enhance the historic neighborhood’s architectural and residential urban character. Due to the efforts of CHRS, Capitol Hill won designation as a historic district in 1976. CHRS, formed as a non-profit group, is now the largest civic association on Capitol Hill, and one of the largest in DC. CHRS continues to play a key role in maintaining the integrity, history and appeal of the neighborhood that has been a diverse community for more than 200 years. CHRS provides guidance on historic preservation, zoning, large scale urban planning, traffic patterns, and environmental concerns. CHRS sponsors the annual Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour every Mother’s Day weekend and offers free lectures on topics in home restoration and repair.

Their website includes a calendar of public events, plus posts on education, crimes, transportation, development, zoning and the environment—highlighting issues and providing advice on how you can help in the community.

Congressional Cemetery Association 1801 E St. SE 202-543-0539 congressionalcemetery.org staff@congressionalcemetery.org

Established in 1807, the 35-acre Washington Parish Burial Ground is the resting place for nearly 70,000 members of Capitol Hill families. Now the oldest national cemetery in the United States, The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery maintains and operates the cemetery, relying on hundreds of volunteers and generous donors to preserve this national historic and beautiful landmark. With over 22,000 obituaries on file for individuals from all walks of life buried within the grounds, Congressional Cemetery can tell the story of America from the Revolutionary War right through to today. When it is safe, free guided tours operate most Saturdays at 11 a.m. April through to November. Open from dawn to dusk every day, the grounds are a popular destination for many Hill residents to come together and walk their dogs in the more than 35 fenced, beautiful acres. Membership is required for dog-walking privileges and fees go directly back to funding the preservation of the cemetery. Check the website for COVID restrictions, hours and events.

Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project 419 East Capitol St. SE Capitolhillhistory.org info@CapitolHillHistory.org

The Capitol Hill History Project aims to give our neighborhood a better knowledge of its past by collecting oral histories from longtime Capitol Hill residents and former residents, sponsoring lectures that explore the history of Capitol Hill and Washington, and promoting and publicizing its collection through its website, CapitolHillHistory.org. Contact them to receive email announcements of upcoming lectures, or at info@ CapitolHillHistory.org to recommend a neighbor to be interviewed or to volunteer your help.

SENIORS

Capitol Hill Village 725 Eighth St. SE, 2nd Fl 202-543-1778 capitolhillvillage.org

Capitol Hill Village is a neighborhood nonprofit created to give senior residents of Capitol Hill both the practical means and the confidence to live their lives to the fullest in their own homes. Village members can access a range of professional and volunteer services as well as a variety of educational and social programs. CHV has a care services team that includes two social workers, and a cohort of trained volunteers. The Village sponsors many programs, lectures and other events such as recreational activities, from yoga to sporting events, theater outings, restaurant tasting parties and a monthly literacy club. Visit the website for more information on how to get involved or call the office at 202-543-1778 or email info@ capitolhillvillage.org

Waterfront Village 607 Sixth Pl. SW 202-656-1834 dcwaterfrontvillage.org

Waterfront Village is a neighborhoodbased membership organization of paid staff, volunteers, and vendors supporting Southwest Waterfront and Capitol Riverfront residents who wish to age in place. Services provided by the Village include telephone and in-home check-ins, drives to medical appointments, prescription and meal deliveries, Uber and taxi bookings. When it is safe, Waterfront Village offers a robust calendar of activities that offers at least one event per week. Check out the calendar, which also includes virtual events, at dcwaterfrontvillage.org.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Action Group (CAG) 124 15th St. SE 202-543-4558 www.communityactiongroup.org Established in 1988, serving more than 10,000 persons and families, CAG is a neighborhood non-profit organization providing holistic substance abuse DWI/DUI and extracurricular activities with a mission focusing on prevention, education and community engagement. The purpose of CAG is to create community partnerships in pursuing mutually beneficial goals for residents of DC. The Alumni Association is a major resource. The multi-purpose facility serves as a “hub” for educational, social, recreational, cultural and civic activities. Volunteers are welcome.

Christ Episcopal Church Outreach 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 washingtonparish.org/ministries/outreach

When it is safe, Christ Church offers a variety of outreach programs to help families and individuals of Capitol Hill, like making and distributing brown bag lunches for those in need and assisting with the Church of the Brethren Nutrition Program to provide more than 100 hot lunches a day. The church also works with other churches to support food bank programs for needy families in the Capitol Hill area and offers to pay for laundry services for the poor on the first Sunday of each month at Good Hope Laundromat.

Everyone Home DC 415 2nd Street NE, 3rd Floor 202-544-0631 everyonehomedc.org

Everyone Home DC provides lifechanging services, supporting the holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness on Capitol Hill and across DC. It engages thousands of men, women, and children each year through its homelessness prevention, housing, day center, street and medical outreach, and supportive services. Founded by several Capitol Hill churches in 1967 as Capitol Hill Group Ministry and renamed Everyone Home DC in 2019, Everyone Home DC partners with a wide range of faith communities, civic groups, and concerned individuals of all backgrounds to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. To learn about the many ways to share your time and talents, visit www.everyonehomedc. org and follow @EveryoneHomeDC on your favorite socials (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn).

Food Pantry, Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200, reformationdc.org

The Food Pantry at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation has served neighbors for almost 30 years, distributing bags of groceries to families in need who live on Capitol Hill. Donations of food, time or money are appreciated. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Karen Carlson through the website, www.reformationdc.org/in-thecommunity to learn more.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A St. SE 202-543-0053 stmarks.net

The St. Mark’s Outreach Program has made a commitment to work with nine different local programs providing meals and assistance to families and individuals in need. For instance, volunteers prepare sandwiches in support of the Sunday Supper program. Check the website for ways you can contribute time. u