February 4 –Thursday 1100 -1200 End Poverty Presentation from A Wider Circle LL1 1E1-807
Please come hear a fascinating new approach to ending poverty in the District of Columbia. A Wider Circle provides Wrap-Around Support to single mother families and brings them hope and a way forward. Contact LCDR jonathan.i.schafler@uscg.mil
February 4 & 18 Thursdays 0745–1100 THRIVE DC Feed the Homeless
Feed hundreds of homeless citizens. Join us in our monthly partnership with THRIVE DC at their soup kitchen as we lead that day’s effort. THRIVE feeds 300 + people breakfast EVERY DAY! We need a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 volunteers to make this a success.(Van from HQ)Contact CWO neal.s.pratt@uscg.mil to sign up. CWO Pratt is transferring this June and we are in need of a replacement coordinator for the monthly THRIVE activity. This is our most successful partnership and we need to keep it going.
February 3/4/12 Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 0800-1600 Habitat for Humanity February Builds
Help Habitat for Humanity this month. Contact LCDR eric.j.matthies@uscg.mil
February 6 2016 Saturday 0900– 12:00 Capital Area Food Bank, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE
This project typically involves packing and/or sorting donated food. It also can include packing for CAFB programs, and assisting with various other tasks at the food bank. Contact Terrence.Hill@dhs.gov to participate.
February 13 Saturday 1100-1400 Monthly Clean-up Shepherd Parkway
Shepherd Parkway Monthly Clean-up. This is our National Park...right next door to HQ...and one of the most neglected NPS sites in the United States. TONS of trash over decades of neglect...we need your help. Imagine a park out our back gate where we could recreate and transit to other parts of DC. Be a part of the solution! Contact Nathan Harrington nbharrington@yahoo.com (301) 758-5892
February 13 Saturday 0900-1500 Annual Wreaths Across America Removal – Arlington Cemetery
Follow through with one of the best volunteer events of the year! Join the Coast Guard contingent as we remove the placed wreaths at Arlington. Please help honor our Veterans to complete this work. Contact LT macy.j.tumblin@uscg.mil
February 19 Friday 0630-0915 Serve Breakfast “So Others Might Eat” 71 O Street, NW
Serve breakfast to the needy. We are trying something new for those who have a hard time volunteering on weekends or evenings. We will be serving breakfast at SOME’s O Street facility (near NoMa Metro Stop). Contact Terrence.Hill@dhs.gov to participate.
February 21 Sunday 1000-1300 Prepare meals for the homeless with Martha’s Table 2114 14th St NW
Martha's Table relies on volunteers every day to peel, chop, slice, and dice produce for our nightly, hot meal distribution to three different locations around the Washington, DC area. Contact Terrence.Hill@dhs.gov to participate.
February 25 Thursday 0800-1400 (shifts) Special Olympics Bowling Championships
Volunteers will assist with: escorting athletes, keeping score, providing technical support and monitoring lane. This is a great event and fun for everyone. Please contact LT Ryan.l.baxter@uscg.mil to sign up.
February 27 Saturday 1000–1200 Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1550 Anacostia Avenue SE
Come join us outside picking up trash, working on trails, and removing invasive English ivy and honeysuckle. Individuals and groups of all ages welcome! Register online here: http://friendsofkenilworthgardens.eventbrite.com
February 29 Monday 1000-1100 USCG Volunteer Appreciation Event for YOU Ray Evans Conference Room
Here is your chance to see all the great pictures, hear a few good stories and see some of your fellow volunteers recognized for their hard work and dedication to the community. Light refreshments and a few surprises in store as well! PLEASE COME!
