What are good volunteer opportunities in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia)?

MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:01:01 -0500

Are there any individuals looking to volunteer in the DMV area? If so We Feed Our People (WFOP) is holding its annual day of service event January 16-18, 2016. More information about WFOP can be found at their website http://www.wefeedourpeople.org or on the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/ [login to see] 98627/ looking forward to seeing you there.

Their Story
When WFOP was first launched in 1988, programs that provided for the homeless, including most shelters, did not provide meals on Sundays and holidays. As a result the King Holiday would harm those that he dedicated the last days of his life attempting to help – poor people. Originally; our effort involved a few friends donating the money they would receive for the paid holiday to prepare and serve a meal to the 12-15 people who lived in the park next to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC. As these friends shared this idea with others, the desire to be a part and to contribute began to grow. Volunteers came by the dozens with freshly cooked turkeys, vegetables, breads and warm clothes. The simple idea of three students to cook food in their homes for 12-15 homeless people had turned into an event that provided meals and warm clothing for over 400 people and had the support of nearly 100 volunteers. This was all accomplished within one week of the inception of the idea.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 5 at 2016 12:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:25:55 -0500

Thanks for sharing the information about We Feed Our People (WFOP) and its annual day of service event January 16-18, 2016 MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member.
I hope the event is well attended and that the weather is pleasant that day.

Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Jan 5 at 2016 9:44 PM

SPC Makissa Lewis — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:44:58 -0500

Thanks for sharing.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2016 2:55 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:55:09 -0500

MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member while we can't blame no one for the cold, I wish it was more organized. It wasn't the experience I was expecting...

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Apr 16 at 2018 8:55 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:55:58 -0400

Is this still happening?