GIVE WARMTH DC: 5th Annual MLK Day of Service

Join LoveYourTribe for our 5th Annual GiveWarmth to distribute winter essentials & toiletries to 300+ unhoused DC Neighbors! Give Warmth DC 2026: MLK Day of Service Now in its 4th year, Give Warmth DC brings together volunteers, community partners, and supporters to serve our DC neighbors experiencing homelessness during one of the coldest times of the year. Our mission is simple: to give warmth, love, and dignity through care bags filled with essential items and personal touches that remind our unhoused neighbors they are not forgotten. This year, we’re expanding our impact with the Denim Drive — collecting new and gently used jeans of all sizes, one of the most requested clothing items for those experiencing homelessness. Denim donations will be distributed directly through our local shelter partners, including the Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter and New York Avenue Men’s Shelter. Ways to Participate 💛 Volunteer – Register to serve with us on January 17. The $50 registration includes your contribution toward event costs, breakfast refreshments, and the supplies used for Give Warmth Bags. Kids are welcome and are free with a registered Adult. 👕 Donate Items – Support our neighbors by donating: • Winter essentials (socks, hats, gloves, scarves) • Feminine hygiene products • Snacks, toiletries, and water bottles 👖 NEW: Give Warmth Denim Drive We’re also launching our Denim Drive! It’s time to dig in those closets: • Gently used or new jeans, denim jackets, and denim shirts • All sizes, men’s and women’s All denim will be given directly to local shelters to distribute to those who need it most. 💸 Give via CashApp: $loveyourtribe111 💸 Give via Zelle: [email protected] 📦 Drop Off Donations: At any of our Love Your Tribe events this season MLK Day of Service Itinerary • 8:30 AM: Set-up team arrives • 9:00–10:00 AM: Coffee & light refreshments; assemble #GiveWarmth bags. • 10:00–11:30 AM: Distribute bags in small groups along curated routes • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Travel back to event location. • 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Regroup & debrief • 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM: (OPTIONAL) Brunch Hafta at Vera- At expense of volunteers. Our Mission By procuring winter essentials in bulk and seeking donations through our Amazon Wishlist, we aim to maximize resources, simplify contributions, and empower volunteers to directly support those in need. This scalable approach ensures we can continue to give warmth sustainably throughout the year. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy by taking action to create a compassionate and inclusive community. With gratitude, Ambre Reed Founder & CEO, Love Your Tribe