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Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness took place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM (EDT) at Mcpherson Square in Washington, DC.
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The Distant Relatives Project hosts its monthly Empowering Our Relatives initiative at McPherson Square Park. Volunteers and community partners provide fresh food, health screenings, housing assistance, and vocational training to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Join the Distant Relatives Project on our mission to empower people experiencing homelessness and lead them on a path to self-sustainability Be a Part of the Movement: Empowering Our Relatives Welcome to the Distant Relatives Project's Empowering Our Relatives (EOR) initiative — a monthly outreach program dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and financial challenges. Our mission is to create pathways to stability, self-sufficiency, and successful reintegration into society. Held on the last Saturday of every month, this initiative brings together our members, volunteers, and community partners to offer vital services focused on health equity and access to essential resources. Each month, we provide: • Fresh food and produce • First aid and personal care items • Health and Dental screenings and education • Vocational training and workshops • Housing Assistance • Identification • Event Details: • Location: McPherson Square Park (901 15th Street NW, Washington D.C.) • Time: 11 AM • Website: Distant-Relatives.org • Instagram: @TheDistantRelativesProject Get Involved: • Volunteer with us: Sign up at distant-relatives.org/EmpowerDC to lend a helping hand. • Donate to support: Contributions allow us to sustain this monthly outreach. Your donations allow us to provide an 8 course meal, healthy produce and snacks, toiletries and first aid, medical supplies, grooming supplies, dental partnerships and more! Donate through Zelle: [email protected] and/or at distant-relatives.org/Give. Your generosity fuels our mission. With your support, we can continue providing vital services to Washington D.C.’s homeless community and move closer to our vision of creating lasting change. Make a Donation: • Distant-Relatives.org/Give • Paypal.Me/DistantRelatives • Zelle: [email protected] Together, we can transform lives—one person at a time.
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- When
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 10:30 AM (EDT)
- Where
- Mcpherson Square
- Price
- $0 +
- Genre
- Social Gatherings
Questions
- When was Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness?
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT.
- Where was Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness?
- Mcpherson Square, Washington, DC.
