Tag: volunteering
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United Way NCA Seeks Hundreds of Volunteers for 27th Annual Safeway Feast of Sharing
United Way of the National Capital Area needs hundreds of volunteers November 23–25 to help serve a Thanksgiving meal to about 1,500 neighbors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation Safeway Feast of SharingUnited Way of the National Capital AreaThanksgivingvolunteeringWalter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.Mayor's Office of Community AffairsDistrict of Columbia Mayors Office
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DC Seeks Snow Team Heroes Volunteers Ahead of Winter
ServeDC hosts a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM for residents interested in joining the Snow Team Heroes program and helping neighbors with snow removal.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral WeatherState Governments Snow Team HeroesServeDCDistrict of Columbiavolunteeringsnow removalwinter safetyDistrict of Columbia Mayors Office
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Stuff the Bus Food Drive Returns to Fairfax County Saturday
Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus food drive returns Saturday, Sept. 19, seeking nonperishables and gift cards for local food pantries after March's drive collected 11,428 pounds of food.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSocial IssuesReal EstateEducationState Governments Stuff the BusFairfax CountyFood DriveAffordable Rental HousingVolunteeringHispanic Heritage MonthData MachinesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Gears Up for Month-Long Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Fairfax County will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with diverse cultural events. The county also announced Medicaid changes, emergency preparedness initiatives, and a new AI chatbot.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesMedical ScienceArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthCultural EventsMedicaidEmergency PreparednessAI ChatbotVolunteeringFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax City Launches Green Initiatives: Acorn Collection, Composting, and Free Trees
Fairfax City promotes sustainability with new initiatives. Residents can volunteer for acorn collection, attend a worm composting workshop, and receive a free native tree to help grow local green spaces and reduce energy use.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesAgricultureEnergyEducation Fairfax CityAcorn CollectionCompostingTree GiveawayEnvironmental InitiativesVolunteeringSustainabilityCity of FairfaxReston
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Virginia State Parks Offer Summer Fun, Volunteer Roles, and Job Opportunities
Virginia State Parks offer diverse summer activities, from swimming and water sports to volunteering and job opportunities. Explore 44 parks, including Occoneechee, and participate in upcoming events like Moth Week.
EnvironmentBusinessSportEmployment and LaborEducationSocial IssuesState Governments Virginia State ParksSwimmingVolunteeringOutdoor ActivitiesConservationOcconeechee State ParkSummer EventsReston
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Fairfax County Unveils Summer 2026 Guide and Community Events
Fairfax County unveils its 2026 summer guide, featuring pools, entertainment, and reading programs. Residents can also celebrate Wakefield Park improvements, volunteer for BeFriend-A-Child, and enjoy family skate nights, alongside congratulating FCPS graduates.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues Fairfax CountySummer 2026ParksEventsVolunteeringCommunityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Nebraska Game and Parks Announces Summer Outdoor Opportunities and Permit Applications
Nebraska Game and Parks offers summer activities including deer permit applications, community fishing, kayak cleanups, and a mental health awareness run, alongside historical events at state parks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Nebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationFishingHunting PermitsVolunteeringMental Health AwarenessState Parks
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First Lady Rose Dunleavy Honors Seven Alaskans with Volunteer Awards
Seven Alaskans, including founders, healthcare leaders, and long-term volunteers, received the 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Award from Rose Dunleavy for their profound impact on communities statewide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsEducationMedical ScienceSocial Issues Rose DunleavyFirst Lady's Volunteer AwardAlaskaCommunity ServiceVolunteeringAnchorageSitkaOffice of the Alaska Governor