Community Service - Help Thy Neighbor

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Community Service - Help Thy Neighbor

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

I just received an email from A Wider Circle noting that they have changed their volunteer scheduling system due to Covid-19 and other factors.

They are no longer accepting large groups. Now individuals and/or small groups must schedule their volunteer time via an online scheduling system.

Accordingly, to schedule yourself to volunteer at A Wider Circle, you must now go to this link: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/3870154458487840100/false#/invitation

Additionally, they have added new remote volunteer and support opportunities which are listed below.

Thanks for being a member of our group and your willingness to help others in need.

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Provide Care Packages

Option 1: Essential Items

Each month, A Wider Circle aims to distribute 200 Care Packages of essentials (Toilet paper, Body soap, Toothpaste, Dish soap, Laundry detergent, All-Purpose cleaner) to residents in Washington Highlands. Washington Highlands is located in Southeast DC and is one of the economically hardest-hit communities we serve. If you would like to help, you can visit our Amazon Wishlist. The items you purchase will be sent to a secure location where our team can quickly assemble Care Packages and get them out to the community!

Option 2: Oral Care Kits

You can help to assemble Oral Care Kits for the youth and adults A Wider Circle serves. These kits are made up of toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. The items can be purchased online and then sent to your home to be assembled! We have an Amazon Wishlist, if you would like to order items we have preselected, or you can find your own supply. We would also encourage you to write a personal note and add it to their kits! Depending on the number you are going to make (bulk purchases lower cost) these are generally around $7 per kit.

Option 3: Job Readiness Kit

You can help a job seeker as they search for and get started in a new career by providing Job Readiness Kits. These kits are made up of note pads, folders, tissues, mints, and thank you cards. We have an Amazon Wishlist, if you would like to order items we have preselected, or you can find your own supply. We would also encourage you to write a personal note and add it to their kits! Depending on the number you are going to make (bulk purchases lower cost) these are generally around $7 per kit.

If you have a passion to create a different kind of care package, like a coronavirus care pack, feminine hygiene pack, or something else we would be more than happy to discuss this with you.

Deliver Essential Items

Over the next few weeks and months, A Wider Circle will be coordinating deliveries of essential items to our neighbors in need. The details for the deliveries are still being finalized, but we can add you to a list of interested volunteers and share when the dates are set.

If anyone has questions or would like more information about the opportunities above, they are welcome to go to https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/3870154458487840100/false#/invitation or call at (301) 608-3504.