Volunteered today and had a good time in the warehouse, packing boxes to be sent to shelters. We…read moremoved so fast that we finished the shift in 2 hours!

I had the amazing opportunity of volunteering here w the Lockheed Martin special projects team back…read morein the fall and I'm looking forward to many more personal volunteer experiences during weekends of dedicating time to such a great cause. Maryland Food Bank thrives off of weekend volunteer hours for packers in their conveyor belt area to box canned goods and boxed foods as they'd otherwise have to bill these hours to payroll. I enjoyed myself and even got in a little cardio as the belt moved more and more foodstuffs through. I was in charge of canned veggies and boy were there lots of them. It was a good time and I can't wait to go back!

Bethany Women's Center is a well-run organization that provides homeless women with long-term…read moreassistance and housing. They have a wellness center, showers, food, arts and crafts area, and a variety of ways to rehabilitate and offer women better health, training, and safety. I donated new underwear, socks, travel size deodorant and soaps, and nail clippers. *However, they are in desperate need of maxi pads!* The easiest way to give is by buying off their Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/YC7LMZGV4BMC/ref=sr_1_1_acs_wl_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362682939&sr=8-1-acs or donating money: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/NStreetVillage

I have dropped off food that the BSA requested but didn't pick up. So I knew of a couple of places…read moreI could drop other neighbors food collection off at this location. They accept a lot of different types of food and goods. They help our community as a whole if you need help with services. Or you need to unload food.

The food bank last time I checked and had food service it was excellent and more than I could Carryread more

It's good educational spot for African American teens ! My daughter loves it and they get to…read moreinteract with other teen there age

From the owner: My Girlfriend's House is a nonprofit organization made up of a community of women and young ladies,…read moreempowering each other to be better, stronger and smarter.

Oh yeah, this is exactly what I needed! After randomly booking this and not really knowing what to…read moreexpect, my son and I showed up on a saturday and were the first appointment. We were greeted by 3 staff members (apologies I don't remember their names). I initially thought this was just a venue to smash stuff but it was explained that this is a mental health venture aimed at spiritual healing. After signing the waivers and donning our PPE, we went in. The wooden structure isn't huge so you cant get running starts or make any long over hear arm movements, but it ended being just the right amount of space to get your smash on. Initially I was caught up in the novelty of smashing things, but a point in time came where that novelty faded and I found myself tapping into an aggression and emotion I did not go there with. It wasn't until I stood there out of breath with my hands sore that I truly understood what this place was for. That session provided a space and avenue for me to truly let go, for just a little bit. If you haven't done that recently (or ever), you need to book a session to understand what im talking about. A challenge was issued to me to put in work on the water heater and I made a decent hole in it but that thing was tough. They sure don't make em like they used to.

Great experience at Remix Rage Smash Room. I visited a few weeks ago based on a Groupon that I had…read more The staff was extremely helpful in organizing my session and preparing for my appointment. The site was well furnished with safety gear (goggles, gloves, etc.), tools (bats, sledgehammers, etc.) and objects to smash (microwave oven, water heater, glass bottles, etc.). It was stress relieving and fun with the opportunity to damage and destroy inanimate objects in a normally civilized world. I definitely recommend if in the DMV area.

They have a lot of activities for everyone. I enjoy the Zumba classes, and the line dancing with…read moreKathy is entertaining. And I know it will be better when I remember which foot or direction to go. The front desk people are accommodating in telling you the schedules of the classes. The center is clean, and the classes are a low fee for drop-ins.

I plan to become a member of this beautiful community center. Today they had Easter activities that…read morewere great for children: Face painting, exotic animals, crafts, Easter Bunny, Easter Egg hunt, & a skate party! When I got there ladies seemed to be in a dance party...it was Zumba & it sounded so hot! I WILL be back!

I loved volunteering for Food for All. It was really a team effort to pack all the boxes, form a…read moreline to move the boxes to street level, and then deliver the boxes to the homes. I enjoyed Food for All because of the flexibility. You could either pack the food, deliver food, or do both! I also thought the routes were pretty well thought out. If you are delivering food, you should definitely have at least one additional abled body to assist with delivering the food. It's helpful to have someone open the doors while another person carries the food, or have someone wait in the car if parking is limited.

From the assembly line to deliveries, Food for All DC made volunteering quick, easy, and enjoyable…read more I originally went to fulfill a school requirement but I wouldn't be opposed to coming back on the regular.

ECHO is a great organization. ECHO accepts clothing, shoes, linens, electronics, computers, small…read morehousehold appliances, non-perishable food and school supplies year-round. The volunteers are very dedicated and helpful in accepting the donations and distributing them to those in need here in the community. The group is respectful towards those they serve, even referring to them as customers - allowing those in need the dignity they deserve. Donating items is quick, easy and efficient. The volunteers are kind and full of good cheer. ECHO will also advertise the specific items on their billboard so you can see what items are most in need. ECHO can't accept everything but they can recommend other organizations that accept furniture, perishable food or other items for donations. You can feel good that your donated items will go to those who can truly use them.

I like how they make it easy to donate certain items at drop-off locations. Everything I've read…read moreabout this group is very positive and makes me feel good about donating there.