Category Archives: Volunteerism
Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Corbett
This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Dan Corbett. Dan began volunteering with N Street Village in May of 2007 and has served over 300 volunteer hours in our community. His past involvement includes facilitating Toastmasters workshops, supporting our … Continue reading
Namaste
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! Over the last year, our volunteers have served more than 12,000 hours. To honor its volunteers, N Street Village hosted a yoga class on Sunday with plans to host other appreciation events throughout the week. Led … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Vogel
This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Sarah Vogel. Sarah began volunteering with N Street Village in 2010. Since that time, Sarah has been a regular volunteer at N Street Village’s Luther Place Night Shelter, providing over 200 hours … Continue reading
A Place of Her Own
Lavone was tired of living in a public shelter. She had to share space with other women and do everything—eat, shower, sleep—when somebody told her. She had no privacy and her personal property was not respected. But she was there … Continue reading
Photo of the Week
“I Ain’t Gonna Let Being Homeless Get Me Down”
With these words, Lolita Mitchell’s deep voice resonated throughout Luther Place Memorial Church on a recent Sunday. Lolita, a resident of N Street Village’s Recovery Housing program, was leading N Street Village’s Ambassadors of Praise choir and Luther Place Memorial … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Jane Saari
This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Jane Saari. Jane was first introduced to N Street Village in 1990 when she was placed as a year-long volunteer in our recovery housing program by the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Jane … Continue reading
Ilana’s In Kind Corner: Cleaning Season
Thanks to everyone who visited our last In-Kind Corner post and collected winter boots and hand warmers for our community. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide our clients the items they needed to stay warm throughout these … Continue reading
A Night of Valentine Fun
By Ilana Cookler | N Street Village Development Assistant | icookler@nstreetvillage.org In honor of Valentine’s Day, N Street Village’s Volunteer Event Team (dedicated volunteers who coordinate social events for N Street Village volunteers) hosted an evening of valentine card making … Continue reading
