Tag Archives: Volunteer

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

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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

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“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

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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

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jaime Andrews

This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Jaime Andrews.  Jaime began her service as a fitness instructor with our Wellness Center over a year ago.  She has gone on to coordinate two Zumbathon fundraising events, which have raised … Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Weinstein

After Dave Weinstein retired from a career in information technology, he was looking for a way to share his passion for financial management. Dave’s own experience has taught him that almost everyone has a hard time talking about money. Dave … Continue reading

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Volunteer Opportunity

  Join our Bread Pick-Up Team! Every Thursday Whole Foods on 14th & P Street N.W. donates bread to N Street Village. We receive enough bread to serve in our drop-in day center  and our night shelter for an entire … Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight: Lonnie Davis

This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Lonnie Davis.  Lonnie began serving in our Education and Employment Center in 2008 as a Job Keeper mentor to assist clients with employment retention.  Let’s get to know Lonnie: I work … Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Goffney

This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Megan Goffney.  Megan began volunteering in our community in December 2010.  Megan is on our Bread Pick-Up Team and helps pick up donated bread from the local Whole Foods and delivers … Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Bahl

This month, get to know N Street Village volunteer Sarah Bahl.  Sarah began volunteering in our community in February 2011 and she has shared her time and talent with a number of our programs.  Sarah has led a film class … Continue reading

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