Grounded in grassroots senior leadership, We Are Family mobilizes a committed corps of volunteers to reach out to isolated inner-city seniors with free services, advocacy, and companionship, building a network of caring eyes and ears that enables at-risk seniors to age in place. More than simply a social service provider, We Are Family is a bold experiment in building caring, just and inclusive community.
Volunteers will work on an ad hoc assembly line. Some volunteers will stand at a station handing out food. Other volunteers will walk from station to station placing the food items in a bag. We Are Family's team of volunteers will deliver the food the next day. Far from drudgery, the activity is as much social as volunteering.
What to Wear/Bring
Volunteers don't need to bring anything but are encouraged to wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes as this is an outdoor event.
Directions
The location is right next to the green line metro stop at U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo. It's also very close to the U St NW and 13th St NW bus stop for the 90, 92 and 96 buses.
Age Recommended
At least one member from your group should be over 18. However, children usually enjoy the event.
Contact: James Brender '04 MBA