鈥楾is the season for advocacy and humanitarianism, and the nation鈥檚 capital is filled with local organizations giving back to their community through distributing food, toys, and much more.
鈥淚t’s not about giving a handout,鈥 said Gail Holmes Taylor, secretary of . 鈥淚t’s about welcoming the community in and letting them know that we care.鈥
Check out some local initiatives to volunteer, contribute goodies and make a difference for the holidays.
Do Good by the People Drive (December)
, a Black-owned lifestyle apparel brand, will host their annual Do Good by the People Drive in December to collect and donate essential items such as coats, blankets, thermals and hygiene supplies to the unhoused community.
For more information on how to donate or volunteer, visit their main .
Good Karma Holiday Program (Until Dec. 20)
is distributing children鈥檚 toys, shelf-stable foods, and creating distinguished shopping experiences for families in need. The initiative will also be collecting and distributing $50 grocery gift cards (preferable Giant and Safeway) throughout the holiday season.
Visit for more info.
Christmas Wishes Grant-ed (Dec. 21)
Hour Generation Foundation鈥檚 seasonal Christmas Wishes Grant-ed is set to take place in Maryland on Dec. 21, where volunteers and members of the organization will support directly partnered families in need by granting their Christmas wishes 鈥 from clothes and shoes to utilities and house furniture.聽
Taylor hopes that Christmas Wishes Grant-ed and other community-based efforts will create an environment of inclusion and safety for D.C. residents to get involved and seek help when needed.
鈥淭he biggest thing for us, we are family. We want [everyone] to feel welcome.鈥
For more information about Hour Generation Foundation’s programs, visit .