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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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November 22 - December 14The Youth of St. Ann will again be filling and wrapping shoe boxes as Christmas gifts to be distributed by Friendship Place — and you can help! Your generosity last year provided items to fill more than 90 boxes! Please bring donations by Dec. 14!Read More
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Monday, January 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Ann is a member of Friendship Placés Congregations Committee. We work in partnership with congregations of all faiths to support Friendship Place in its goal of ending homelessness in the DC area. One of the members of the Congregations Committee, Washington Hebrew, will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon at Temple, 3939 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016. They are inviting othe congregations to come together to help our less fortunate friends and neighbors. There will be a variety of activities, including preparing food, building bookcases, sorting donated clothing, and many more! For more info, email or call Steve Lamm at (202) 309-1505. To register click here.Read More
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Volunteer Opportunities Outside the Parish
- Friendship Place
- So Others Might Eat (SOME)
- DC Dream Center
- Catholic Charities Ongoing Volunteering
- Catholic Charities Irregular Volunteering
- Help Alzheimer's Patients
- Help Single Mothers
- Iona Senior Services
- So Others Might Eat
- Write to the Elderly
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Ending Homelessness, Rebuilding LivesSt. Ann is a member of Friendship Placés Congregations Committee. We work in partnership with congregations of all faiths to support Friendship Place in its goal of ending homelessness in the DC area.One of the members of the Congregations Committee, Washington Hebrew, will be hosting its annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10am - 12 noon at Temple, 3939 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC. They are inviting othe congregations to come together to help our less fortunate friends and neighbors. There will be a variety of activities, including preparing food, building bookcases, sorting donated clothing, and many more! For more information email or call Steve Lamm at 202-309-1505. To register click https://www.whctemple.
org/event/mlk-day-of-service- 2026/ Weekly Art Teacher Sought for La Casa Residents
Friendship Place is looking for a volunteer art teacher or art therapist to lead art-making sessions for men residing at La Casa, a permanent supportive housing building for multiply-vulnerable men in Columbia Heights. Experience working with adults--and particularly those who have experienced homelessness, addiction, mental illness, disability, and/or other challenges--preferred. Classes have been held weekly on Wednesdays, but a shift is possible if the teacher requires. Art supplies will be purchased through the program. (Note: Friendship Place Human Resources will guide prospective volunteers through the DHS clearance and background checks.) For more information and/or to express interest, email [email protected]Friendship Place Honors Gala
Join fellow St Ann parishioners on Thursday, September 18, at the French Embassy for a Gala dinner including a reception, silent auction, and entertainment. All proceeds benefit Friendship Place, a leading provider of support for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Saint Ann is one of the congregations that partnered with concerned citizens in DC to establish Friendship Place in 1991.FP is always looking for Congregations to volunteer to provide lunches at one of their facilities, such as The Brooks which houses men. Some Congregations have Outreach Committees where members work together to support opportunities such as this. I'm not aware that St Ann has such a group, but it seems it might be of interest to members, especially people like me, who are semi-retired or retired and looking for ways to engage in the community.Tickets are $300, of which $230 is considered a charitable contribution for tax purposes, and can be purchased online here. Please contact Debbie Grieser, [email protected] for questions.
A comprehensive and updated list of Volunteer Opportunities can be found here!
DONATION SORTER NEEDED - CLICK HERE!
HOMEWORK CLUB VOLUNTEER NEEDED - CLICK HERE!Our good friend and dedicated volunteer Jean Johnson could truly use some extra hands at the Kids’ Learning Club at The Brooks (3318 Idaho Ave NW).The Learning Club takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:15–8:00 PM, and it’s a wonderful chance to support children in a temporary housing setting through reading, homework help, and creative enrichment activities.We’re especially hoping to engage teachers on summer break, though the opportunity is open to anyone with a heart for kids and learning.I’ve included a PDF attachment of the volunteer opportunity description and background checks required by DC DHS for easy dissemination in your congregation’s bulletins, newsletters, or online platforms. Jean (and the kids!) would be so grateful for any extra support that comes our way.Please let me know if you’d like any additional materials or have questions. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support!With gratitude,Please bring items that our Welcome Center and Street Outreach team can hand to those they serve:
· Folgers coffee (Big Container if possible)
· Coffee cups (Paper rather than Plastic)
· Canned Soups that don't require a can opener
· Bottled or canned flavored drinks
· Ponchos
· Thermals
· Gloves
· Hats
· Coats
· Sugar Packets
· Cream Packets
· Hand warmers
· Cup of noodles
· Face Mask
· Hand Sanitizer
· Travel size body soap
· Travel size toothpaste
· Travel size deodorant
· Wet wipes or body wipes
· Pocket snacks such as Tuna/ crackers, chips, fruit cups, granola bars etc.
· Prepackaged meals (Complete Meals Brand, if possible)
We hope you can attend and learn more about how you help change the lives of more than 5000 neighbors every year!
Please RSVP to Chris Rutledge at [email protected] and we will send you more information.
Friendship Place is a nonprofit whose goal is to end or prevent homelessness in the Washington, DC metro region. The organization's mission is to empower people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to attain stable housing and rebuild their lives.
The Friendship Place Welcome Center is looking for volunteers to assist in their drop-in center! The Welcome Center is located at 4713 Wisconsin Ave. NW, just a few minutes walk from St Ann. Please contact Danica Hawkins for questions: [email protected]
Greeter: The greeter will be responsible for helping to create a warm and welcoming environment. A greeter will be at the door or our front desk and is often the initial point of contact participants have with the drop-in. They will also assist in handing out supplies to those in need. They are seeking coverage Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9:00am to 12:00pm, and 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Mailroom: Participants can use the Welcome Center address as their primary mailing address. With hundreds of people coming through the Welcome Center each year, this means they get a lot of mail! When volunteering in the mailroom, you’ll be responsible for alphabetizing the mail and handing it out as participants request it. They are seeking coverage Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00am to 12:00pm, and 1:00 to 4:00pm.
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We're thrilled to welcome volunteers back to our beautifully renovated dining room at the newly named Father John Adams Resource Center! This space offers more than just meals – it's a full resource hub with shower facilities, clothing, and mail services for those in need.
All volunteers must sign up via the portal. Ready to help serve meals in this special space? View opportunities and sign up here!
P.S. – Groups or corporations interested in sponsoring meals (with or without volunteering) are welcome to reach out. And don’t miss our Annual Trot for Hunger 5K volunteer sign-ups – click here to join us!
Thank You,
SOME’s Volunteer Services Team
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Help Underprivileged Youth!We hope you had a great summer! At the DC Dream Center we just celebrated 7 years since we opened our doors in August 2017, and we are excited for our fall programming!We are looking for volunteers to assist with the following programs, and if any of these are something you'd like to learn more about we'd love to hear from you!
- Tutors for 8-12 year olds for reading, math and science during our after school homework club, on weekdays between 3:30-6:00pm.- teaching a class for 8-12 year olds on how to print and write in cursive.- leading an exercise class on a weeknight.- computer instructors.- teaching financial literacy classes/one-off workshop.
If you are interested in learning more about this please contact our Program Director for further details, Christina Henderson, on 202-575-2909, or email christina.henderson@dcdreamcenter.com with your name and number.
For the full list of volunteer opportunities, please click here.
We would also require a background check when volunteering with us, which has a fee of $25.
Thank you very much!!
Warm regards,
LouiseLouise HarveyCommunications Director
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Deep Dive:
Volunteer with Catholic Charities DC on a Regular Basis
Catholic Charities DC updates their website frequently with opportunities to support our community! Take a look here.
Volunteer Opportunities to Address Food Insecurity:
Support our brothers and sisters in need by participating in one of our food distributions! Join us for an experience that is fun while making a difference in your community! Learn more and sign up for a shift that works for you on our website:
- SHARE Food Bagging
- SHARE Prep for Food Distribution
- SHARE Food Distribution
- Maria’s Meals Tuesday Dinner
- Maria’s Meals Wednesday Dinner
- Bernard Mobile Food Distribution
- Montgomery County Family Center Food Distribution
- Spanish Catholic Center DC Food Distribution
- Langley Park Food Distribution
- 4th Thursday Food Distribution
- Mona Center Farm: Mark you calendars! Keep an eye out for details about volunteer opportunities at this Temple Hills urban farm location!
Volunteer Clinicians Needed!
Are you a medical professional hoping to share your talents with those who most need them? Do you have a heart for service and accompaniment? Come join our team at the Catholic Charities Volunteer Medical Clinic! Learn more about the role and sign up here!
Please note that all volunteers attending an in-person event at a Catholic Charities location must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Thank you so much for spreading the word among your parishioners about volunteering their time and talents with Catholic Charities to bring help and hope to people in our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Join Catholic Charities DC and ensure our neighbors have the resources they deserve! Whether you donate your time, talent, or treasure, you will make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and gain valuable experience and learning. Click on the options below to learn more about how you can volunteer.
Catholic Charities DC requires all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Help St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families
"St. Ann's currently has 21 mothers and 24 children residing in our programs. Using creative means, our staff continues to offer clinical and social work services. Social workers check in with families via FaceTime. Some of our moms and older children are engaged in distance learning, and our education specialist is on-site to support them. Several of our moms remain employed in “essential personnel” positions, which are often stressful. Their children are cared for by moms who have lost their jobs. Two nights a week, our Board members provide a catered meal for the families. Other friends have food and household items delivered to St. Ann’s. These gestures of goodness and others abound and give us hope. Please contact Susan Flaherty to help at [email protected]
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Iona Senior Services Food Pantry Donation
Join us on this journey of supporting our aging community and the people caring for them.
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SOME (So Others Might Eat)
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Write to Elderly Little Sisters of the Poor Residents
In lieu of physical assistance, the Little Sisters of the Poor are welcoming letters to their elderly residents. You can write them words of encouragement and support: Let the Holy Spirit guide you!
Please send your cards/letters to:
Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Residence
c/o Activity Department (Notes to Residents from St. Ann Catholic Church)
4200 Harewood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Send as many as you like! The more the better - the Activity Department will bring them to residents during their one-on-one visits.
We won’t know who they go to, but it doesn’t matter, the Holy Spirit will take care of that! Thanks to anyone who joins in and may God bless you and your efforts! Have questions? Contact (202) 635-2054
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St. Ann DC Volunteer Opportunities
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Angel Tree
Every year since 2005, St. Ann’s teams up with Blessed Sacrament parish and the Archdiocese of Washington's Spanish Catholic Center, a division of Catholic Charities, to provide gifts to 500 children in need at Christmas.
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Volunteer Teachers & Aides Needed: Grades K-8
Are you looking for a meaningful way to live out your faith? If you like to work with children and their families, St. Ann has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic volunteers to be teachers and teachers aides for our Parish School of Religion for grades K through 8 for Academic Year 2025-2026.
Teaching experience is helpful, but not required. Good organizational skills, a love of our faith, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people are needed. To find out more, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Monica Young at [email protected]
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Weekend Mass Usher Volunteer Sign-Up
We need able-bodied volunteers, so that we can continue to have our doors open to the public. Please extend a hand, and thank you!
Please be mindful to dress appropriately as a volunteer for Mass.
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We Still Need Your Help
Faithful parishioners, please continue to remember your parish at this time through weekly remote giving via Faith Direct. Without weekly Mass attendance, our financial support is lower than average, and we still depend on donations to keep our church doors open. Thank you sincerely for your support, as always.
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Friendship Place Volunteer Opportunities & Save the Dates!
To contribute to providing a Thanksgiving Meal to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, click here. No contribution is too small and will be greatly appreciated.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE WELCOME CENTER
We're opening our doors this fall to welcome the caring neighbors and friends who make it possible for us to serve over 5,400 people experiencing homelessness each year.
Please join us for an exclusive Open House at our Welcome Center, 4713 Wisconsin Ave, NW on Saturday, December 6, (10am-12pm) where you'll:
· Meet the dedicated staff your donations support
· Tour our facilities and see your contributions at work
· Hear stories of transformation made possible by your kindness
· Connect with fellow community members who share your commitment
To RSVP, please reply to [email protected]
While you attend the Open House, you can directly touch lives by bringing essential items our neighbors urgently need. Every donation- from a pair of warm gloves to a cup of hot coffee- represents dignity, comfort, and care to someone facing tremendous challenges.
Most Needed Items:
· Warmth & Comfort: Hand warmers, gloves, ponchos
· Nourishment: Bottled water, coffee (Folgers), cup noodles, ramen, canned soups (pop-top), prepackaged meals, pocket snacks (tuna/crackers, granola bars, fruit cups)
· Dignity & Wellness: Travel-size toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant), laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, lotion, wet wipes, face masks
· Coffee Service: Paper coffee cups, sugar packets, cream packets
Weekly Art Teacher Sought for La Casa Residents
FP is always looking for Congregations to volunteer to provide lunches at one of their facilities, such as The Brooks which houses men. Some Congregations have Outreach Committees where members work together to support opportunities such as this. I'm not aware that St Ann has such a group, but it seems it might be of interest to members, especially people like me, who are semi-retired or retired and looking for ways to engage in the community.
Friendship Place is looking for a volunteer art teacher or art therapist to lead art-making sessions for men residing at La Casa, a permanent supportive housing building for multiply-vulnerable men in Columbia Heights. Experience working with adults--and particularly those who have experienced homelessness, addiction, mental illness, disability, and/or other challenges--preferred. Classes have been held weekly on Wednesdays, but a shift is possible if the teacher requires. Art supplies will be purchased through the program. (Note: Friendship Place Human Resources will guide prospective volunteers through the DHS clearance and background checks.) For more information and/or to express interest, email [email protected]
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We need Flea & Craft Market Volunteers!
St. Ann is hosting our annual Flea Market on Saturday, September 27, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday, September 28, 9:00am to 3:00pm, at the St. Ann's Gym (4404 Wisconsin Ave NW). Have fun, meet your neighbors, donate sellable items to St. Ann and volunteer! Email [email protected] with questions.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
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Youth Ministry Leadership Team
Do you enjoy sharing your faith, and have a heart for young people? St. Ann DC needs young adults to help be part of the leadership team for our Youth Ministry Program.
The Program meets Sundays before 7:00pm Mass, and activities aim to provide social, service and spiritual encounters with their peers, parents and mentors.
To get involved, please email Director of Youth Ministry, Natalie Lucey, at [email protected] with your interest and questions.
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ALL CHILDREN SPONSORED! TURN IN GIFTS! Help Sponsor a Child-in-Need this Christmas!
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Questions? Contact Us
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directorstanndc.orgDirector of Communications and Youth Ministry
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