When:  ALL DAY Thursday, October 21, 2010

What Is Cups of Kindness?
Cups of Kindness is a one-day coffee-shop fundraising event throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area that benefits the over 6,000 homeless and at-risk men, women, and children living in the District of Columbia served by Thrive DC.

On October 21st, participating cafes and coffee shops will donate up to 100% of their gross sales to Thrive DC!

So feel good about getting that extra cup of coffee during Cups of Kindness!

How Can I Get Involved?

Each day, Thrive DC serves over 200 individuals who turn to us for support–whether that means a warm meal, one-on-one support to find housing, or working through our intensive job training program.  We are excited to share with you an inside look at Thrive DC and the lives of the people we serve.

If you have attended an Intro and Tour event at Thrive DC please contact Nathan about the volunteer opportunities below.

If you haven’t attended a Volunteer Intro and Tour event please click HERE to sign-up.

Breakfast Kitchen Volunteers

NEEDS:
Up to 8 volunteers to help in the kitchen to prepare, serve, and clean during the breakfast meal.

DATES:

September
1, 2

TIME:
8:00 am – 11:30 am
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Dinner Kitchen Volunteers

NEEDS:
Up to 6 volunteers to help in the kitchen to prepare, serve, and clean during the dinner meal.

DATES:

August
18, 20, 31

September
2, 6, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 29, 30

October
4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 27

TIME:
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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LOCATION:
St. Stephen’s and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, Lower Level
1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, DC 20010

CONTACT:
To join the team contact Nathan Mishler at volunteer@thrivedc.org with your name, contact number, # of volunteers, and arrival time.

*We are in need of toiletries to distribute to over 200 individuals who come to Thrive DC each day.
Click HERE to See What We are Most In Need of This Month

If you have a car, driver’s license, auto insurance, and can lift 40lbs than you are perfect for the job!

Over 200 men, women, and children rely on Thrive DC’s two daily meals and this fresh produce is essential in providing healthy, tasty meals.

Contact Nathan Mishler ASAP at 202-503-1528 or at volunteer@thrivedc.org to begin helping pickup food for your hungry neighbors.

London Broil:

1 London Broil, 2-4 lbs
Ground Black Pepper
Meat Tenderizer

Pre-heat oven to 450 degree.  Trim London Broil of excess fat.  Season with ground black pepper and meat tenderizer.  Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness and cut.

Parmesan Cream Sauce:

2 Tbsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. Flour
½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 Cup Chicken Broth
½ Cup Milk
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Melt butter and garlic powder in pan over medium heat.  Stir in flour and cook for one minute.  Add broth and milk, whisking constantly.  Cook until thickened.  Add cheese.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Thrive DC is excited to announce that on November 1, 2009, we changed locations—offering our clients the same great services in a space that has been specifically designed to best meet the needs of the people we serve.

For the last 30 years, Thrive DC has proudly served the Downtown DC community and would like to thank First Congregational Church for having made this a possibility.  However, after a year and a half of actively searching for a new home, it is with both sadness for leaving the downtown community and excitement in joining the Columbia Heights neighborhood that we will be moving into a space at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church.  St. Stephen’s is a perfect fit in that it fully supports our philosophy of empowering individuals to gain mental, emotional, and physical stability while taking positive steps toward achieving their independence and ending their homelessness.

Questions?

Click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tiffany Parker, Board President, described the need to move to a more positive and inclusive name. “Our new name more fully aligns with the values and services that we have been providing since we opened our doors almost 30 years ago.”  Together with the individuals we serve; our volunteers, partner organizations, and supporters — Thrive DC will continue to work to prevent and end homelessness in District of Columbia.

See pictures of the event

Read more about our evolution

View DC North’s article on Evolution