One of the unique facets of the GW culture is its deep connection with the city of Washington. Students often come to the Newman Center looking for some way to give back to the community. The following is a list of DC-area organizations looking for volunteers. Feel free to contact the organizations to find out more. If you are looking for something in particular or have questions, you can also contact the Newman Center.

Food & Friends — http://www.foodandfriends.org

Help prepare and deliver meals to DC, Maryland, and Virginia residents living with life-challenging illnesses.

Martha's Table — http://www.marthastable.org

Provides meals to more than 1200 local homeless, daycare for low-income children, and afterschool tutoring for more than 300 youth.

Bread for the City — http://www.breadforthecity.org

Provides comprehensive services for the needy including food, clothing, medical care, legal and social services.

Exodus Youth Services — http://www.exodusyouth.org

Multiple service Catholic organization that serves needy children. Looking for volunteers to help with street outreach/evangelization and social activities.

Capital Queen for a Day — http://www.capitalqfad.org

Helps build the confidence of young women suffering from cancer by treating them to a special day of pampering and fun.

Dinner Program for Homeless Women — http://www.geocities.com/dphomelesswom/

Looking for help to prepare and serve meals to homeless women and their children five nights a week.

Capital Area Food Bank — http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org

Collects and distributes food throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Ronald McDonald House — http://www.rmhc.greaterdc.org

Needs volunteers at the house to welcome the families and assist with everyday housekeeping duties.

Covenant House — http://www.covenanthousedc.org

A religious organization that serves at-risk youth in DC through a variety of services including outreach, spiritual growth, and job readiness training.

Centronia — http://www.centronia.org

Provides childcare and tutoring for low-income children, most of whom speak English as a second language. Looking for Spanish- and English-speaking volunteers.