If you have any questions about Community Service Events please contact Warner Lewis at warnerlewis@ycdc.org
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Interested in Pro-Bono Work?
Please go to our Opportunities webpage to find out more about pro-bono opportunities including:
July 30 - August 1, 2010:
DC has the honor of hosting the Street Soccer USA Cup, a unique sport for social change event featuring 18 street soccer teams from across the country. The players are currently or formerly homeless individuals who are working with their coaches and teammates to set and achieve goals on and off the field -- to overcome homelessness and improve their lives. This first class three-day tournament honors their efforts and serves as a catalyst for life changing development among the homeless.
The Cup, which will be played during the day and under the lights at Washington Kastles Stadium, (located at the corners of 11th and H ST NW, Washington DC), consists of an opening day Parade of States, Celebrity First Kick, live musical entertainment by Khao Cates, exhibition matches, food, and selection of the US National Street Soccer team which will represent the US at the Homeless World Cup in Brazil in September. You can learn more about Street Soccer USA and the Cup at www.streetsoccerusa.org.
YCDC will have a cheering section for the Cup on Sunday, August 1 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. We are hoping to fill the stands with supportive, cheering fans. Feel free to make banners and posters to cheer on your favorite city, bring noisemakers/signs, sing supporter songs, etc. If you are interested in additional volunteer opportunities for this event, please contact marisacanori@ycdc.org.
Register here.
October 16, 2010:
Join YCDC in the Light the Night Walk on October 16, 2010 to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers! The Walk will take place at Freedom Plaza (13th St. & Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC) at 8 PM.
Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. During this leisurely walk, walkers carry illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer - thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.
To register, please go to http://www.lightthenight.org/nca/register/, click ‘Join a Team’, and search for Team ‘YCDC’.
September - December 2010:
Want to make an impact on someone’s life?
Become a mentor with StreetWise Partners.
Use your skills to help a low-income individual secure a better job.
StreetWise Partners seeks volunteers who want to leverage their professional skills and empower motivated, low-income individuals to build workplace skills and create sustainable employment networks. During our 14-week Career Ventures program, you will meet weekly with your “mentee” and help them learn critical job market skills including resume writing, interview preparation, computer training, career goal setting, public speaking, and business etiquette.
You have the opportunity to engage in the following StreetWise Partners programs:
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Weekday Porgram |
Saturday Program |
| Who: Mentees ages 18-55+ |
Who: Mentees ages 18-55+ |
| Where: The Gallup Organization, 901 F St. NW |
Where: White & Case LLP, 701 13th St. NW |
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When: Wed evenings, 6:30-9pm,
September 1st –December 15th |
When: Saturdays, 11am-2pm,
September 11th – December 18th |
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER AT
streetwisepartners.org/application/volunteer
July 2010: Streetwise Partners Mock Interviews
June 2010: Inaugural YCDC Fundraiser
January - April 2010: YCDC Servathon
December 2009: Happy Hour/Fundraising Event @ Hard Times Cafe Benefitting FLY, Canned Food Drive at the YCDC Holiday Party
October 2009: FLY/K-9 Lifesavers Happy Hour
September 2009: Bread for the City Food Packing