- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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85 people are interested
Create COVID-19 Care Packages (follows social distancing & CDC recommendations)
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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85 people are interested
We are collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of
your own home and safely dropping items at our locations:
* Canned soups and other dry and canned foods
* Gift cards to Giant or Safeway
* Socks, hats, gloves and toiletries
* Large-font activity books like sudoku
* Diapers and baby wipes
* Sanitizing supplies
* Un-opened food to be cooked for 120 homeless neighbors served nightly by our Grate Patrol Program
* Donate online: www.salvationarmynca.org/covid19
Drop Off Information
We will receive donations Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, at the following locations. Please leave donated goods outside the front door and call or text 202-345-2238, indicating the location where you are. We will check for drop-off regularly, too.
DC
* 3335 Sherman Avenue, NW
* 2300 MLK Jr. Avenue, SE
Maryland
* 20021 Aircraft Drive, Germantown
* 4825 Edmonston Avenue, Hyattsville
Virginia
* 1804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
* 518 South Glebe Road, Arlington
* 4915 Ox Road, Fairfax
* 1483 Old Bridge Rd, Ste 102, Woodbridge
To drop of at other times, please coordinate your preferred time and location via email, call, or text: angela.soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org / 202-345-2238
Safety First
Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
* Do not purchase items or prepare and drop-off care packages if anyone in your home is sick.
* While packaging and dropping of goods, wash hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
* During drop-off please leave food at the front and follow social distancing procedures.
* Donated items must be unopened and not expired.
Questions? Contact Angela, Volunteer and Donation Drive Manager
Angela.Soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org or 202-756-3906
Volunteers and Friends, be safe and take care!
More opportunities with The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command
Location:
2626 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, US
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Our vision is to have the Greater D.C. area be a place where people of all ages live in safe and sustainable communities in which differences are respected and people are empowered to learn, work and worship in freedom.
Description
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command serves the nation’s capital and its surrounding communities with programs and locations that serve families in need with emergency assistance, housing, substance abuse treatment, youth enrichment opportunities, spiritual care and worship, and emergency disaster services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2021
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Can be as little or as much time commitment as desired