Did you know that 30% of DC residents are living under the poverty line? So while you and I may worry about what to cook for dinner, there are neighbors who are worrying if they can afford dinner.
United Way of the National Capital Area has launched the DoMore24 Campaign, an easy way to give where we live: this includes a number of fun local events. For this effort, United Way has offered to match dollar-for-dollar the first $500 The Hill is Home readers donate before June 6 (tomorrow). Donate here!!
Now, about those events! (Because we know you love getting out to have fun while doing good.) On June 6 there will be events all over the area, as well as a few right here in our neighborhood:
Location: Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Time: 7:00 am – 9:30 am
Organization: Little Lights
Details: Stop by on your way to work, enjoy coffee and donuts, watch our new documentary video, meet our founder and staff, and give $12 or more online to help Little Lights win again with the most donors for Do More 24. Learn more about Little Lights, which is a great cause serving a big need! Learn more here.
Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Organization: Step Afrika!
Details: Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala celebrates the Company’s newest original production, Symphony in Stepat the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Symphony in Step is a ground breaking expression of the art form of stepping set to a soaring classical score. Join us for this exciting performance and then meet the artists and musicians at the Gala After Dark Celebration in the lobby, where you can enjoy an open bar and tasty treats and hit the dance floor. Event price: $125. Complimentary valet parking available. Learn more here.
DoMore24.org Happy Hours, Yoga Sessions, Art Exhibits and More!
Date: June 6th
Time: Events from 9 AM – 9 PM
Location: All over the DC Metro Area
Description: United Way of the National Capital Area’s commitment to the region will be on full display June 6th with a HUGE donation drive for hundreds of local charities. On the 6th, they’ll be out in the community with their sponsors, charities and others to make sure everyone who lives and works here can get involved. Find out where there’s an event happening near you – from happy hours and live music to yoga and cooking classes! Free and open to everyone – check it out here: http://domore24.org/events-
Hashtag: #DoMore24
Bit.ly Link: http://bit.ly/DoMore24