Thrive DC works to prevent and end homelessness in Washington, DC by providing vulnerable people with a wide range of services to help stabilize their lives.
Founded in 1979 to serve dinner to homeless women, Thrive DC has grown to be a comprehensive, professionally staffed, bilingual organization serving more than 2,000 men, women, and children each year. Serve Dinner and Assist in the Kitchen for the Women's Evening Program Days: Monday – Friday Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Volunteers desired: Students 3rd grade and older. About the Program: Thrive DC serves 20 – 60 women/children during the Evening Program. There is an activity from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM such as art, singing group, or Zumba. Dinner is served at 3:00 PM and the floor is cleaned up by 4:00 PM. What you will be doing: Volunteers assist with serving food, running the activity, managing the hygiene cart, and cleaning up the dining room. Occasionally volunteers will assist with projects in the office.