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PRIVATE
DIFFERENCES
— GENERAL
GOOD
A history
of the
YMCA of
Metropolitan
Washington
by Thomas B. Hargrave, Jr.
EDICATED AND
D
What I get from the Corps is a feeling
of friendship that comes when I help a
child or an elderly person. I want to
see my city grow in love and together-
ness, and it makes me feel great every
The DC Service Corps
time I can get someone to smile.
Activities
Dan Carter
Corpsmember - 20 years old
is a full-time urban Peace Corps for young
Tutor children in schools
people 17-23 years old. DCSC Corpsmembers
Supervise Day Care
dedicate a year to furthering their education,
OMMITTED TO
Conduct community surveys
developing leadership skills, and making a
difference in their community through serving
C
Working in the physical therapy unit at a
Renovate housing and shelters
others.
nursing home, I get satisfaction at the
Assist the mentally and physically
end of each day because I know that I
disabled
have made a contribution to my com-
Corpsmembers Must Be
munity. The Corps helps me go out and
Transform rundown parks
make a difference, and at the same time
Care for the elderly
17-23 years old
gives me a chance to search for a future
Lead younger youth
Committed to community service
career that will make me happy.
Kalimba DuBose
Participate in civic events and ceremonies
Interested in working with a diverse
Corpsmember - 17 years old
Meet with community, business, and
group of people
ERVICE IN THE
national leaders
Self-motivated and responsible
The memory that sticks with me about the
Able to make a 9-month commitment
S
Corps was the first time my team worked in
Program Benefits
a homeless shelter. I worked really hard
Ready to grow, learn, and to lead
that day and got a lot done. By the time we
Weekly Stipend of $100-$150
left, I felt I had made a lot of new friends
College Scholarship or Community
and it made me feel good.
Basic Requirements
Elisa Vidnjvich
Service Award upon graduation in June
Corpsmember - 17 years old
Include
Year-long workshops on writing skills,
communication, and leadership
Daily hours 8:00-5:00 Monday through
Special training in serving children, the
Friday from September to June
OMMUNITY
C
disabled, and the elderly
Performing a wide variety of community
What I like about the Corps is being
College and career guidance
service projects with a team of 10-12
with my team members everyday, be-
cause they are all so unique and differ-
Experience working in groups
members
ent. Early in the year, we were sent to
Attendance at retreats and conferences
Participating in weekly trainings,
clean up a vacant lot in S.E. Washington
and we learned for the first time how to
Unique experience that will stand out on
seminars, and educational workshops
work together as a group and about the
college applications and professional
Documenting experiences in an ongoing
challenge of teamwork.
resumes
Marc Shipp
journal of writings
Corpsmember - 19 years old
An opportunity to make a difference
What they say about the
DC Service Corps
The DC Service Corps is planting the seeds of
community involvement in the minds of
young and thoughtful DC residents.
The Washington Post
I commend the young people of the DC Ser-
vice Corps for their outstanding performance
DC
working with us in Anacostia. The group
symbolized excellence and created an atmo-
sphere of unity in their efforts to help us
Service
build stronger communities.
Brenda Lee Richardson
Executive Director
Corps
Anacostia/Congress Heights
Partnership for the
Prevention of Homelessness.
Our hats are off and our faces are beaming
with appreciation for your contribution of
volunteer services. The refreshing atmo-
For more information or for an
sphere created by DCSC volunteers provided
application, please contact:
us at the Meyer Elementary School with a
DC Service Corps
"shot in the arm" and hope.
45 P Street, NW
Barbara King Lyles
Washington, DC 20001
Principal
Telephone (202) 234-2057
Joinus
Meyer Elementary School
FAX (202) 667-5299
Two important objectives of the DC Service
Corps are to mobilize youth to carry out
productive community service and to instill
in diverse groups of young adults a sense of
"Young People in
empowerment, leadership, and public re-
sponsibility. It is fitting that we recognize this
Service, Shaping
organization for its contributions and efforts.
the Future"
Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelley
On proclaiming October 7, 1991
DC* Service* Corps
DC Service Corps Day
A Private Non-Profit Organization
Volunteers
We Need
YOU!
DRIVERS for McKenna's Wagon daily 4:45 to 7:15
DRIVERS to pick up food donations by arrangement
FOOD SERVERS daily 4:45 to 7:15
SANDWICH AND SOUPMAKERS on site daily 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SANDWICH BRIGADES groups which contribute sandwiches
regularly by arrangement
ADMINISTRATIVE WORK as needed
All of the following by arrangement
Tutoring Program
Family Literacy Program
After School Program
For further information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator
at (202) 328-6608 daily.
MARTHA'S TABLE
For further information,
please contact the Volunteer Coordinator
2114 14th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009
at (202) 328-6608 daily
together for holiday celebrations.
a special priority.
by volunteers, bring singles and families
facility. Children's clothes are
Easter, prepared
Wagon stops and at Martha's Table's
Christmas and
free of charge, both through McKenna's
at Thanksgiving,
distributed to homeless and needy people
Special dinners
Donated clothes and personal items are
apparel and food.
available.
toys, personal
USDA surplus food program when
games, books,
associations, religious groups, and the
as educational
chains, private food stores, restaurants,
receive gifts such
The food is donated by grocery store
500 families
and desserts to feed over 700 people daily.
mas more than
gallons of fresh vegetable soup, beverages
streets. At Christ-
Volunteers prepare 2,500 sandwiches, 65
people on the
night trailer shelter sites every evening.
kets are offered to
and parks. Meals are also sent to four over-
families, and blan-
only meal for many people in the streets
given to needy
uled stops throughout the city, providing the
canned food is
seven days a week, to five regularly sched-
tional appeals,
Wagon circulates two vans every evening,
Through addi-
As a mobile soup kitchen, McKenna's
McKENNA'S WAGON
HOW YOU
CAN HELP
Prepare and deliver sandwiches once
a month or more often either individu-
ally or as a group.
MARTHA'S
Become a volunteer tutor for a child
one evening a week.
Sponsor children's book, clothing, or
toy drives throughout the year.
Donate funds for educational supplies
and equipment, kitchen expenses, and
operating the vans.
Volunteer your time and labor for spe-
cial or ongoing programs.
MARTHA'S TABLE
2114 14th Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20009
202-328-6608
MARTHA'S TABLE
Open seven days a week
Since 1980, Martha's Table has provided
food to hungry and homeless people in
Washington, D.C. The organization also
supplies homeless and low-income neigh-
borhood children with supervised learning
activities and nutritious meals in a safe
Photo credits: Virginia Jeffers, Alisa Talisman,
TABLE
environment.
Mike Carpenter, Millie Brobston, and Anne Rigby
Touching thousands of lives each year,
the organization is proof that dedicated
Martha's Table is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organi-
volunteers, a small staff and a lean budget
zation supported by individuals, private founda-
can ease suffering and encourage hope in
tions, businesses, religious groups, schools, and
civic organizations.
a distressed community.
Martha's Table is an equal opportunity organi-
zation. No persons are excluded from participa-
tion in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to
discrimination under these programs on the
grounds of race, color, sex, age, handicap, or
national origin.
CHILDREN'S
PROGRAMS
XEROX
Martha's Table expands the horizons of
children who are isolated in homeless shel-
ters and drug-ridden apartment buildings
through a year-round, daily program of new
learning opportunities. There is no better
sight than that of a child who is full of
energy and curiosity because someone has
cared enough to give him or her plenty to
eat and interesting activities to do.
Through the Children's Programs,
Martha's Table nurtures confidence, creates
a feeling of security and, most importantly,
reinforces the whole family so that they
may work toward a better future.
The Tutoring Program provides four ses-
sions every week, each child attending
twice a week, for ages 6-16 year-round.
After a hot dinner, each child studies with
The Family Learning Program, beginning
his or her volunteer tutor. A fast-growing
with infants up to age 5, brings parents and
program, more than 120 children and 130
tutors were enrolled in 1991.
preschoolers together every morning in
school readiness activities, child develop-
On Saturday and Sunday Martha's Table
ment, meals, educational field trips in
is open to children for special field trips,
addition to parent discussions, seminars
breakfast and lunch, activities in the Chil-
and adult literacy activities.
dren's Center and volunteer-sponsored
projects.
Afterschool, children have books to read,
educational games, arts and science pro-
jects and recreation in the Children's
Center, a large, sunny, well-equipped area
that the kids call their own.
In the evening, Teens have special activ-
ities to encourage leadership, education,
healthy bodies, and career counseling.
Study Hall, drama class, part-time work,
and safe recreation are included.
During the summer
months, Day Camp at
Martha's Table, an 11-
week program, attracts
more than 150 children,
ages 3-16, for reading
enrichment, science
projects, recreation,
field trips and meals
every day. At a time
when schools are
closed, children are
hungry and there are few recreational or
educational activities, Martha's Table's Day
Camp provides an accessible and nurturing
experience, crucially important in furthering
a child's growth.
VOLUNTEERS
More than 9,000 volunteers help to prepare
and serve approximately 245,700 meals
Games
annually. Volunteer groups such as school
children, office groups, religious groups,
retired persons, college students, young
professionals, friends, neighbors, families,
and individuals strengthen connections to
the community through service. This diver-
sity helps to overcome social, economic
and racial stereotypes to build improved
community relationships within the metro-
politan area.
In the children's programs, individual vol-
unteer tutors donate extraordinary service.
Volunteer groups help afterschool and on
weekends, sponsor special events, and
donate prepared hot meals. Individuals and
groups often sponsor canned food drives,
clothing drives or special educational gifts
for children throughout the year, so that
large numbers of people participate in
giving.
TAT in SCHO L
DO OT BE A FOOL
CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT MARTHA'S TARIE