A Few Quick Reminders!

 

Hi there!   Just a few quick reminders:

·  Please dress appropriately for the weather today.

·  Volunteers who are assisting with the morning shift at the:

o Law School should arrive at 8:00a

o Big Chair should arrive at 10:30

·  Volunteers who are assisting with the afternoon shifts should go to the Big Chair.

We'll see you there!!!

Directions to We Feed Our People Day of Service Sites

Site #1 - Howard University School of Law Dining Hall (2900 Van Ness St, NW),

The nearest metro station is UDC/Van Ness on the Red Line. Exit station using WEST SIDE OF CONNETICUT AVE NW & VEAZY ST exit (Walk 0.37 mile E to 2900 VAN NESS ST NW)

Walk approx. 1 block SE on Connecticut Ave NW.
Turn left on Van Ness St NW.
Walk approx. 3 blocks E on Van Ness St NW.

The Dining Hall is the first building to your right when you arrive on the campus.

Parking is also available.

Site #2 – Southeast DC – Historic Anacostia Neighborhood (lot near the Big Chair)

The nearest metro station is Anacostia Metro Station on the Green Line.  Exit station using main exit.  (Walk 0.30 mile E to MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE & CHICAGO ST SE)

Walk approx. 1 block SE on Howard Rd SE.
Turn left on Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE.
Walk approx. 2 blocks NE on Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE.

Street and limited lot parking is available.

As Sunday’s Day of Service event is outside, please dress accordingly.  The high temperature is expected to be in the low 40’s (lows in the 20’s).

How can you help with the 26th Annual We Feed Our People Day of Service event?

How can you help with the 26th Annual We Feed Our People Day of Service event?

1) Volunteer by registering at http://www.wefeedourpeople.org/.  We have shifts available on Friday, January 18; Saturday, January 19; and Sunday, January 20.

2) Make a monetary donation.  As a grassroots and 100% volunteer organization we appreciate all donations (small or large).  All proceeds go towards the Day of Service event.  Donations may be made via Paypal on the We Feed Our People website or via mail to We Feed Our People, PO Box 92227, Washington, DC 20090.

3) Donate gently worn winter clothing and toiletries for the clothes drive.  Please bring your bag(s) of clothing to one of the three Clothing Drive Drop-Offs:

a) Saturday, January 19 - Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Boulevard, Arlington, VA from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

b) Saturday, January 19 - Howard University School of Law Dining Hall 2900 Van Ness Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

c) Sunday, January 20 - the parking lot across the street from “The Big Chair” (Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave & V Street, Southeast, Washington, DC 20020) at 11:00 am.

4) Share this information with your networks.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message or email us at: wefeedourpeople@gmail.com.

Thank you and we'll see you this weekend!

Registration

The We Feed Our People website is back up.  Unfortunately, registration information entered prior to Sunday, January 13 is unavailable.  We kindly ask that you visit our website and re-register.  Once you have done so, a "thank you" confirmation page will appear.  To register as a volunteer, make a donation, and/or learn more about WFOP, please visit our site (http://www.wefeedourpeople.org/).

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.  We look forward to seeing you next weekend!

We're BACK UP!!!!

The website is back up...stay tuned.

We Feed Our People 2013 New Place and Date!

As you may be aware, our annual day of service event falls on the same day as the public ceremony for the Presidential Inauguration. As a result, we have changed the date and location of this year's celebration. The 26th Annual We Feed Our People will take place

Sunday, January 20, 2013
Martin Luther King Ave. and V. Street S.E., 
(near the Big Chair) 
Noon – 4pm 

23rd WFOP is the Official Social Action Kickoff for Omega Psi Phi 100th

We are proud to be a part of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The Omegas have been strong supporters of WFOP from the very inception. While WFOP is a coalition of many organizations, churches and individuals, their support has been vital to the ongoing success of this effort. We salute the Men of Omega and thank them for the service they have provided to this cause and many other worthy endeavors to uplift our community.