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Dinner Program for Homeless Women
What’s Cooking DPHW’s Largest Fundraiser is here . .
Summer 2008
21st Annual Fannie Mae
Help the Homeless Walkathon
DPHW Board of Directors Diana Bruce, MPA President Rev. David Bowers Vice President David Bowman, PhD Secretary R. Matthew Kelley, Esq. Treasurer Erika Barry, MPA Ex Officio Marisa Gaither, MCP George Madill Lariena D. Matthews Anne K. Nelsen, PhD Tiffany Parker, MPA Ann Shafran Yvonne Rice Amy Weaver, MBA
Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:00am
In this issue: HTH Walkathon
1
Letter from the Executive Director
2
Partner Profile
2
New Board Members
2
DC United Drives
3
GoodSearch.com
3
Client Spotlight
4
Staff Departures
4
New Faces
5
Volunteer Corner
6
Clyde’s
7
Whole Foods
7
Recent Donors
7
Wish List
8
United Way #8280 CFC #56398 CVC #8275
Last year, DPHW raised over $53,000 and had over 1,150 individuals walk in support of our cause. Those contributions have benefitted the homeless residents of this city by providing resources such as meals, laundry facilities, bus tokens, individual case management, and group therapy. This year, we are striving to top this impressive amount—our goal is $60,000 and 1,500 walkers. As always, we cannot do it without you! Please see below for a list of ways that you can help. Register to Walk: When you register to walk, 100% of your registration fee and all additional donations you receive go directly to DPHW. Plus, if DPHW has over 1,500 walkers, Fannie Mae will donate an additional $25,000. Consider starting your own team of walkers and choosing DPHW as the beneficiary organization, or sign up as an individual and walk on behalf of DPHW.
Become a Partner: Sponsorships range from $1,500 to $100,000. 100% of partner contributions benefit DPHW; plus, Fannie Mae matches 20% of all new partner contributions. What’s more, all members of the partner organization walk for FREE, and their registration counts toward DPHW's total number of walkers, pushing us closer to our goal of 1,500 walkers. Talk to your employer or consider making your company a Help the Homeless partner.
Host a Mini‐Walk: All schools, community‐based organizations, and faith‐based groups are eligible to hold mini‐walks before the November 22 walk takes place. Mini‐walks are a great way to engage young people. They can be held at your location and on the date that you choose!
Make a General Donation: Can’t walk on November 22 but still want to make a difference and support DPHW? Make an online donation at www.dphw.org. For more information, please contact Heather Prince Doss at 202.737.9311 ext. 504 or at [email protected].
Register to Walk in 1, 2, 3, 4: 1. Go to www.dphw.org. 2. Click on the “Register to Walk” link. 3. On DPHW’s Walkathon Homepage, click “Join Team.” 4. Answer the registration questions.
Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, During the summer months, when our minds turn to sipping iced drinks and planning lazy vacation days, it becomes easy to forget our neighbors living each day without a place to lay their heads or food to put on their plates. However, with its brutal heat and threat of hyperthermia, this season can be just as cruel as the winter months. Fortunately, DPHW is able to offer a cool place out of the sun for our clients to rest and to receive the meals and services they need. With economic troubles beginning to impact all income levels, DPHW is seeing an increase in clients (see graph below) even as we struggle with an increase in food prices and other costs of doing business. I urge you to read this issue of What’s Cooking carefully to see what you can do to help those in our community who are facing hunger and homelessness. Sign up for the 2008 Help the Homeless Walkathon, volunteer in our computer lab, or bring in toiletries and supplies. Even more important, consider making a monetary donation to DPHW— your gifts make it possible for us to offer hope and options to those for whom the summer months have brought only anxiety and hardship. With gratitude, Erika Barry, Executive Director
Partner Provider Profile Every two weeks, Transgender Health Empowerment (T.H.E.) is on‐site at DPHW, providing HIV testing, referrals for treatment, connections to medical care, and HIV counseling to DPHW clients. As an incentive to engage in these services, T.H.E. offers clients a $10 gift card. Additionally, T.H.E. supplies DPHW with safe sex educational materials and supplies. T.H.E. is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports a continuum of health and social services for underserved sexual minorities. The services that T.H.E. provides are among the most popular activities that DPHW offers, and this thriving partnership engages 40 to 50 people each month. We are glad to be able to offer clients the opportunity to be proactive about their health status and medical care through this wonderful provider!
More Mouths to Feed 7000 6500
6273
6280
6268
6000 5569 5500 5000 4562
4585
4500 4000 3500 May 2007 Meals Served
June
July
2008 Meals Served
New Members of DPHW’s Board of Directors Marisa Gaither is Principal for Lariena D. Matthews is Program Tiffany Parker is a Senior Consult‐ Amy Weaver has 13 years of Green Door Advisors. Marisa also Coordinator for Meetings and ant for Booz Allen Hamilton. She diverse experience in accounting, served as Director of Real Estate Events for the Congressional Black received a BA from Howard sales, marketing, and technology Transactions with the National Caucus Foundation. Previously, University and a MPA from management. She was Principal, Capital Revitalization Corporation Lariena worked with the American Columbia University. Besides with Diamond Management and (NCRC) in Washington, D.C. She Red Cross doing Leadership Fund‐ spending almost three years in the Technology Consultants in Chicago. graduated Summa cum Laude raising, managed events and US Foreign Service, Tiffany was She has also worked with Traveloc‐ community outreach with RS Senior Media Specialist with Philip ity.com, Cleveland Children’s from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor degree in American Consulting, and was Assistant Morris USA and Director of Museum, and Mt. Sinai Hospital Studies and received a Master in Director of the Columbia College Communications for REXAHN Foundation. Amy attended culi‐ Fund at Columbia University. She Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and she led City Planning from the nary school and has a passion for Massachusetts Institute of Tech‐ received her BA in Social Science strategic communications for bringing wholesome, healthy foods nology. Ms. Gaither is an active from New York University and is DTI/Haverstick Consulting. Tiffany to families. Amy began volunteer‐ member of ULI and sits on the currently working on her MPA at the is also on the Board of Directors of ing with DPHW in February 2008. Board of the RCLCO Foundation. University of Baltimore. the Breakthrough Collaborative. Page 2
What’s Cooking
Watch DC United vs. FC Dallas and Help the Homeless! On Saturday, September 13, 2008 Each donor will receive a “Buy One, Get One Free” there will be a toiletry donation ticket voucher that is redeemable either for that drive benefitting DPHW at the RFK day’s match or any other regular 2008 season Stadium. All items collected at the stadium on this evening will be home game. donated to the Dinner Program for RFK Stadium is located at 2400 East Capitol Street SE, Homeless Women. Washington, DC 20003. United Drives is one of the many great community involvement initiatives that the DC United team sponsors. Every month, donation drives are held before home games to collect different in‐kind items that various worthy nonprofits within the Greater Washington DC area need. For more information, contact Heather Prince Doss, On Saturday, September 13, DPHW will collect all of the Volunteer and Community Resources toiletries that are donated prior to the game. Toiletries will be Manager collected from 5:30pm until 7:45pm. All donations will be collected at Gate A of the stadium. Email: [email protected] Phone: 202.737.9311 x504
Search, Shop, and Support DPHW What if DPHW earned a penny every time you searched the internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Now it can, with GoodSearch.com! GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo‐powered search engine that donates half of its advertising revenue—over a penny per search—to the charities its users designate. We urge you to make GoodSearch.com your homepage or add it to your tool‐ bar. Simply list “Dinner Program for Homeless Women” as the charity to receive proceeds from your searches. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! Also, GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which
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donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop so that every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. Go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter “Dinner Program for Homeless Women” as the charity you want to support. You can feel good about yourself every time you look up something online. Be sure to spread the word!
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Client Spotlight Ms. Debra Smith is a bona fide international affairs and current events aficionado. Having worked for the federal government for many years as an international relations specialist, she continues to be intrigued by happenings in all parts of the world. In particular, she tracks energy developments and commerce. She’s working on her resume so that she can return to work in international relations. A native Washingtonian, Ms. Smith can also tell you many of the best places to visit in the area. Vocabulary word that Ms. Smith recently taught DPHW staff: Imbroglio: a complicated or difficult situation
Favorite music: Marvin Sap’s number “Never Would Have Made It”
Favorite Summer event: Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
Favorite DC Activity: Black Historical Tour
Favorite place to relax in DC: Smithsonian Castle Gardens
Thank You, Summer Interns DPHW would like to thank all of the people who supported us this summer through our internship program and the DC Summer Youth Employment Program. These individuals allowed us to expand our capacity and offer the highest quality of service to our clients. Special thanks to Susan Pridonoff and Sarah Hay who each served as Community Relations Interns. Sarah and Susan managed volunteer schedules, brought in new in‐kind donors, assisted with event planning, and conducted valuable grant research. We wish Sarah and Susan the best as they return to their respective universities to continue their studies. Thanks also go to Tierra, Mardez, Kendra, and Ashley who came to DPHW through the DC Department of Employment Services Summer Youth Employment Program. These four young people gained valuable work experience while contributing to the success of DPHW’s homeless clients. Their work in the kitchen and on the program floor provided valuable support to DPHW’s hard‐working staff. Page 4
A Fond Farewell DPHW wishes a fond farewell and best of luck to Bryan Norman. Bryan was DPHW’s A.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager through mid‐July. As a case manager, Bryan worked closely with many individuals, inspiring DPHW clients Nancy and Shaheen to say, “Before we came to the Dinner Program, we didn’t know which way was up or down at times. Bryan helped us in so many ways: to have a budget, to save money, and to find a place to live. We now have our own place and are doing better than ever.” Bryan’s experience at DPHW inspired him to return to school and pursue a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. While everyone at DPHW will miss Bryan’s humor and encouragement, we are certain that he will succeed and wish him all the best!
What’s Cooking
New Faces at the Dinner Program Dan Simmons, A.M. Program Coordinator & Case Manager After several months as a Program Assistant at DPHW, Dan was recently promoted to A.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager. He has a wide range of experience in the behavioral health field, including Lead Mental Health Technician at Riverside Hospital in Washington, DC where he counseled teens and as a Crisis Counselor with Foundation School of Montgomery County in Rockville, MD. Dan studied sociology at Chicago State University and holds an Associate of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Work from Kishwaukee College. Dan loves watching and playing a variety of sports, including basketball, softball, and bowling.
Trenett Smith, P.M. Program Coordinator & Case Manager Trenett recently joined DPHW as P.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager. She has been in the mental health and social services fields for the past 11 years, specializing in homeless, mentally ill, physically disabled, and aging populations. Trenett also brings experience in crisis intervention, case man‐ agement, housing, and group counseling. Most recently, she served as a Residential Counselor for Angel Watch Shelter of the Catholic Charities where she worked with homeless victims of domestic violence. She was also gained clinical social work skills during her employment as a Social Worker’s Assistant with Bradford Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, MD. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music.
Joelle Maruniak, Office Assistant Joelle came to DPHW with experience working to influence climate change and energy legislation with a faith‐based advocacy group in Washington, DC; serving in a homeless shelter and homelessness prevention program in Colorado; and coordinating a music competition for young composers for the University of Missouri. She holds Bachelor's degrees in English and Music Performance from the University of Missouri‐ Columbia. Outside of work, Joelle enjoys playing the flute and piano, reading, spending time in the great outdoors, and baking.
Michael Ford, A.M. Program Assistant Michael reports that in his new position as DPHW’s A.M. Program Assistant, he has already learned a great deal from people who come from all walks of life. Prior to joining DPHW, Michael worked with Heritage Tech as a telecommunications technician, at the Veterans Development Corporation, and as a Mentor and Lifeskills Coach with Life Pieces to Masterpieces. Michael hopes one day to be a junior high school teacher so that he can make an impact on young people. When he’s not working, Michael loves to read and write poetry.
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Volunteer Corner
When you think of volunteering at DPHW, chances are you imagine yourself in the kitchen chopping vegetables, serving dinner, or scrubbing away at pots and pans.
Thank you, Anne!
Did you know there are many other ways to volunteer with DPHW? Many of these roles are slightly specialized and great for individuals. The level of commitment varies, and many are perfect for students, retired adults, or families. Take a look at the list below and see how you might share your talents with DPHW.
IT Professionals: DPHW needs volunteers who are skilled in tech systems, particularly servers and networking, to help us keep our computer systems current and functional. Volunteers serve on an on‐call basis for maintenance of DPHW’s main system and in our client computer lab. Mid‐day Computer Lab Attendants: We are looking for volunteers who can commit just 1 hour each week between 11am ‐ 1pm to supervise our client computer lab. No specialized skills are necessary ‐‐ just a basic understanding of PC, Windows, the internet, and Microsoft Office applications. Currently, volunteers are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. By giving just one hour per week, you enable over 1,000 people to access computers each year, connecting them to family, housing, and employment resources. Wednesday Afternoon Computer Lab Attendant: One to two volunteers are needed to assist clients with résumé writing, job searching, e‐mailing, and providing general supervision for DPHW’s Wednesday computer lab from 4:00—6:00 pm. The ideal volunteers will commit to serve two to four Wednesdays per month. Hopefully something here catches your eye or makes you think of someone you know ‐‐ please spread the word! DPHW needs your help to fill these roles so that we can continue to provide excellent services to DC's homeless residents. If you see a position that suits you, email Heather Prince Doss at [email protected] for more information.
Volunteer Training Schedule
In August, DPHW must say fare‐ well to our long‐time computer lab attendant, Anne Nelsen. Anne has faithfully assisted DPHW's clients in the computer lab every Wednesday afternoon for the past three years. Anne's presence has allowed hundreds of women to search and apply for employment, craft résumés, and remain in contact with family and friends. Anne will be missed by both staff and clients at DPHW.
Clean Plate Volunteers
Spend just one hour of your time and gain background on DPHW could not provide all its services without the homelessness, an overview of DPHW's mission and services, a unwavering support of ALL our volunteers, but some of our look at the experiences of the men and women who come to volunteers really go above and beyond the call of duty, DPHW, and targeted information for volunteers about spending hours of their weeks serving in a variety of capacities procedures and expectations. Fall trainings will be held in here at the Dinner Program. Our “Clean Plate Volunteers” DPHW’s conference room on the following dates: from June through August are: Employees of Hunton & Williams Tuesday, August 26, 6:00—7:00 pm Sunday, September 14, 2:00—3:00pm Employees of AARP Tuesday, September 23, 6:00—7:00pm Tseghereda Adenay Sunday, October 5, 2:00—3:00pm This is a great opportunity for volunteers both new and old, Thank you for especially given all the changes and growth we've experienced all you do! over the past year. To RSVP, email Heather at [email protected] or call 202.737.9311 x504 Pictured: AARP volunteer planting strawberries Page 6
What’s Cooking
A Special Thank You to Clyde’s of Gallery-Place On Wednesday, July 23, DPHW partnered with Clyde’s of Gallery‐Place Chinatown to give our volunteers and most recent donors the appreciation they truly deserve. Clyde’s offered one free drink to almost 50 DPHW supporters who attended the happy hour event. Guests had the opportunity to mingle with staff and other DPHW supporters, and many guests received a complementary DPHW t‐shirt in return for making a donation of sunscreen or deodorant. Thank you to all of our supporters who came to this event and to Clyde’s who made this outstanding event possible!
A Whole Lot of Thanks to Whole Foods Tenley
Thank you to everyone who came out to Whole Foods Market Tenleytown on Tuesday, August 12 to support the Dinner Program. Whole Foods Market donated 5% of all sales for the day to DPHW. Throughout the day, shoppers had the opportunity to view DPHW’s newest video, pick up some of our chef’s favorite recipes, and chat with DPHW staff and clients. Thank you, Whole Foods, for your commitment to DPHW and this community’s homeless and most vulnerable residents.
Recent Donors — Gifts That Keep On Giving Individual Donors
Mrs. Margaret Maguire and Mr. Dale Ostrander Ms. Lucy Barber Mr. Brian Marson Ms. Catherine A. Barrett Mrs. Lorraine Schulte Barry and Ms. Marjorie Mauck Mrs. Stephanie and Mr. William Barry Mr. Thomas McGuire Ms. Viki Betancourt Ms. Hazel C. Moore Ms. Florence Bowers Mr. Christopher O'Brien Mr. Tom Boyles Mrs. Caroline and Mr. John Osborne Mr. Michael Campbell Ms. Nancy Richardson Ms. Veronica C. Connelly Mr. James Willis Robb Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Faith Czecha Mrs. Cynthia and Mr. Michael Evancho Ms. Pamela Rohrer Mrs. Joan and Mr. Michael Evancho Mr. Charles E. Gilbert Ms. Dorothy Hickson Ms. Kamden Hoffmann Mrs. Diane and Mr. Herbert Jeter Ms. Sharon Kershbaum and Mr. Timothy Kelly Ms. Jennifer Koide Ms. Annie LaTour Mr. David Lewis Summer 2008
Foundations & Organizations
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Mariners Diocese of the Armenian Church (Eastern) Gannett Foundation George Washington University, Women's Leadership Program Greenbelt Community Church IMF Civic Program Jovid Foundation Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC Naomi & Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Potomac Association of Faith United Church of Christ Rosenbaum Family Fund Mrs. Cornelia and Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament Outreach Group Mr. Gebhard Ludwig Schweigler St. Raphael Catholic Church Mrs. Marie and Mr. Richard Spaulding The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Ms. Susan Stinson W. O'Neil Foundation Mrs. Judith and Mr. Robert Van Namen Workers of St. Albans Ms. Kim M. Venne Mr. Frederick Walton
Ms. Mary Alice Weschler and Ms. Katherine Carroccio Ms. Sheryl L. Wilcox
Thank you to our second quarter donors!
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Wish List Unfortunately, our budget does not always allow us to purchase all the items that our clients need. DPHW relies heavily on donations of items for distribution to the men, women, and children we serve. All donations are tax deductible. Below is a list of our most desperately needed items this season:
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Men and women's underwear (new) and bras (gently used) – especially in large sizes New socks Flip‐flops and shower shoes Feminine hygiene products Sunscreen Toiletries (especially hotel‐ sized): Soap; Shampoo; Deodorant; Toothbrushes and Toothpaste; Razors; Lotion
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Rain ponchos and umbrellas Towels and washcloths Backpacks, duffel bags, hand carts Art supplies Greeting cards and postage stamps Bus tokens and Metro passes Baseball caps, hats, and visors DVDs and videos for movie night
Dinner Program for Homeless Women (DPHW) 309 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 www.dphw.org Building Community One Meal at a Time...
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 00002
What’s Cooking DPHW’s Largest Fundraiser is here . .
Summer 2008
21st Annual Fannie Mae
Help the Homeless Walkathon
DPHW Board of Directors Diana Bruce, MPA President Rev. David Bowers Vice President David Bowman, PhD Secretary R. Matthew Kelley, Esq. Treasurer Erika Barry, MPA Ex Officio Marisa Gaither, MCP George Madill Lariena D. Matthews Anne K. Nelsen, PhD Tiffany Parker, MPA Ann Shafran Yvonne Rice Amy Weaver, MBA
Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:00am
In this issue: HTH Walkathon
1
Letter from the Executive Director
2
Partner Profile
2
New Board Members
2
DC United Drives
3
GoodSearch.com
3
Client Spotlight
4
Staff Departures
4
New Faces
5
Volunteer Corner
6
Clyde’s
7
Whole Foods
7
Recent Donors
7
Wish List
8
United Way #8280 CFC #56398 CVC #8275
Last year, DPHW raised over $53,000 and had over 1,150 individuals walk in support of our cause. Those contributions have benefitted the homeless residents of this city by providing resources such as meals, laundry facilities, bus tokens, individual case management, and group therapy. This year, we are striving to top this impressive amount—our goal is $60,000 and 1,500 walkers. As always, we cannot do it without you! Please see below for a list of ways that you can help. Register to Walk: When you register to walk, 100% of your registration fee and all additional donations you receive go directly to DPHW. Plus, if DPHW has over 1,500 walkers, Fannie Mae will donate an additional $25,000. Consider starting your own team of walkers and choosing DPHW as the beneficiary organization, or sign up as an individual and walk on behalf of DPHW.
Become a Partner: Sponsorships range from $1,500 to $100,000. 100% of partner contributions benefit DPHW; plus, Fannie Mae matches 20% of all new partner contributions. What’s more, all members of the partner organization walk for FREE, and their registration counts toward DPHW's total number of walkers, pushing us closer to our goal of 1,500 walkers. Talk to your employer or consider making your company a Help the Homeless partner.
Host a Mini‐Walk: All schools, community‐based organizations, and faith‐based groups are eligible to hold mini‐walks before the November 22 walk takes place. Mini‐walks are a great way to engage young people. They can be held at your location and on the date that you choose!
Make a General Donation: Can’t walk on November 22 but still want to make a difference and support DPHW? Make an online donation at www.dphw.org. For more information, please contact Heather Prince Doss at 202.737.9311 ext. 504 or at [email protected].
Register to Walk in 1, 2, 3, 4: 1. Go to www.dphw.org. 2. Click on the “Register to Walk” link. 3. On DPHW’s Walkathon Homepage, click “Join Team.” 4. Answer the registration questions.
Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, During the summer months, when our minds turn to sipping iced drinks and planning lazy vacation days, it becomes easy to forget our neighbors living each day without a place to lay their heads or food to put on their plates. However, with its brutal heat and threat of hyperthermia, this season can be just as cruel as the winter months. Fortunately, DPHW is able to offer a cool place out of the sun for our clients to rest and to receive the meals and services they need. With economic troubles beginning to impact all income levels, DPHW is seeing an increase in clients (see graph below) even as we struggle with an increase in food prices and other costs of doing business. I urge you to read this issue of What’s Cooking carefully to see what you can do to help those in our community who are facing hunger and homelessness. Sign up for the 2008 Help the Homeless Walkathon, volunteer in our computer lab, or bring in toiletries and supplies. Even more important, consider making a monetary donation to DPHW— your gifts make it possible for us to offer hope and options to those for whom the summer months have brought only anxiety and hardship. With gratitude, Erika Barry, Executive Director
Partner Provider Profile Every two weeks, Transgender Health Empowerment (T.H.E.) is on‐site at DPHW, providing HIV testing, referrals for treatment, connections to medical care, and HIV counseling to DPHW clients. As an incentive to engage in these services, T.H.E. offers clients a $10 gift card. Additionally, T.H.E. supplies DPHW with safe sex educational materials and supplies. T.H.E. is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports a continuum of health and social services for underserved sexual minorities. The services that T.H.E. provides are among the most popular activities that DPHW offers, and this thriving partnership engages 40 to 50 people each month. We are glad to be able to offer clients the opportunity to be proactive about their health status and medical care through this wonderful provider!
More Mouths to Feed 7000 6500
6273
6280
6268
6000 5569 5500 5000 4562
4585
4500 4000 3500 May 2007 Meals Served
June
July
2008 Meals Served
New Members of DPHW’s Board of Directors Marisa Gaither is Principal for Lariena D. Matthews is Program Tiffany Parker is a Senior Consult‐ Amy Weaver has 13 years of Green Door Advisors. Marisa also Coordinator for Meetings and ant for Booz Allen Hamilton. She diverse experience in accounting, served as Director of Real Estate Events for the Congressional Black received a BA from Howard sales, marketing, and technology Transactions with the National Caucus Foundation. Previously, University and a MPA from management. She was Principal, Capital Revitalization Corporation Lariena worked with the American Columbia University. Besides with Diamond Management and (NCRC) in Washington, D.C. She Red Cross doing Leadership Fund‐ spending almost three years in the Technology Consultants in Chicago. graduated Summa cum Laude raising, managed events and US Foreign Service, Tiffany was She has also worked with Traveloc‐ community outreach with RS Senior Media Specialist with Philip ity.com, Cleveland Children’s from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor degree in American Consulting, and was Assistant Morris USA and Director of Museum, and Mt. Sinai Hospital Studies and received a Master in Director of the Columbia College Communications for REXAHN Foundation. Amy attended culi‐ Fund at Columbia University. She Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and she led City Planning from the nary school and has a passion for Massachusetts Institute of Tech‐ received her BA in Social Science strategic communications for bringing wholesome, healthy foods nology. Ms. Gaither is an active from New York University and is DTI/Haverstick Consulting. Tiffany to families. Amy began volunteer‐ member of ULI and sits on the currently working on her MPA at the is also on the Board of Directors of ing with DPHW in February 2008. Board of the RCLCO Foundation. University of Baltimore. the Breakthrough Collaborative. Page 2
What’s Cooking
Watch DC United vs. FC Dallas and Help the Homeless! On Saturday, September 13, 2008 Each donor will receive a “Buy One, Get One Free” there will be a toiletry donation ticket voucher that is redeemable either for that drive benefitting DPHW at the RFK day’s match or any other regular 2008 season Stadium. All items collected at the stadium on this evening will be home game. donated to the Dinner Program for RFK Stadium is located at 2400 East Capitol Street SE, Homeless Women. Washington, DC 20003. United Drives is one of the many great community involvement initiatives that the DC United team sponsors. Every month, donation drives are held before home games to collect different in‐kind items that various worthy nonprofits within the Greater Washington DC area need. For more information, contact Heather Prince Doss, On Saturday, September 13, DPHW will collect all of the Volunteer and Community Resources toiletries that are donated prior to the game. Toiletries will be Manager collected from 5:30pm until 7:45pm. All donations will be collected at Gate A of the stadium. Email: [email protected] Phone: 202.737.9311 x504
Search, Shop, and Support DPHW What if DPHW earned a penny every time you searched the internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Now it can, with GoodSearch.com! GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo‐powered search engine that donates half of its advertising revenue—over a penny per search—to the charities its users designate. We urge you to make GoodSearch.com your homepage or add it to your tool‐ bar. Simply list “Dinner Program for Homeless Women” as the charity to receive proceeds from your searches. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! Also, GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which
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donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop so that every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. Go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter “Dinner Program for Homeless Women” as the charity you want to support. You can feel good about yourself every time you look up something online. Be sure to spread the word!
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Client Spotlight Ms. Debra Smith is a bona fide international affairs and current events aficionado. Having worked for the federal government for many years as an international relations specialist, she continues to be intrigued by happenings in all parts of the world. In particular, she tracks energy developments and commerce. She’s working on her resume so that she can return to work in international relations. A native Washingtonian, Ms. Smith can also tell you many of the best places to visit in the area. Vocabulary word that Ms. Smith recently taught DPHW staff: Imbroglio: a complicated or difficult situation
Favorite music: Marvin Sap’s number “Never Would Have Made It”
Favorite Summer event: Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
Favorite DC Activity: Black Historical Tour
Favorite place to relax in DC: Smithsonian Castle Gardens
Thank You, Summer Interns DPHW would like to thank all of the people who supported us this summer through our internship program and the DC Summer Youth Employment Program. These individuals allowed us to expand our capacity and offer the highest quality of service to our clients. Special thanks to Susan Pridonoff and Sarah Hay who each served as Community Relations Interns. Sarah and Susan managed volunteer schedules, brought in new in‐kind donors, assisted with event planning, and conducted valuable grant research. We wish Sarah and Susan the best as they return to their respective universities to continue their studies. Thanks also go to Tierra, Mardez, Kendra, and Ashley who came to DPHW through the DC Department of Employment Services Summer Youth Employment Program. These four young people gained valuable work experience while contributing to the success of DPHW’s homeless clients. Their work in the kitchen and on the program floor provided valuable support to DPHW’s hard‐working staff. Page 4
A Fond Farewell DPHW wishes a fond farewell and best of luck to Bryan Norman. Bryan was DPHW’s A.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager through mid‐July. As a case manager, Bryan worked closely with many individuals, inspiring DPHW clients Nancy and Shaheen to say, “Before we came to the Dinner Program, we didn’t know which way was up or down at times. Bryan helped us in so many ways: to have a budget, to save money, and to find a place to live. We now have our own place and are doing better than ever.” Bryan’s experience at DPHW inspired him to return to school and pursue a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. While everyone at DPHW will miss Bryan’s humor and encouragement, we are certain that he will succeed and wish him all the best!
What’s Cooking
New Faces at the Dinner Program Dan Simmons, A.M. Program Coordinator & Case Manager After several months as a Program Assistant at DPHW, Dan was recently promoted to A.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager. He has a wide range of experience in the behavioral health field, including Lead Mental Health Technician at Riverside Hospital in Washington, DC where he counseled teens and as a Crisis Counselor with Foundation School of Montgomery County in Rockville, MD. Dan studied sociology at Chicago State University and holds an Associate of Science Degree in Sociology and Social Work from Kishwaukee College. Dan loves watching and playing a variety of sports, including basketball, softball, and bowling.
Trenett Smith, P.M. Program Coordinator & Case Manager Trenett recently joined DPHW as P.M. Program Coordinator and Case Manager. She has been in the mental health and social services fields for the past 11 years, specializing in homeless, mentally ill, physically disabled, and aging populations. Trenett also brings experience in crisis intervention, case man‐ agement, housing, and group counseling. Most recently, she served as a Residential Counselor for Angel Watch Shelter of the Catholic Charities where she worked with homeless victims of domestic violence. She was also gained clinical social work skills during her employment as a Social Worker’s Assistant with Bradford Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, MD. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music.
Joelle Maruniak, Office Assistant Joelle came to DPHW with experience working to influence climate change and energy legislation with a faith‐based advocacy group in Washington, DC; serving in a homeless shelter and homelessness prevention program in Colorado; and coordinating a music competition for young composers for the University of Missouri. She holds Bachelor's degrees in English and Music Performance from the University of Missouri‐ Columbia. Outside of work, Joelle enjoys playing the flute and piano, reading, spending time in the great outdoors, and baking.
Michael Ford, A.M. Program Assistant Michael reports that in his new position as DPHW’s A.M. Program Assistant, he has already learned a great deal from people who come from all walks of life. Prior to joining DPHW, Michael worked with Heritage Tech as a telecommunications technician, at the Veterans Development Corporation, and as a Mentor and Lifeskills Coach with Life Pieces to Masterpieces. Michael hopes one day to be a junior high school teacher so that he can make an impact on young people. When he’s not working, Michael loves to read and write poetry.
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Volunteer Corner
When you think of volunteering at DPHW, chances are you imagine yourself in the kitchen chopping vegetables, serving dinner, or scrubbing away at pots and pans.
Thank you, Anne!
Did you know there are many other ways to volunteer with DPHW? Many of these roles are slightly specialized and great for individuals. The level of commitment varies, and many are perfect for students, retired adults, or families. Take a look at the list below and see how you might share your talents with DPHW.
IT Professionals: DPHW needs volunteers who are skilled in tech systems, particularly servers and networking, to help us keep our computer systems current and functional. Volunteers serve on an on‐call basis for maintenance of DPHW’s main system and in our client computer lab. Mid‐day Computer Lab Attendants: We are looking for volunteers who can commit just 1 hour each week between 11am ‐ 1pm to supervise our client computer lab. No specialized skills are necessary ‐‐ just a basic understanding of PC, Windows, the internet, and Microsoft Office applications. Currently, volunteers are needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. By giving just one hour per week, you enable over 1,000 people to access computers each year, connecting them to family, housing, and employment resources. Wednesday Afternoon Computer Lab Attendant: One to two volunteers are needed to assist clients with résumé writing, job searching, e‐mailing, and providing general supervision for DPHW’s Wednesday computer lab from 4:00—6:00 pm. The ideal volunteers will commit to serve two to four Wednesdays per month. Hopefully something here catches your eye or makes you think of someone you know ‐‐ please spread the word! DPHW needs your help to fill these roles so that we can continue to provide excellent services to DC's homeless residents. If you see a position that suits you, email Heather Prince Doss at [email protected] for more information.
Volunteer Training Schedule
In August, DPHW must say fare‐ well to our long‐time computer lab attendant, Anne Nelsen. Anne has faithfully assisted DPHW's clients in the computer lab every Wednesday afternoon for the past three years. Anne's presence has allowed hundreds of women to search and apply for employment, craft résumés, and remain in contact with family and friends. Anne will be missed by both staff and clients at DPHW.
Clean Plate Volunteers
Spend just one hour of your time and gain background on DPHW could not provide all its services without the homelessness, an overview of DPHW's mission and services, a unwavering support of ALL our volunteers, but some of our look at the experiences of the men and women who come to volunteers really go above and beyond the call of duty, DPHW, and targeted information for volunteers about spending hours of their weeks serving in a variety of capacities procedures and expectations. Fall trainings will be held in here at the Dinner Program. Our “Clean Plate Volunteers” DPHW’s conference room on the following dates: from June through August are: Employees of Hunton & Williams Tuesday, August 26, 6:00—7:00 pm Sunday, September 14, 2:00—3:00pm Employees of AARP Tuesday, September 23, 6:00—7:00pm Tseghereda Adenay Sunday, October 5, 2:00—3:00pm This is a great opportunity for volunteers both new and old, Thank you for especially given all the changes and growth we've experienced all you do! over the past year. To RSVP, email Heather at [email protected] or call 202.737.9311 x504 Pictured: AARP volunteer planting strawberries Page 6
What’s Cooking
A Special Thank You to Clyde’s of Gallery-Place On Wednesday, July 23, DPHW partnered with Clyde’s of Gallery‐Place Chinatown to give our volunteers and most recent donors the appreciation they truly deserve. Clyde’s offered one free drink to almost 50 DPHW supporters who attended the happy hour event. Guests had the opportunity to mingle with staff and other DPHW supporters, and many guests received a complementary DPHW t‐shirt in return for making a donation of sunscreen or deodorant. Thank you to all of our supporters who came to this event and to Clyde’s who made this outstanding event possible!
A Whole Lot of Thanks to Whole Foods Tenley
Thank you to everyone who came out to Whole Foods Market Tenleytown on Tuesday, August 12 to support the Dinner Program. Whole Foods Market donated 5% of all sales for the day to DPHW. Throughout the day, shoppers had the opportunity to view DPHW’s newest video, pick up some of our chef’s favorite recipes, and chat with DPHW staff and clients. Thank you, Whole Foods, for your commitment to DPHW and this community’s homeless and most vulnerable residents.
Recent Donors — Gifts That Keep On Giving Individual Donors
Mrs. Margaret Maguire and Mr. Dale Ostrander Ms. Lucy Barber Mr. Brian Marson Ms. Catherine A. Barrett Mrs. Lorraine Schulte Barry and Ms. Marjorie Mauck Mrs. Stephanie and Mr. William Barry Mr. Thomas McGuire Ms. Viki Betancourt Ms. Hazel C. Moore Ms. Florence Bowers Mr. Christopher O'Brien Mr. Tom Boyles Mrs. Caroline and Mr. John Osborne Mr. Michael Campbell Ms. Nancy Richardson Ms. Veronica C. Connelly Mr. James Willis Robb Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Faith Czecha Mrs. Cynthia and Mr. Michael Evancho Ms. Pamela Rohrer Mrs. Joan and Mr. Michael Evancho Mr. Charles E. Gilbert Ms. Dorothy Hickson Ms. Kamden Hoffmann Mrs. Diane and Mr. Herbert Jeter Ms. Sharon Kershbaum and Mr. Timothy Kelly Ms. Jennifer Koide Ms. Annie LaTour Mr. David Lewis Summer 2008
Foundations & Organizations
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Mariners Diocese of the Armenian Church (Eastern) Gannett Foundation George Washington University, Women's Leadership Program Greenbelt Community Church IMF Civic Program Jovid Foundation Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC Naomi & Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Potomac Association of Faith United Church of Christ Rosenbaum Family Fund Mrs. Cornelia and Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament Outreach Group Mr. Gebhard Ludwig Schweigler St. Raphael Catholic Church Mrs. Marie and Mr. Richard Spaulding The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Ms. Susan Stinson W. O'Neil Foundation Mrs. Judith and Mr. Robert Van Namen Workers of St. Albans Ms. Kim M. Venne Mr. Frederick Walton
Ms. Mary Alice Weschler and Ms. Katherine Carroccio Ms. Sheryl L. Wilcox
Thank you to our second quarter donors!
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Wish List Unfortunately, our budget does not always allow us to purchase all the items that our clients need. DPHW relies heavily on donations of items for distribution to the men, women, and children we serve. All donations are tax deductible. Below is a list of our most desperately needed items this season:
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Men and women's underwear (new) and bras (gently used) – especially in large sizes New socks Flip‐flops and shower shoes Feminine hygiene products Sunscreen Toiletries (especially hotel‐ sized): Soap; Shampoo; Deodorant; Toothbrushes and Toothpaste; Razors; Lotion
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Rain ponchos and umbrellas Towels and washcloths Backpacks, duffel bags, hand carts Art supplies Greeting cards and postage stamps Bus tokens and Metro passes Baseball caps, hats, and visors DVDs and videos for movie night
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