Mental Health Walk, Pep Rally for Peace, Free Groceries

Important community and free events are happening this week across the DMV. Get in the know. Check out WHUR’s Community’s Choice.

American Psychiatric Association Walk

Take a walk or run for your mental health. The American Psychiatric Association is hosting its 2nd Annual More Equity In Mental Health 5k July 9th at Anacostia Park. www.psych.org

Free Groceries


Need help with food? The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System provides free grocery distribution at various locations through out the week. www.pgcmls.info

Pep Rally for Peace

Help address homelessness together. Join Pep Rally for Peace in the Streets for its 17th Annual Feed the Homeless Community Awareness Day July 9th at McPherson Square. www.prpis.org

Building Bridges Foundation

Get inspired and celebrate new connections. Join Building Bridges Foundation for its All Girls Matter Symposium July 9th in Fort Washington. www.buildingbridgesfoundation.org

Pilots for Christ Maryland

Help your youth soar. Pilots for Christ Maryland is hosting its Youth Day Saturday July 30th at Tipton Airport. www.pilotsforchristofmaryland.org

FAA Hiring

Looking for a job. The FAA is opening its application process for air traffic controller trainee positions. The nationwide application window is June 24th thru 27th. www.faa.gov

Junior Wallstreeters

Teach your youth the knowledge of finances. Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. is hosting Financial Literacy and Investing Summer Camps. www.theblackwallstreeter.com

WHUR Community’s Choice

To get your non-profit on the air and web, email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.