Breast Cancer Fashion Show, Sneaker Donations Needed

Looking to do good in your neighborhood? Check out all the community-minded events inside of WHUR’s Community’s Choice.

Stop the Violence

Be a Hope Activist. Join I Believe In Me for their Stop the Violence event August 6th at Baker Park Bandshell in Frederick. www.ibelieveinme.com.

Runway for A Cure


Fight back against breast cancer. Come out August 13th to the Grand Hyatt Hotel for the Runway for A Cure DC Annual Fashion Show. Proceeds provide free mammograms for low income residents. www.runwayforacuredc.com

Prince George’s County Family Justice Center

Do something about domestic violence. Join the Prince George’s County Family Justice Foundation for their Golf Tournament August 5th at Lake presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro. https://pgcfamilyjusticecenterfoundation.org

Afro 130th Gala

Celebrate 130 years with Vision, Legacy and Culture. The Afro Gala is August 13th at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt. www.afro.com/130th-anniversary

Negro League Legends Hall of Fame Game

Enjoy a great game of baseball and history. The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame East vs West Vintage Baseball Game is August 6th at Bowie Baysox Stadium. www.nllhof.org

Sneakers Donation

Project 700 needs new sneakers to help get youth ready for back to school. You can drop off your donation thru August 10th at the Spirit of Praise Church in SE.

Housing Counseling

Housing Counseling Services will be holding free webinars throughout the month of August for people looking to rent, buy or keep their housing in the DMV. www.housingetc.org/webinar-registration

WHUR PSAs

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