Girls On the Run, Blanket Project, and Bullying

Check out the upcoming ways you can give back and participate in community activities across the DMV. All the details are inside this week’s WHUR Community’s Choice

Homemade Blankets

You can help the homeless. The Memorial Blanket Project is collecting homemade blankets for the winter through December 20th. www.memorialblanket.org

Community Connections


Community Connections has created a helping hands fund to provide critical short term assistance for families facing homelessness and they need your help. www.ccdc1.org

Cartoon Network Bullying

The Cartoon Network reminds you to stop bullying… speak up. Learn how to help kids develop greater kindness, compassion, and empathy skills before bullying starts. www.cartoonnetwork.com

Top Ladies of Distinction

Top Ladies of Distinction is hosting a virtual game night fundraiser November 18th. Join in on the fun. www.prctlod.org

Girls On the Run

Lace up your shoes and join Girls on the Run DC for their of of the season community 5k November 20th at Anacostia Park. www.gotrdc.org/5k

Rotary Club Public Speaking

Help your team learn to skills to speak in public. The Rotary Club of Charles County is offering free public speaking workshops for county students. www.myrotary.org

WHUR’s 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.

Housing Counseling

Did you know the DC Human Rights Act prohibits housing providers from discriminating based on marital status? Get the facts. Contact Housing Counseling Services, Inc. www.housingetc.org