# Event Details - **Event Name**: Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Distant Relatives Project on our mission to empower people experiencing homelessness and lead them on a path to self-sustainabilityAbout this Eventhttps://youtu.be/XBwpT-liImQBe a Part of the Movement: Empowering Our RelativesWelcome to the Distant Relatives Project's Empowering Our Relatives (EOR) initiative — a monthly outreach program dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and financial challenges. Our mission is to create pathways to stability, self-sufficiency, and successful reintegration into society.Held on the last Saturday of every month, this initiative brings together our members, volunteers, and community partners to offer vital services focused on health equity and access to essential resources. Each month, we provide:Fresh food and produceFirst aid and personal care itemsHealth and Dental screenings and educationVocational training and workshopsHousing AssistanceIdentificationEvent Details:Location: McPherson Square Park (901 15th Street NW, Washington D.C.)Time: 11 AMWebsite: Distant-Relatives.orgInstagram: @TheDistantRelativesProjectGet Involved:Volunteer with us: Sign up at distant-relatives.org/EmpowerDC to lend a helping hand.Donate to support: Contributions allow us to sustain this monthly outreach. Your donations allow us to provide an 8 course meal, healthy produce and snacks, toiletries and first aid, medical supplies, grooming supplies, dental partnerships and more! Donate through Zelle: Admin@distant-relatives.org and/or at distant-relatives.org/Give.Your generosity fuels our mission. With your support, we can continue providing vital services to Washington D.C.’s homeless community and move closer to our vision of creating lasting change.Make a Donation:Distant-Relatives.org/GivePaypal.Me/DistantRelativesZelle: Admin@distant-relatives.orgTogether, we can transform lives—one person at a time. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0edbb2d0-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w556-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0ee7c0c0-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w493-h740-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0ef3f5c0-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w556-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0f01d870-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w593-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0f100940-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w555-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0f1dc4e0-9e1f-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dce8d8d8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:30 AMEvent RegistrationInfo: Registration for the program and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will commence promptly at 10:30 am.?: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PMEmpowering Our Relatives (Commencement)?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMBreakdown and Clean UpInfo: The event is scheduled to tentatively conclude by 1:30 pm. Following its conclusion, the entire team will collaborate on the cleanup. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/become-a-volunteer-to-help-people-experiencing-homelessness/100001997001675770 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-08-29T14:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Mcpherson Square - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mcpherson Square - **lat**: 38.9037458 - **long**: -77.0345694 - **full address**: Mcpherson Square, 15th street NW, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fd6e0fe827d96072186e1d7ac77dbb24ff8d2baaa760cdbe0a6961432f20a364-rimg-w1200-h1599-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786096989 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness being held? - **A:** Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Mcpherson Square, 15th street NW, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness? - **A:** Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness is organized by The Distant Relatives Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Become a Volunteer to Help People Experiencing Homelessness is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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