Volunteer And Help Rebuild and Rebrand One Love 4 Kids Nonprofit Organization. One Love 4 Kids is a nonprofit based in Germantown, Maryland.  We provide education, health and economic support to ill, disabled, abused and impoverished children in Jamaica--soon other parts of the world. Since 2007 we have served more than 2000 ill, disabled, abused and impoverished children with a budget of less than $6000.00. We have served an average of 400 inner city children each year. We primarily provided fo …

"Meeting Women Veterans at their Points of Need" This group is for women veterans, women in the military, and supporters. As women veterans and women in the military we share a common thread and thus we understand each other, so, why not interact with one another in an atmosphere that is fun and inviting. We are about getting together for food, fun, and fellowship, for a great cause Women Veterans Interactive is a 501 C3 nonprofit membership organization Our Purpose: To provide support services …

Inspirations for Women, Inc. (IFW) commits to healing and inspiring women and youths to live an abundant purpose-filled life. IFW provides an environment that fosters spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth that serves as a catalyst in transitioning women and youths from a life of mediocrity to a prosperous purpose-filled life. IFW is a Christian-based organization that welcomes young girls 10-17 yrs. old and women 18 and up, regardless of color, creed, national origin, religious or pol …

This is a group of Christians that have a desire/calling to help individuals and families in need of affordable food. This group will not only brainstorm about ways of getting affordable food out to the people in the community that are in need, but will also participate on our monthly food program where they would be willing to buy a monthly food package to feed sick/shut-in, elderly & families in need in the community. Member will also volunteer at our Food Pantry and during our food distri …

POSITIVE DMV LESBIANS has two community connections to our organization, the couples/family outreach connection and the singles outreach connection. The opportunity to hang out with other positive singles can provide a beacon in our life. SINGLED OUT will focus on positive community service opportunities outings and fellowship opportunities for the Single LGBT woman. The SINGLED OUT side of Positive DMV Lesbians is not geared towards "hooking people up" or trying to "find a mate" We are strictly …

In a country where the LGBT community is often over looked or harshly judged and compared to the social norms of society, it seems our community has but a small footprint in a large world. Our most powerful ally is forming a supportive relationship with other positive LGBT members and gaining the assistance of the entire community to keep our relationships and families healthy and strong. Positive Women Making Positive Choices will provide our community with stability, opportunities to foster a …

WELCOME TO UNITED LATINO PROFESSIONALS! Friends. Culture. Community. ANYONE WHO LOVES LATIN CULTURE CAN JOIN! EXPLORE THE CULTURE! MAKE NEW FRIENDS! GIVE BACK! “Si los ciudadanos practicasen entre sí la amistad, no tendrían necesidad de la justicia.” - Aristoteles ULP Vision: United Latino Professionals(ULP) will be the leading social networking group in the nation, with chapters in all major urban areas. Our activities will continue to unite people and celebrate Latino culture. ULP Mission: …

Interested in making new friends and making a difference? Join the YoPro NoVA Group and help fight homelessness in Northern Virginia. We offer many volunteer and social opportunities for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 35. Visit our website for more information about YoPro NoVA.

Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to go shopping and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Don't shop!!! SWAP! At our "Swap Til' You Drop' Clothing Swap Events you can meet with locals to swap the cool clothes you no longer want or need. Our events cost just $5.00 for entry - Just bring all of the clothing, shoes and accessories you have! You can shop/swap for all the items that you want! No limit;) Are you a Recessionista Fashionista? Let's not allow our economy to get us d …

The DC Health 2.0 STAT meetup is a venue for Health 2.0 practitioners in the greater DC metro area to meet, share with and learn from colleagues dealing with similar challenges and issues. Our ultimate and driving mission is to contribute to the healthcare system innovative ways to use technology - with a focus on the patient or constituent. Technologies and topics we will cover include, but are not limited to: * Web 2.0 and 3.0 * Social media platform technology (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, et …

This group is a place for the AmeriCorps VISTA Community to come together IRL (in real life) to engage in conversation, share best practices, share stories of service, ask questions, work together and help each other find answers. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to help alleviate poverty. Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965, VISTA has been working to address poverty in America for more than 40 years. AmeriCorps VISTA is the national service …

This is a group for anyone interested in environmental education entrepreneurship. Whether you consult on environmental education outreach, curriculum or policy, own an eco-tourism business, or are just getting started and would like to learn from others about how to make a living as an entrepreneur in environmental education--let's meet up to share ideas and learn from one another's experiences -- and even take a hike or other outdoor activity together on occasion! We'd like to nurture a feelin …

Whenever Lions get together, problems get smaller and communities get better.   That's because we help where help is needed-in our own communities and around the world-with unmatched intergrity and energy. The Lions of Northern Virginia is a group of men and women, varying in age from the early twenties to the late eighties, who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in Northern Virginia and the world community. We conduct service projects and raise funds to help those in need. In keeping w …

This is a group for anyone disappointed in today's culture, attitudes towards one another, & music. I feel "The Thug Mentality" is taking over our schools, our communities, our way of life with it's suggestive lyrics of violence, lyrics of "Shooting and Killing one another, violence against women, the way our ladies celebrate the artist who call them disgusting names, & the disappointing way that our youth have tried to turn "The N-Word" into a "Slang Word" and do not care about the history of t …

This discussion group is for people interested in using both their heart and their head to improve the world. We will talk about everything from formal ethics to practical issues of effectiveness and quantification. Meet like-minded people who want to improve the world rationally, and share ideas!

WELCOME to the DC Young Professionals (DCYP) Kiwanis club! The members of DCYP Kiwanis club are young professionals and recent college graduates committed to changing the world through service within our local community. Each month, DCYP hosts a variety of events that include 2-3 community service projects, a just-for-fun social activity, a happy hour meet and greet, as well as other special events throughout the year. Through this unique combination of service and social events, DCYP provides o …

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

Heart to Hand's mission is to donate hand knitted and crocheted items to organizations who service those in need. We are a volunteers. No money will be collected and items will not be sold. Information about specific organizations/charities that need these items will be given out at each meetup.  If you know of an organization who also needs donated items, please let me know.  There is a need for all kinds of items including baby blankets, chemo hats, blankets for sheltered animals. In addition, …

Networking Your Biz Events and Marketing Solutions Meetup Group was established by Networking Your Biz Events LLC. Networking Your Biz Events LLC offers cost effective opportunities for you to get promoted, connected, educated and grow through our educational business networking events, exclusive trade shows, throughout the internet including social media and on our website www.nybevents.com. As a company and through this meetup group we want to provide professional and educational forums for bu …

This group is a beta group in which American Women Veterans is gauging the interest of local women veterans in the DC/NOVA area to come together for events and activities. It is open to all veterans and supporters. The AWV VISION American Women Veterans Foundation believes that women have always been the catalyst for change within our homes, our communities and the world.  We envision a society in which the legacy of America’s servicewomen, veterans and their families is celebrated and carried …

The Career Network Ministry (CNM) is one of the outreach teams of McLean Bible Church in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to provide caring support to individuals during career transitions. We desire to encourage, equip and empower you to become all that God wants you to be. The Career Network Ministry provides ministry and support to anyone in a work life transition. Discover your God-given gifts and find a career that is right for you. We offer moral and prayer support in a safe environment, enc …

Our group is created for: Career discoverers exploring their career calling Aspiring professionals launching new careers (obviously, when those careers have already been identified) Professionals (a) giving back to the community, (b) leading training and other activities to gain new experience, (c) taking advantages of our robust marketing and public relationships' services, and/or (d) looking for additional income Recruiters and employers performing their professional duties Everyone willing t …

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers, GW alumni and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to dev …

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations International Outreach Writer's Workshops and Educational Programs Community Involvement Websites of DC Poetry Project Members www.feelingsinexile.org http://www.moetwithmedusa.com

Our Rotaract club is a part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. Our effort starts at the community level but knows no limits in its outreach. Rotaractors have access to the many resources of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary International provides the administrative support that helps our Rotaract club thrive, and we're also sponsored by The Rotary Club of Washington DC. Our Rotaract Club of Washington DC. was founded in Octob …

FREE networking alliance of many related Meetup Alliance groups including social entrepreneurs, consultants, community organizers and very successful marketing executives and mentors regularly attend as members of the Organizing Committee. (Please do not expect to meet only marketing people at this event. You will be meeting prospective clients, associates, community leaders and other blessings in disguise. This is for  people who want to network with everybody, not just marketing professionals. …

LOPSA DC is the DC chapter of the League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA), a local group created for system administators in the DC Metro area. LOPSA is a nonprofit corporation based out of New Jersey with members throughout the world with the mission of advancing the practice of system administration; to support, recognize, educate, and encourage its practitioners; and to serve the public through education and outreach on system administration issues. While membership in LOPSA is e …

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in min …