We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers 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 develop more …

… Our diverse events include: Bible studies, prayer times, dinners, parties, community service activities, picnics, visits to museums, inspiring teaching seminars, conferences, themed parties, sporting/recreational events and many other activities. We aim to be a caring and compassionate group where people will be respectful of each other despite different backgrounds, interests, values, and beliefs. Come join us, and broaden your social and spiritual horizons as we seek to be the bridge to bring …

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 …

… ) * Social gadgets/widgets * Health Informatics * Mobile Health technologies * Communications & Outreach The meetups are held in the early evening, so we can accommodate as many people as possible. We do always try and have some light refreshments and beverages thanks to our sponsors: Aquilent, Palladian Partners, and MicroStrategy.

DAT Lagniappe was founded in 2011 by a group of friends from the great state of Louisiana that reside in the Washington DC metropolitan. Collectively they bring together the core values of their southern upbringing which emphasizes - Neighborly love. They began their efforts by providing Thanksgiving dinner for a family in need, and have sights on expanded charity projects for 2012. The term “Lagniappe” means to give a little extra, and it breeds goodwill and friendship. Rooted in this value sys …

It's a NEW Day 2012 Rejuvenate & Reinvent a NEW YOU ! Celebrating Divine Restoration and New w Beginnings ! Sisters4Sisters, Inc. founded in 1999 is a 501(c)3 which is dedicated towards the Life Empowerment of Women and Girls in Mind, Body and Spirit through Enlightening Workshops on Personal & Professional Development and Engaging Community Outreach in the areas of Domestic Violence, Women and HIV-AIDS, Homelessness, and Mentoring Young Girls. This Meet-Up Group was designed to re-create a comm …

You may have heard that we are planning our 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival for April 28-29th, 2012! We plan to expand our festival activities to include a Book Fair, Career Pavilion, and even more great exhibits and performers! We are starting work on our school outreach activities such as the Kavli Video competition and songwriting competition now! If you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Outreach Team for the 2nd Festival, then please check out our Volunteer Information Ses …

We are a group of 20's and 30's affiliated with the Frontline Prince William campus of McLean Bible Church whose mission is to share the love of Christ by serving our community through words and actions. At the Gainesville Regional Community, we're all about doing life together through God's word, fun, food, praise, outreach, prayer, community involvement & encouragement. We are a Christian group but everyone is welcome.

Young Ethiopian Professionals ( YEP) is a community of diverse professionals who are striving for growth, excellence and success in their professional and social lives. The Purpose of YEP is to create, facilitate, and promote social and business networking platform among the Ethiopian professional community. The YEP community uses this platform to: Engage members discuss, exchange/disseminate useful information, share ideas and build strong professional networks. Utilize social media to expand …

This group is about moving forward in fellowship and helping all the small businesses of the washington, dc, md, and va, areas and all others who would like to be involved for a great cause of helping others. The purpose of this group is for all the small businesses, others, and the christian community, througout the community in this group to come together and  be apart of the community outreach ministry to help contribute and give something to the community. www.revramonanhawkinsoutreachminist …

We are a social action group based in the Herndon/Sterling/Reston area. We take part in traditional volunteering, but also work on our own projects based on particular needs we see and things our members feel strongly about. Working together we are able to change our individual good intentions into real action. And we're always looking for more people who want do the same. Please share your thoughts on our message board discussion. For members interested in and familiar with Kiva.org, …

Destined to WIN in 2010 ! Celebrating Victorious Favor & Supernatural New Beginnings It's our Time to WIN ! Women Connected for Change is the daughter of the mother organization Sisters4Sisters, Inc.which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1999 which is dedicated to the empowerment of Women and Girls in Mind, Body and Spirit through enlightening workshops on financial literacy, personal and professional development as well as community outreach in the areas of Homelessness, Domestic …

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 …

  "Reaching out to our local immigrant community has changed my heart forever, and I’m discovering true faith and spirituality." ~Beth~ I started this group to build awareness of the charity I volunteer with locally: Casa Chirilagua. Chirilagua is the locals' name for Arlandria, a local Alexandria Latino neighborhood, primarily Salvadorian, located just north of Del Ray. We're going to have a lot of fun in this group with wine tastings, dinners out, happy hours, and neighborhood walks. We'll se …

Alley Cat Allies has targeted the Washington, DC metro area to raise awareness, educate the community, and increase networking among active individuals in the area. Through workshops, outreach, and organizing you will learn about outdoor cats, feral cat colony care, Trap-Neuter-Return, and the importance of accessible, affordable, neuter services. Feral Cats are outdoor cats that are unsocialized to humans and therefore unadoptable as pets. They have many individuals that love and care for t …

This group is for atheists who are secure in their atheism otherwise refer to the other local groups such as Beltway Atheists and Atheist Outreach. Being secure, we can focus on having fun. The purpose of this group is to give atheists a sense of community. Knowing that forming a community based on what one doesn't believe is a futile endeavor, hopefully, we can come together as a fun loving group. Since I'm not interested in debates, let me give you my basis of awareness and be done with it. I …