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1000 Thanks to the volunteers and donors who made tonight's dinner possible for the Women of Reach Up.

Whiting fish
Collard greens
Yellow rice
Potato salad
Homemade peach cobbler
Assorted drinks

Blessings! If your schedule is free, please plan to attend the free Health & Wellness Day on Saturday, August 10th from 10 AM - 3 PM in Upper Marlboro, MD. There will be low-intensity exercise throughout the day along with fun Health professionals & Vendors. To my fitness Comrades if you are all free, I will be honored if you can help me get the community & Health based healthier in spirit, mind & body. Hope to see you there

Have a talent for cooking? A passion for serving others? Consider signing up to Cook for those in Need! We serve various shelters and outdoor, unhoused neighbors around the city who are in need of lunches and home cooked meals! Show us your skills, gain some community service hours or make it a family affair!

We still have dates remaining throughout 2024. Message us or email us at [email protected] to sign up or to donate.

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. | New Living Translation (NLT) | Download The Bible App Now Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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SHARE AND ENCOURAGE TEENS TO SIGN UP

New: D.C.'s first drug-free zones after the passage of Secure DC will go into effect tomorrow at 8 a.m. They'll be centered around:
-The Gallery Place Metro station
-The Woodland Terrace public housing complex in Ward 8
-The intersection of Minnesota Ave/Benning Road in Ward 7

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS

Purple Stars Foundation DC has signed up for the following shift for the Rock n Roll Marathon on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 11am to 330pm. Volunteers are needed and there are other shifts to choose from throughout the weekend.

Community Service hours will be given (if needed) , volunteer shirt, bag, water, snack and other free goodies will also be provided. Reach out to us ASAP if you or anyone you know is interested and available.

Congratulations to on receiving the Annual Foundation Award. We also want to spotlight one of their outstanding employees, Benny. (Far right) Benny is dedicated, dependable, loved by many partner agencies, he is a Food Rescuer and a supporter of Purple Stars Foundation DC. When you see him, show him some love.

Thanks, Benny for all you do 💜

Thank you so so much for all support, referrals, recommendations, reviews, donations, etc...

WE APPRECIATE EVERY SINGLE GESTURE OF SUPPORT 💜

A hypothermia alert has been issued for 7:00PM, Thursday, February 15, 2024, per the District of Columbia's Winter Plan. The Nat...

Just a moment...

MEATLESS MONDAY with Cooking Class with Aliza

Black Bean burger
Chicken salad (sub w/Chickpeas)
West African sweet potato stew
Egg Roll in a Bowl (sub turkey for tofu)

Everything was delicious and packed full of protein!

Everyone please take a moment to wish our very own Logistics Coordinator, Mr. Harris, a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🙏🏽🎂🎉🎈

Mr. Harris is our Hired Driver, Outstanding role model for our young team members, and so much more. We are forever grateful to him, his unmatched smile and humor, and all he does for Purple Stars Foundation DC 💜 ✨️

Door to Door Daland Transportation Service? 🚌 -
Visit us ://bit.ly/da-land-travel

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Community members who purchased groceries from the CAFB Curbside Groceries truck yesterday and mentioned thepurplestarsfoundation! All Produce is Buy One, Get One free and they walked away with a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card

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FREE FOOD AND CLOTHES EVERY FRIDAY!!!

Allen A.M.E. Chapel Food Pantry (across from Church parking lot on Ainger Place, SE) 9am to 12pm

Meats, fresh fruits and veggies, cereal and other items.

I have a HUGE but SMALL favor to ask 🙏

Go to my business page, thepurplestarsfoundation go to the 3 little dots…(on the side of page)

- Hit “Invite Friends”
- Select "Invite All"
- Done
You’ve SUCCESSFULLY supported my business for $0.00 and less than 1 minute of your time.

📣 Thank you for supporting small businesses and Non-profit organizations.

Thanks in advance yall! I would do and have actually done the same for some of yall and will continue to do so! Got to support each other 💪💕

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Warning for DC until 10am tomorrow, 1/16. Moderate to heavy snow fall is expected this evening with total snow accumulations reaching 4-6 inches.
– If possible, please stay off the roads to make room for DC Snow Team crews to work. If you must drive, do so carefully!
– If you must go outside, wear several layers of clothing + hats and gloves to prevent hypothermia or frostbite
Visit ready.dc.gov/winterwx for winter weather safety tips.

Extreme Cold and Snowstorms | readydc Winter storms may include high wind, freezing rain, heavy snowfall, and extreme cold. Severe winter storms can cause blocked roads, power outages, transportation accidents, and death. The National Weather Service provides important safety information and critical weather forecast information. It is....

Dinner was served to the Women of Reach Up.

Thank you to the generous volunteers who donated and prepared food and those who donated monetarily to make sure it was plentiful.

-Bourbon and brown sugar spiced, honey ham with pineapple slices
- Chicken
- Potato Salad
-Green Beens
- Assorted beverages
- Homemade Blueberry Cobbler

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way". ~MLK

Happy MLK Day!

Thrive DC began in 1979 as a program for homeless women. Supporting women experiencing homelessness is an essential part of who we were and who we will be.

We are very happy to announce the launch of our revised women’s program!