SOME (So Others Might Eat)
An interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital.
The Need
There are 6,904 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in our nation’s capital. Nearly one in five DC residents lives at or below the poverty line, struggling to meet even their basic needs.
Our Mission
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and healthcare. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly, and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.
Our Values
We value an interfaith approach of service to our brothers and sisters in need and welcome the assistance of all concerned persons.
We value empowering the people we serve by respecting their human dignity and by helping them to restore hope in their lives.
We value advocacy on behalf of the poor in collaborative partnerships to address the root causes of homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
We value responsible stewardship of the resources provided by our donors, volunteers, and employees.
Fundraisers
Eden and Don’s Marriage Party Charities
Instead of a wedding registry, we would very much welcome donations that support the following charities. We chose them to balance two things we care about: doing the most good possible for people we will never meet, and taking care of the neighbors in the two cities we call home. GiveWell – GiveWell researches which charities save and improve the most lives per dollar, then directs donations to those programs, like malaria prevention and childhood nutrition, with no fees taken out. It is our pick for maximizing impact anywhere in the world. SOME (So Others Might Eat) – For more than 50 years, SOME has served Washington, DC's most vulnerable residents with hot meals, healthcare, affordable housing, and job training, helping people move from crisis to stability. PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) – PATH helps people across Los Angeles and California move from the streets into permanent homes, pairing housing with the outreach and supportive services that keep people housed for good. Thank you for celebrating with us, and for helping us start our marriage by giving back.
- Raised
- $600
- Goal
- $5,000
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