The mission of A Wider Circle is simple: to help one individual and one family after another rise out of poverty. A Wider Circle works in partnership with those they serve and with those seeking to help to ensure that every child and adult has the chance to succeed and the opportunity to live well. A Wider Circle is based in Silver Spring and serves the entire DC Area.  ​

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• Donate Items - professional clothing, kitchen supplies, linen, furniture.

• Donate $25 grocery gift cards - Giant or Safeway

• Create Care Packages - oral care kits and essential household items.

• Deliver supplies to families in southeast Washington DC

• Pick up Donations to Sort Remotely 

• Volunteer in Person to Sort Donated Items -  at the Silver Spring Center

• Mentoring or Coaching - via Zoom

• Host a Drive for:

  • Non-perishable Food

  • Coats and Winter Accessories - gently used, all sizes and ages.

  • Essential Items - laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, and more.

• Holidays:

  • For Thanksgiving: donate food supplies - Thanksgiving wishlist or deliver food bags 

  • December holiday - drop off new, unwrapped toys or other gifts, or check out AWC’s Amazon wish-list to ship directly to AWC. Or get matched with a family and provide their wishlist.

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General questions about volunteering: please email volunteer@awidercircle.org.   

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GT Co-Liaisons:

Leah Steinberg (leahgsteinberg@gmail.com) or (301)675-2407

Wendy Yaross (wyaross@gmail.com) or (301)351-2613

[updated November 2021] 

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