Washington, DC
Serve and learn in Washington D.C. with Amizade
The United States of America is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet on any given night, some 500,000 individuals experience homelessness. During this program, participants explore the history, causes and consequences of homelessness, food insecurity, and “forced displacement” (gentrification) in the U.S. through dynamic service-learning at a wide variety of community and non-profit organizations. Through discussions, interactions with speakers and workshops, participants compare the strengths and limitations of emergency food and housing programs, federal food and nutrition assistance and community-based approaches to organizing for change.
OPPORTUNITIES
Program focus on hunger and homelessness
SHORT TERM & CUSTOMIZED
WASHINGTON D.C. TEAM
Melissa Nix
Site Liaison
KEY THEMES
The main themes associated with our programs in Washington D.C. are:
• Hunger and homelessness
HEALTH & SAFETY
As you or your loved one prepares to serve with Amizade in Washington, DC, you can rest comfortably with the knowledge that Amizade has an exceptionally strong safety record and ability to respond to any emerging challenges.
RESOURCES
The Basics
Review the Amizade Washington DC Site Handbook.
Readings
State of Homelessness: 2021 Edition
What’s behind rising homelessness in America?
How America Counts Its Homeless And Why So Many Are Overlooked
District of Columbia Interagency Council on Homelessness: Strategic Plan 2021-2025
D.C. is making progress on homelessness, but there’s more to do
D.C. Homeless Communities are being torn apart. The Council must stop “No Camping Zones.”
News Source – Washington Post: DC, MD & VA news
Time to Retire the Word ‘Homeless’ and Opt for ‘Houseless’ or ‘Unhoused’ Instead?
Media
Hard Times Generation, CBS 60 Minutes. (Segment on families living in budget motels.)
Hard Times Generation, CBS 60 Minutes. (Segment on families living in their vehicles.)
LATEST STORIES
From Ireland to the U.S.A.
As I waited in JFK airport for my group to arrive after their long journey from Belfast to New York City, I wondered how I would recognize them as they sauntered through the doorway. Then the light bulb went off, and I realized from this point forward I would know these guys from their strong Northern Irish accents and their gregarious conversations.
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A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Washington, DC
Washington D.C., as we all know, is the capital city of the United States of America, a country that stands for freedom and possibilities, where anything imaginable is doable, a city that, for many, represents the American Dream. Here, Amizade volunteers serve and learn with the homeless and hungry, gaining a new perspective on the Nation’s Capitol.
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ASK A STAFF
Get in touch with our site liaison to inquiry about more opportunities in Washington D.C.
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