Charities

Jodie Knox with her bicycle.

Credit: D.C.'s Jodie Knox nearly lost her life in a bicycle crash, now she's planning a 2,000‑mile ride to raise awareness and money for groups that support disabled veterans. (WTOP/Alan Etter)

DC cyclist plans 2,000‑mile ride to support disabled veterans

Emily Bhatnagar sits among books for donation

‘My dream job’: How one woman’s book drive is transforming the lives of kids with cancer

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With donations down, Prince William Co. nonprofit works to meet its gift-giving goals

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This DC-area nonprofit is seeing fewer donations this holiday season. Here’s how you can help

Kimmy Duong Foundation donates $20M to George Mason University

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Want to cheer for Alex Ovechkin from a private suite at Capital One Arena? Here’s your chance

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Cupid’s Undie Run — ‘a great time for an even greater cause’ — takes over The Wharf

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Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen in LA to provide aid for wildfire victims

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Thousands line up at Toys for Tots giveaway in Prince George’s Co.

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Green wreaths on white headstones as far as the eye can see at Arlington National Cemetery

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Wreaths Across America visits Black cemetery in Frederick Co. for 1st time

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‘It crosses all boundaries’: Prince William Co. church’s weekly food giveaway continues, no questions asked

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DC Central Kitchen takes on hefty goal of providing 69,000 Thanksgiving meals

Toys for Tots

‘Prayers have been answered’: Toys for Tots gifted with a warehouse in Montgomery County

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Toys for Tots may be canceled this year in Montgomery County

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Seniors get healthy deliveries from DC Central Kitchen, DoorDash

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‘Like treasure hunting’: Big warehouse in Maryland that offers DIYers cheap household goods gets hefty federal grant

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‘Now is the time’ to restore historic clock tower in Frederick

Separation anxiety: two scruffy west highland white westie terrier dogs are in packed suitcase

Pairing shelter dogs leads to less stress, faster adoption: study

Prince William County

Change the behavior of givers: Prince William Co. proposal suggests not handing money to panhandlers

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How many artists live in Fairfax? What challenges do they face? New survey seeks answers

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Goodwill of Greater Washington pulverizes glass (and recycling bags, computers and cardboard)

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Fired executive sues Alexandria-based United Way, says brass retaliated after she reported sexual harassment

CALVARY WOMENS

Uncertainty over reopening of women’s services building in Anacostia after January gas explosion

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Decluttering coach says doing this when straightening up your home is a 'recipe for clutter'

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‘We are all alone at some point’: Volunteers at Basilica of National Shrine deliver Christmas meals to those celebrating alone

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Northern Va. nonprofit looking for Christmas Day volunteers to help pack gifts for soldiers

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Fleece Navidad: Beware of fake holiday charities

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9:30 Club gives chance for fans to receive free tickets for a year

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Vending for the holidays: A unique way to give this season