Looking to make a difference this week?
From basketball for children with disabilities to a celebration of women refugees, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Washington this week. Read on for a rundown.
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International Women's Day 2019
First, join the movement to provide open-source maps for humanitarian aid and relief services. At this free "mapathon," speakers from USAID and George Washington University will provide background on the project as well as training for new mappers. Then, with your laptop in front of you, you'll start mapping.
When: Wednesday, March 6, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: OpenGovHub, 1110 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 500
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
2019 DFKDC Basketball with the Capital City Go-Gos
Next, whether as a volunteer or as a participant, come out for Dreams for Kids DC's basketball clinic for children with physical and mental disabilities. The free event aims to boost confidence among kids who are sometimes left out of activities with their able-bodied peers. Youngsters ages 4-24 are invited to participate, while volunteers must be 15 or older.
When: Thursday, March 7, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Entertainment & Sports Arena, 1100 Oak Drive SE
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Congressional Suit Challenge and Power Breakfast with Dress for Success Washington, D.C.
Come Friday there's a breakfast fundraiser for Dress for Success D.C., an organization that helps women achieve economic independence by providing a network of support and the professional attire needed to thrive in the workplace. Members of Congress, leaders from the United Nations and corporate executives will be among those on a panel to discuss these issues. Feel free to bring lightly used professional attire to donate to the cause.
When: Friday, March 8, 8-10 a.m.
Where: Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Ave. NW
Price: $150
Click here for more details, and to register
A Celebration of Women Refugee Entrepreneurs with One Journey
Later on Friday, One Journey, a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating refugees, is behind this fundraiser at the historic Josephine Butler Parks Center in Meridian Hill. Women refugee chefs will create the hors d’oeuvres, and there'll be DJs, dancing and an open bar.
When: Friday, March 8, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW
Price: $125
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
GIST Laugh
Finally, proceeds from this night of stand-up comedy will go to fight a rare gastrointestinal disease called GIST. Local comics will compete for your votes, 20 of which come with your purchased ticket. Of course, you can throw the whole completion your way — and help the effort against GIST along the way — by purchasing additional tickets.
When: Friday, March 8, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Town Tavern DC, 2323 18th St. NW
Price: $25
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
