August 2020

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TNW NEWSLETTER August 2020 Welcome friend! Check out TNW's upcoming events, features, and more!  This month TNW turned 3! We couldn't have done it without YOU! Thank you for helping us serve over 2,240 neighbors in over 10 communities throughout the D.C. Metropolitan area! As we continue to serve and grow, we are so happy to have you beside us in the journey! We are closer than ever to our mobile shower launch and are excited for our new outreach partnership with the Community Crisis Services, Inc. to serve our neighbors in Prince George's County! MOBILE SHOWER UPDATES Our mobile shower program is a critical service for our homeless neighbors now, more than ever. With services for the homeless limited and restaurants and libraries closed our neighbors have even fewer opportunities to maintain good hygiene practices.  Here are ways you can stay involved while staying at home: (1) become a monthly donor, (2) invite your company/organization to become a sponsor or partner, or (3) tell a friend about TNW's Mobile Shower Program Questions? Email us at info@theneighborhoodwell.org Mobile Shower FAQs HELP US REACH THE GOAL!! Thanks to your continuous support, we have $30,500 dedicated to the launch of our Mobile Shower Program. This means we are less than $10k away from purchasing our first trailer! Thank you for your continued support on this journey to bring the first mobile showers to our homeless and unstably-housed neighbors in the DC Metropolitan Area!  DONATE Check out this video to learn more about how the program will work! TNW OUTREACH WE'RE BAAAACCCCCKKKK! We are excited to launch our new outreach initiative in partnership with Community Crisis Services, Inc (CCSI) to serve our neighbors in Prince George's County. During the pandemic, CCSI has played an integral role in the safety of our homeless neighbors by housing them and providing our neighbors with other essential needs, such as food and toiletries. TNW will be serving blessing bags to and fellowshipping with the 200+ neighbors that are sheltered by CCSI. Unfortunately, volunteers will not be able to join us this month, however, we look forward to you all serving with us soon!  Our fellowship knows no limits when it comes to reaching our neighbors. We have served those living in underpasses, parks, train stations, shelters, and motels throughout Maryland and D.C. This year, we will be focusing on Prince George's County because we have partnered with Community Crisis Services, Inc. for outreach events and will be launching our mobile shower here. If you know of an organization  or church serving our vulnerable neighbors within the County that might be in need of TNW's blessing bags, please email info@theneighborhoodwell.org with the subject line: OUTREACH. In the email please include a contact name and email, as well as, the location. We would love to expand our outreach, while maintaining the safety of our volunteers and our neighbors.  Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers for all your support! With your help we were able to serve over 2,200 neighbors in more than 10 communities within the DMV! Let's keep it going!   #yoursupportmatters AMAZON WISHLIST TNW FEATURES 2020 has been an overwhelming year. Between the #COVID19 pandemic and the current movement for racial justice, both of which are directly affecting Black and Brown people across the nation, the call to uplift and support Black led/ Black benefiting organizations is louder than ever before. Join us for #Give828, the only giving day uniquely dedicated to supporting organizations doing vital work to uplift black communities! We believe in investing in our communities, but need your help. Answer the call by giving what you can on 8/28/2020. Visit www.give828.org for more info and to #Give828 at www.give828.org. Join us in welcoming our new Board member, Pat Jackson, to the team! A woman of tremendous faith, Pat believes advocating for the homeless is important because of a simple directive found in Mathew 25:35-36. Pat is a proficient business development consultant & compassionate engagement professional with over thirty years’ experience administering programs and services for vulnerable populations. She is an expert in fund-raising, program development and implementation, as well as, outreach to the faith-based and human services communities. We are excited to have her! Join Our Team At TNW we believe everyone has been gifted with talents and interests for a purpose. Our team is comprised of diverse backgrounds, education skills, and experience. Consider developing your gifts alongside the TNW Team.  Click on "Learn More" below to see the details of each position. Learn More LITTLE REMINDERS Volunteering at outreach events is postponed until further notice (but will resume soon).  All support matters, whether you are praying for us, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about our mission- WE APPRECIATE YOU! A simple "hello" and a smile can make someone's day! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for weekly updates on the latest from TNW!  "The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" — Matthew 25:40