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Community Services for Adelphi, Maryland

by Cynthia A. Lockley

a woman for all seasons

Calendar of events

The following are links to regional events and activities available in and around our area. Additional items are found in local magazines and bulletins. See the current issues of Maryland magazine, the Washingtonian Magazine, and the MNCPPC listing of special events (available from the library) for additional items of interest.

Events • Volunteer opportunities

Events

Area art, dance, music, and theater events in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
ArtSphere Cultural Alliance and TicketPlace
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland
Concert schedules at the University of Maryland
Calendar of Events Maryland Office of Tourism Development search page
Maryland State Arts Council
Folk Concert schedules in Maryland
University of Maryland College Park Arts & Learning Center classes and events
University of Maryland College Park campus activities and organizations

Volunteer opportunities

The following items are opportunities to volunteer your time, resources, or services to help your neighbors and your community. For information about more volunteer opportunities in Prince Georges County, call the Prince Georges' Voluntary Action Center at 301-699-2800. For additional community services organizations, see the following:

American Red Cross Recruits Volunteers
The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to serve local needs.
Arlington County Volunteer Office
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation has several opportunities for volunteers to participate in health fairs, special events, speaking engagements, and office assistants in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Call Sharon Shaw at the Metro Chapter Office at 202-537-6800 ext. 3023 for more information.
DCist D.C. Volunteer Opps
Greater DC Cares
Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. (LVA)
The Reading Connection
Washingtonian Online Volunteer Organizations—Washington-area programs and organizations where adults and children can volunteer.
Where to give things away —Cars, computers, toys, and clothing are a few of the things charities can use all year long.
Prince George's County Stream Teams Citizen Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program
Join Stream Teams, adopt a stream in Prince George's County, and make a difference! Call 301-883-5822 for more information.
- How to become a member of a Stream Team
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) — the QEM Network is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to improving the education of African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Mexican Americans, and Puerto Ricans.
Student Stream Teams a National Parks Lab partnership between the Potomac area national parks and schools
Join Stream Teams, adopt a stream in Prince George's County, and make a difference! Call 301-883-5822.
Volunteering Links for Washington, DC
Volunteer CityMatch
WETA fund raising
Contact WETA for volunteer information in the following areas:
- General: 703-998-2697
- WETA-FM FM91 Marathons: 703-998-3407
- TV26 Pledge Drives: 703-998-3407
- Station Tours: 703-998-2696

Donations needed

Many organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area accept donations for a wide variety of items. Some of these are

Arlington County's list of donation-accepting organizations
The Arlington County Volunteer Office lists the following categories: Appliances, Bicycles, Books, Cars, Cellular Phones, Clothing, Computers, Food, Furniture/Office Equipment, Medical Supplies, Miscellaneous, and Toys.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is looking for office equipment such as laptop computer, PowerPoint® projector, camera, office chairs and bookshelves, scanner, desk (L-shaped), desktop printer, portable tabletop display, large-screen computer monitors, ergonomically designed computer accessories such as keyboard cradles, etc. Contact the Metro Chapter Office at 202-537-6800.
Computer Reclamation
Computer Reclamation recycles computers that are donated by individuals, businesses, government, and other organizations. It refurbishes and provides these upgraded computers to schools, community organizations, non-profits and low income families for a processing fee and the cost of parts.
Disability Resources Regional Resources Directory, District of Columbia
Washington Area Wheelchair Society
The Washington Area Wheelchair Society (912 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD; Phone: 301-495-0277) accepts durable medical equipment in good shape, such as wheel chairs, hospital beds, stair glides (electric stair elevators), scooters, and other equipment. Even though delivery is requested, it is possible to drop the donation off at a designated location.
Local Red Cross — If you are a Medical professional and willing to help please contact your local American Red Cross office.
Salvation Army donations online and other areas of help.

Contact information for blood donation

The American Red Cross is encouraging people nationwide to donate blood, and to keep blood donation appointments if they already have them. "We will need to replenish our supply in the coming weeks," says Red Cross spokeswoman Dawn Marks. "No matter where you are in the country, you can help by donating." The toll-free number to call is 1-800-GIVE LIFE.

Disaster Assistance

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster — cooperation, communication, coordination, collaboration in disaster response.
Federal Emergency Management Agency — Emergency resources. FEMA does not accept donations, but works closely with volunteer agencies that provide a wide variety of services after emergencies, including childcare, crisis counseling, sheltering and food.