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Good Charlotte among bands to play at benefit concert for Capital Gazette families
Good Charlotte, a band founded in Waldorf, Maryland, that went on to international fame, is one of at least nine musical acts set to play at an all-day concert Saturday in Annapolis.
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DC-area alumni raise $10K for Fla. school shooting victims
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alumni in the D.C. area gathered Tuesday night at Tony and Joe’s restaurant in Georgetown to raise money for victims and families.
6 months ago -
Lyft wraps cars in ugly sweaters to benefit Martha’s Table
You can order a rolling photo booth opportunity, complete with karaoke holiday songs, and Lyft will donate the proceeds from your D.C. ride to a local charity.
8 months ago -
Local fundraiser for Mexican earthquake victims goes viral
Members of D.C.’s Mexican and Mexican American community have started a Facebook fundraiser to help the earthquake victims. With one of them actually on the ground in Mexico, donors can be sure their money is going exactly where it’s needed most.
11 months ago -
Cancer survivors, supporters hit the streets in ‘Race for the Cure’
Thousands walked, jogged and ran in this year’s Race for the Cure, a 5K which raises funds for cancer research and allows participants to show support for those impacted.
12 months ago -
Prince George’s Co. to donate backpacks, supplies to students
Prince George’s County Schools wants to give local kids new school supplies to kick off the new school year. Here’s how you can register.
1 year ago -
WTOP staffers join road rally for charity
Two people that you hear on WTOP are taking part in a multiday road rally for charity this week, and they could use your help.
1 year ago -
Sports, academics team up to help students for DC nonprofit
In the midst of March Madness, another basketball tournament took over a D.C. arena for a day with just as much competitive spirit. The goal? To raise money for a local nonprofit that focuses on youth development called Student-athletes Organized to Understand Leadership, or S.O.U.L.
1 year ago -
DC-area universities raise money to give away 20,000 books
The 20,000 book giveaway was organized by the Pi Beta Phi fraternity for women. Spokeswoman Julie Carney said they are holding five different events like this around the country.
1 year ago -
Fundraiser highlights diabetes research, management, physical activity
“Physical activity is a really great way to prevent and manage diabetes,” an official with the American Diabetes Association said, and Saturday’s event at FedEx Field is full of ways to get active and to contribute to diabetes research.
2 years ago -
Zumba fundraiser will benefit Silver Spring fire victims
Donations of $20 or more get people in the door of the Zumbathon dance party that will feature expert instructors from around the Metro D.C. region. Proceeds will help victims of the Silver Spring apartment fire.
2 years ago -
Nancy Pelosi: Apple CEO got ‘bad advice’ to host Paul Ryan fundraiser
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi ripped Apple CEO Tim Cook for hosting a fundraiser for House Speaker Paul Ryan days after Apple backed out of supporting the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
2 years ago -
‘Hero Workout’ for fallen, 2 injured Va. officers
Community and fellow officers rallied around the families of a fallen Prince William County police officer and her two injured colleagues during a fundraiser at Crossfit Woodbridge on Saturday.
2 years ago -
Diner donation drive aims to help families hit by cancer
The owner of 29 Diner in Fairfax, Virginia, cooked for 29 straight hours in an effort to raise money for families of children with cancer.
2 years ago -
Local police officers to give up shaving for good cause
WASHINGTON — Police officers in Frederick, Maryland, could be looking a little scruffy this month. It’s No-Shave November, and the Frederick police chief is waiving the department’s shaving policy. This is the first year the…
3 years ago
