Tag Archives: charity

Honoring Veterans   Miles Worcester has been involved in Wreaths Across America (WAA) since he was born. His grandfather, Morrill Worcester, founded the organization, which conducts wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, veterans’ cemeteries and other locations across the country. The 13-year-old has grown up in the organization, traveling frequently …

  Helping Endangered Gorillas   When Addy Barrett was in first grade, she learned from a book that less than 1,000 gorillas exist in the world. Addy took it upon herself to do something about it. Ever since, the 13-year-old from Germantown, Maryland, has been raising awareness for endangered gorillas, …

  Volunteering as a family is an extraordinary way to give back to your community while spending quality time together. Many people in our communities are in need of support, and the Washington, D.C. metro region hosts many organizations that provide assistance with everything from food and baby diapers to …

School is almost back in session. That means that your kids may need new clothes, backpacks and, of course, school supplies — all the fresh paper, folders and pens they can get their hands on. But not every family is fortunate enough to be able to buy all the school …