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December 11, 2017

It’s GMC’s 12 Days of Giving: Day 1!

Georgetown Ministry Center is excited to announce our 12 Days of Giving Campaign, kicking off today!

This year, we’ve partnered with 11 generous local businesses who have joined forces with us to help end homelessness! These amazing establishments have made in-kind donations to be given away one-by-one during each day of our 12-day online fundraising campaign which will run December 11 – December 22.

The way it works is simple: Each participating establishment has been assigned a day. Donate to GMC on that day, and/or share that day’s campaign link on your Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts (don’t forget to tag GMC so we see it!), and you could win that day’s giveaway! Keep an eye on your inbox (sign up for our newsletter from the homepage of our website if you haven’t already!) and check GMC’s social media pages throughout the life of the campaign to receive details about each day’s prize giveaway.

Day 1’s community supporter is The Kennedy Center!

We’ll be giving away a collection of Kennedy Center performance posters, a 50th Anniversary Washington National Opera coffee table book and an official program book from the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors! (valued at $150)

We hope you’ll join us and our amazing community supporters to achieve our end of year fundraising goal to support GMC’s center operations during the 12 Days of Giving. Donate today!

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December 8, 2017

This Year at GMC, Give & You Might Receive!

Georgetown Ministry Center is excited to announce our 12 Days of Giving Campaign!

This year, we’ve partnered with 11 generous local businesses who have joined forces with us to help end homelessness! These amazing establishments have donated prizes to be given away one-by-one during each day of our 12-day online fundraising campaign which will run December 11 – December 22.

The way it works is simple: Each participating establishment has been assigned a day. Donate to GMC on that day, and/or share that day’s campaign link on your Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts (don’t forget to tag GMC so we see it!), and you could win a prize! Keep an eye on your inbox and check GMC’s social media pages throughout the life of the campaign to receive details about each day’s prize give-away.

We hope you’ll join us and our amazing community supporters to achieve our end of year fundraising goal to support GMC’s center operations. It’s the Season of Giving and we are grateful to our community of supporters who have given so generously to this campaign — see their prize donations below and then get ready for Day 1 of the campaign, kicking off on Monday, December 11!

1st Day of Giving, December 11: Prize donated by The Kennedy Center – An assorted collection of Kennedy Center performance posters, a 50th Anniversary Washington National Opera coffee table book and an official program book from the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors (valued at $150)

2nd Day of Giving, December 12: Prize donated by  Georgetown Salon and Spa – A set of 2 haircuts and blow-dries at the upscale Georgetown salon by renowned stylist, Onder Yavuz (valued at $240)

3rd Day of Giving, December 13: Prize donated by Farmers Fishers Bakers – Gift certificates for Lunch and Dinner at this farmer-owned sustainable restaurant in Georgetown that serves made-from-scratch food & delicious hand-crafted drinks (Lunch certificate valued at $75; Dinner certificate valued at $100)

4th Day of Giving, December 14: Prize donated by The Graham Hotel – An overnight stay at the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Georgetown(valued at $469; all taxes and gratuities are included)

5th Day of Giving, December 15: Prize donated by Newseum – 2 Tickets for admission to the dynamic, engaging and interactive museum of news that allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today through the eyes of the media while celebrating the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment (valued at $70)

6th Day of Giving, December 16: Prize donated by Chez Billy Sud – A gift certificate for Lunch or Dinner at this neighborhood French restaurant situated in the heart of Georgetown, offering a delectable menu, handcrafted cocktails and a French-focused wine list in an inviting atmosphere, steeped in history and conviviality (valued at $100)

7th Day of Giving, December 17: Prize donated by Rosewood Hotel – A gift certificate for a 1-night stay at the refined Georgetown boutique hotel, breakfast included (valued at $545; taxes and service charges may apply)

8th Day of Giving, December 18: Prize donated by Paper Source Georgetown– A Creative Card-Making Party hosted for a group of 4 to 6 at the premier paper store for unique gifts, cards, gift wrap, wedding invitations, stationery, and crafts (valued at $120 plus 10% off shopping opportunity)

9th Day of Giving, December 19: Prize donated by Vineyard Vines – A signature whale tie from the preppy brand for the whole family, inspired by Martha’s Vineyard, that believes “Every day should feel this good” (valued at $85)

10th Day of Giving, December 20: Prize donated by Kendra Scott Georgetown – A beautiful matching earring and necklace set from the jeweler’s new Georgetown store, perfect for yourself or the special lady in your life! (Aiden necklace valued at $85, Addie gold drop earrings valued at $60)

11th Day of Giving, December 21: Prize donated by Cafe Milano – A gift certificate to the trendy, upscale Italian restaurant, reminiscent of a stylish Milan boutique and renowned for being a power center for diplomats, politicians, journalists, broadcasters, lobbyists, entertainers (valued at $200)

12th Day of Giving, December 22: Prize donated by Rosewood Hotel – A gift certificate to the luxury hotel’s Rooftop Bar and Lounge, valid for use through the 2018 Rooftop Season (valued at $100)

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September 5, 2017

This year, Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) marks 30 years of service to people experiencing homelessness in our community. In anticipation of its upcoming annual benefit, the Spirit of Georgetown, GMC invites you to a special Q&A conversation with author, journalist and host of the 2017 Spirit of Georgetown, Sally Quinn, and Leon Weiseltier, of Brookings Institute, writer, critic, philosopher and magazine editor.  They sit down to discuss her new book, Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir, touching upon the topics of spirituality and the ways our various faiths unite us all and shape our views on how to care for people who are less fortunate, as is GMC’s mission.

The event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP on our Eventbrite page.

Tickets to the 2017 Spirit of Georgetown will be available for sale at the event. Copies of Sally’s book will be for sale and she will be available for book-signing after the Q&A.

About Leon Wieseltier: An American writer, critic, amateur philosopher and magazine editor, Wieseltier served as the literary editor of The New Republic from 1983 to 2014. He is currently the Isaiah Berlin Senior Fellow in Culture and Policy at the Brookings Institution and a contributing editor and critic at The Atlantic.

About Sally Quinn: A quintessential Washingtonian, Quinn is an author, television reporter, and journalist who has worked and socialized with the city’s movers and shakers for several decades. For Quinn, the thread tying together the varied facets of her life is spirituality. The creator and moderator of The Washington Post’s religious blog OnFaith.com, the most visited religious site on the web, Quinn focuses on the values and rituals that have given her life meaning.

About Spirit of Georgetown: The Spirit of Georgetown is Georgetown Ministry Center’s highly-anticipated annual benefit. Held every fall in a historic Georgetown home, GMC honors someone who has helped make its work to find solutions to homelessness possible. This year’s Spirit will be hosted by author, journalist and long-time Washingtonian, Sally Quinn, and will honor Mayor Muriel Bowser for her leadership on issues of homelessness.

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August 29, 2017

The 2017 Taste of Georgetown is fast-approaching on September 24th and Georgetown Ministry Center is seeking volunteers to help during the event!

GMC is the beneficiary of this long-running epicurean event that brings together the best of Georgetown’s culinary scene in one taste bud-tantalizing, fun-filled afternoon. We are seeking volunteers to help during the following shifts:

1/2 Day Shift: 10am-1pm

1/2 Day Shift: 1-5pm

Full Day Shift: 10am-5pm

Volunteers will receive 2 Tasting Tickets in return for volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering, please email carolyn@gmcgt.org to receive more info & sign up!

Categories: Activities, Events, Help, Needs

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June 3, 2016

All of us at GMC want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our DoMore24 MixxedFit event, donated to support our work, or told your friends and coworkers about GMC! You all made DoMore24 a success. We couldn’t do any of our work to end homelessness one person at a time without you, so thank you!

Check out a few pictures from the day. A special thank you to the Georgetown BID for providing the sound system, Grace Episcopal Church for letting us use the churchyard, and to Sabrina Burrell, Samuel Washington, and Tiffancy Barnes, our instructors for the afternoon. Get excited for another DoMore24 next year! You can mark your calendars for June 2, 2017.

Thanks to all who came out to our MixxedFit class!
Thanks to all who came out to our MixxedFit class!
Our MixxedFit instructors
Our energetic MixxedFit instructors
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Dancing for DoMore24

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