How We Serve DC

Serve DC is the District of Columbia Government agency dedicated to promoting service as an innovative, sustainable solution to meet community needs.

With grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Serve DC supports District communities by facilitating public, private and government partnerships, engaging residents in meaningful service opportunities, providing free trainings and resources, and helping community-based organizations strengthen their capacity to address the social challenges we face as a city and a nation.

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Did you check out last night’s Daily Show? Guest Eric Greitens, founder and CEO of The Mission Continues, totally mentioned OUR Fellow Tony DeMarino! Holy exciting, Batman!

And just in case you didn’t know how totally over-the-top amazing The Mission Continues is, they are an organization dedicated to empowering post-9/11 veterans to become leaders in their communities. They award veterans with six-month community service fellowships at local nonprofits where they tackle pressing social needs and work to bridge the gap between military and civilian life for themselves and the community at large. Looooove them. Love. Them. 

Posted on Friday, May 3rd 2013

Tags service fellowship The Mission Continues veterans DC Eric Greitans jon stewart the daily show volunteer nonprofit community

Honor Veterans&#8217; Service with Your Own: Volunteer at the Washington DC VA Medical Center Located in the nation&#8217;s capital, only a short distance from the historic buildings that house today&#8217;s leaders and commemorate yesterday&#8217;s, the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center is one of the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA system. This tertiary care teaching facility provides acute general and specialized services in medicine, surgery, neurology and psychiatry, as well offering nursing home care unit treatment. The medical center also oversees a satellite Substance Abuse Clinic and three Vet Centers. The medical center&#8217;s staff of 1,700 provides care to veterans residing in the District of Columbia and portions of Virginia and Maryland. The medical center treats over 50,000 veterans and has over 500,000 outpatient visits each year. Believe us, this place does some amazing work for some of the most amazing people we&#8217;ve had the privilege of meeting, and while much of that is the result of the Medical Center&#8217;s incredible, hard-working staff, it is also thanks in part to a cadre of dedicated volunteers. The DC VA Medical Center has tons of volunteer opportunities, and would also love to hear about any special skills or expertise you may have that would benefit their patients. Learn more about their various available opportunities or fill out a volunteer application here. And even if you don&#8217;t have the time to go over there and  hang out with the residents, first of all, you are definitely missing out, but don&#8217;t worry, you can always show your support by hosting a donation drive to benefit DC VA Medical Center residents. Learn more about donating to the Center here or contact the Voluntary Services Office for more information. Trust me though, you should definitely make the effort to drop off the items in person :) 

Honor Veterans’ Service with Your Own: Volunteer at the Washington DC VA Medical Center

Located in the nation’s capital, only a short distance from the historic buildings that house today’s leaders and commemorate yesterday’s, the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center is one of the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA system. This tertiary care teaching facility provides acute general and specialized services in medicine, surgery, neurology and psychiatry, as well offering nursing home care unit treatment. The medical center also oversees a satellite Substance Abuse Clinic and three Vet Centers.

The medical center’s staff of 1,700 provides care to veterans residing in the District of Columbia and portions of Virginia and Maryland. The medical center treats over 50,000 veterans and has over 500,000 outpatient visits each year.

Believe us, this place does some amazing work for some of the most amazing people we’ve had the privilege of meeting, and while much of that is the result of the Medical Center’s incredible, hard-working staff, it is also thanks in part to a cadre of dedicated volunteers.

The DC VA Medical Center has tons of volunteer opportunities, and would also love to hear about any special skills or expertise you may have that would benefit their patients. Learn more about their various available opportunities or fill out a volunteer application here. And even if you don’t have the time to go over there and  hang out with the residents, first of all, you are definitely missing out, but don’t worry, you can always show your support by hosting a donation drive to benefit DC VA Medical Center residents. Learn more about donating to the Center here or contact the Voluntary Services Office for more information. Trust me though, you should definitely make the effort to drop off the items in person :) 

Posted on Wednesday, May 23rd 2012

Tags Memorial Day volunteer service opportunity DC Veterans military Washington DC VA Medical Center

Meet Serve DC’s Mission Continues Fellow Tony DeMarino!

In honor of Memorial Day, this we’re highlighting awesome volunteer and service opportunities and organizations that support our military servicemen and women, military families and veterans. And let me just tell you that we couldn’t be more excited to kick off our tribute, with a lil Q&A with Serve DC’s very own The Mission Continues Fellow Anthony (or much more affectionately, Tony) DeMarino!

1. What is Mission Continues and a Mission Continues Fellow?

The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization started by veterans for veterans.  They provide opportunities for veterans to continue to serve their community after the uniform.  Through this service, each Mission Continues Fellow is enabled and empowered as a community organizer and Citizen Leader.

Learn more about The Mission Continues and its fellowship program!

2. Why did you decide to become a Mission Continues Fellow?

I became a Mission Continues Fellow to continue to serve my country and make an impact that improves the lives of those around me.  By continuing to serve the community here at Serve DC, I have the opportunity to affect the lives of many people, especially veterans, and to enable their success in their transition to civilian life.

Meet other Mission Continues Fellows!

3. Why do you think it is important for all Americans to serve their country or community in some way?

It is definitely important for all Americans to serve their country in one form or another, even though it doesn’t have to be military service, to truly understand the breadth and depth of our country. Only through firsthand experience can we gain the knowledge and understanding required to create successful, diverse communities.  Whether it’s culture, religion, or politics, reaching across the aisle through actions is the foundation for fostering the relationships that make us better and stronger and individuals, as communities and, ultimately, as a nation.

4. Why are you so committed to service?

I am committed to service because I want to continue to make a difference through my life’s work.  For all of my friends that I have served with who have made the ultimate sacrifice, my life, and how I choose to spend my time is their legacy.  They have given so much for me and my community, the least I can do is continue to serve to ensure their immeasurable legacy continues.

Posted on Tuesday, May 22nd 2012

Tags service volunteer military Memorial Day DC veterans honor sacrifice

Honor the service of our nation&#8217;s veterans with your own: check out or Veterans Day-edition Volunteer Bulletin for tons of awesome service opportunities with organizations like The Mission Continues, Blue Star Families, Wounded Warrior Project, Soldier Ride, Washington, DC VA Medical Center, National Mall &amp; Memorial Parks and more!

Honor the service of our nation’s veterans with your own: check out or Veterans Day-edition Volunteer Bulletin for tons of awesome service opportunities with organizations like The Mission Continues, Blue Star Families, Wounded Warrior Project, Soldier Ride, Washington, DC VA Medical Center, National Mall & Memorial Parks and more!

Posted on Wednesday, November 9th 2011

Tags Veterans Day veterans military service volunteer The Mission Continues Blue Star Families Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Veterans Affairs VA DC VA Medical Center National Mall Memorial National Parks Service support