9 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week

ONGOING

DC Migrant Mutual Aid Back to School Drive
As the summer draws to an end and families continue to live under Trump's "summer surge," local groups are coming together to ensure that when school starts up again, D.C. kids have what they need to learn. You can browse DC Migrant Mutual Aid's shopping list by scanning the QR code in this post, or donate funds to @DCMigrantAid via Venmo.

Serve Your City Back to School Drive
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid is collecting funds to equip D.C.'s Black and brown students with the devices they need for the new school year. Select from a tiered donation list, providing Chromebooks, stocked backpacks, and more. More information available here.

TUESDAY, JULY 28

D.C. Office of Planning Library Meetup
⏰ 4 - 5:30 p.m.
📍 Woodridge Library (1801 Hamlin St. NE)
Representatives from the D.C. Office of Planning are popping up at libraries to answer residents' questions about the RFK masterplan, the new comprehensive plan, and more. Stop by with your comments and concerns! No RSVP needed.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Slow Taxes 201: Advanced Clinic
⏰ 6 - 8 p.m.
📍 UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (4340 Connecticut Ave. NW)
Free DC and National Tax Strike are joining University of the District of Columbia's Tax Clinic for an advanced training on how to meaningfully change what you're withholding tax-wise. This session is designed to get into the nitty gritty for salaried workers, hourly workers, self-employed folks, and other specific situations. It's recommended that you already attended one of the Slow Taxes 101 sessions prior to this advanced clinic. RSVP here.

Courtwatch DC Training
⏰ 7 - 9 p.m.
📍 Virtual
This workshop — powered by Harriet's Wildest Dreams, the DC Justice Lab, and D.C. Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee — will teach you how to observe legal proceedings as part of a larger effort to hold our justice system accountable. RSVP here.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Free DC Ward 1 Meeting
⏰ 2 - 4 p.m.
📍 The Festival Center (1640 Columbia Rd. NW)
Free DC's Ward 1 team will be focusing this month on the increasing National Guard presence in the city, and how we can respond when it's our street being patrolled. The meeting will feature an interactive training on handling encounters with guard members. If you're new to Free DC, you're encouraged to attend a campaign orientation first. The next one is happening virtually on Sunday, August 9, at 2 p.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

August Workers Circle
⏰ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
📍 The Festival Center (1640 Columbia Rd. NW)
The Federal Unionists Network (FUN) DMV Hub is teaming up with the Restaurant Opportunities Center of DC, the DC Workplace Organizing Committee, and Metro DC DSA's Labor Working Group to open a space for workers to connect and strategize. The evening will open with a potluck (sign up to bring something here) before moving into a conversation and brainstorming session. RSVP here.

Pro-abortion Trivia Night w/ DCAF
⏰ 7 p.m.
📍 Electric Cool-Aid (512 Rhode Island Ave. NW)
Join D.C. Abortion Fund for a night of friendly competition in the name of reproductive justice! The trivia game will be hosted by DCAF Board Member and Pop Culture Jeopardy alum Melissa Wasser. You can purchase a ticket here through a donation to DCAF!

Free DC Ward 6 team meeting
⏰ 7 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 The Old Autozone (1207 H St. NE)
Free DC's Ward 6 team is gathering for its monthly meeting; while it's encouraged to have attended a Free DC campaign orientation beforehand, this meeting is open to all residents. A hybrid option is also available. You can RSVP here.