DC Shares

I came to DC Shares thinking maybe I could help others, like Elizabeth Gilbert did in Eat, Pray, Love, after her breakup. (And like Gilbert, I was sick of wallowing in self-pity after my split with the bf). A year later, I can honestly say DC Shares has done more for me than I ever could for them. Watching Jen & DeVon truly do something great—provide free medical equipment to those in need—really restored my faith in people. In a city that holds so much power—yet at the same time, a huge gap between rich and poor—acting locally is more crucial than ever. And there’s nothing like seeing people come in for equipment, with their positive outlook amid genuine hardships, that really put my priorities in perspective. If you've volunteered before, you might be familiar with the feeling of being expendable, maybe because the organization is large with enough help already. At DC Shares, you get the feeling that you’re actually making a difference (because they really do need the help)!

Its a great organization. Jenn and DeVon are doing a great thing for disadvantaged people in DC by refurbishing wheelchairs, canes, beds, and walkers. Its a great thing to be a part of.