On March 14, at 12 p.m., the OneUmbrella Foundation will be hosting OneUmbrellaFEST at Franklin Square Park NW, Washington, D.C., an event that provides food, clothing, job and resume workshops, medical care access and fun for the homeless community.
“We have held this event on a quarterly basis since Fall 2013 and it has been a huge success in the Washington, D.C. area,” OneUmbrella’s Director of Community Outreach, Jessica Burns, said.
Last year over 10,000 meals were provided at OneUmbrellaFEST to over 1,000 homeless individuals. This year they are expecting an even larger turn out, with about 200 volunteers, Burns noted.
According to Burns, hot food and to-go sandwiches will be provided. Donated clothing will be pre-sorted and displayed for people to look through and take, and a barber will be at the event.
OneUmbrella volunteers will be available to help those who attend the event navigate online job searches and applications, edit resumes, set up email accounts and conduct mock interviews.
OneUmbrella describes this job initiative as putting participants in contact with individuals and organizations to “support them in their mission to get off the streets and rejoin the workforce,” according to the event on Facebook.
Unity Health Care will be present at the event to provide basic medical screenings and make follow-up appointments.
A live DJ will be at the event, encouraging dancing and an afternoon of fun! There will also be a local artist at OneUmbrellaFEST with a station set up for participants to enjoy.
“OneUmbrella’s overall mission this year is to help homeless people get off the streets, help them get housing, jobs and integrate them back into the community,” Burns said.
Anyone interested or in need is encouraged to attend. Volunteers can sign up at http://oneumbrellafest.splashthat.com.
