Social Action Day
Join us for a day of Social Action in Washington, DC and beyond! On Saturday, January 21, 2023 the Stone Ridge community will unite for our Centennial Social Action Day.
Volunteers must adhere to the vaccination, masking and dress code requirements of each service site.
DC Metro Area Sites
Join us at the following sites. Please sign up to learn more.
Capital Area Food Bank
4900 Puerto Rico Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20017
Volunteers are the Capital Area Food Bank's most important resources! Join us to sort and pack food and make a positive difference in someone's life.
- Sign Up Here
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 12 years old +
We Are Family
1525 Newton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
After picking up groceries from We Are Family, volunteers will deliver grocieries to seniors living in the North Capitol and Shaw neighborhoods in DC.
- Sign Up Here
- 10:00 am- 11:30 am staggered arrival time for grocery pick-up
- 5 years old +
Interfaith Works
751 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20851
Volunteers will assist the clothing center staff with sorting donations and stocking the shopping areas with donated goods. If needed, volunteers may be asked to help with the food pantry.
- Sign Up Here
- 12:00pm–2:00 pm
- 14 years old +
A Wider Circle
9159 Brookville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Each day a person volunteers at A Wider Circle translates into more families having the opportunity to create stability and independence. Volunteers will sort and pack donated items for families.
- Sign Up Here
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- All Ages
Greater DC Diaper Bank
8860 Monard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
This site is for Alums Only.
Join us for a morning at the Greater DC Diaper Bank warehouse! Volunteers will help sort and pack diapers, work on inventory, and organize formula and baby food donations. Volunteering is family friendly and all are welcome. Even little hands can help or just play in the play area.
Founded by Corinne Cannon '96, the Greater DC Diaper Bank works to provide a reliable supply of diapers to babies, toddlers, and their families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Sign Up Here
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- All ages
Social Action in My City
Join Stone Ridge Social Action Day by volunteering in your own city! Please tell us about your volunteer activity.
New York, NY
Bowery Mission
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
Alumnae Coordinator: Elizabeth Emerson '92
Help the Bowery Mission chefs serve breakfast to guests at our Bowery location. Tasks may also include limited meal prep, clearing tables, and washing dishes.
- Sign Up Here
- 7:15 am–9:30 am
- 18 years old +
Chicago, IL
Nourishing Hope—Food Packing
5151 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Alumnae Coordinator: Amy Mehlbaum '93
Volunteers at Nourishing Hope will pack bags with food and load cars with deliveries. Volunteers will need to be able to lift and move boxes throughout the shift.
- Sign Up Here
- 8:45 am–11:00 am
- 9 years old +
San Francisco, CA
St. Anthony—Clothing Program
121 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
Alumnae Coordinator: Eileen Emerson Boles '90
St. Anthony's Free Clothing Program goal is to distribute high quality clothing to low-income families and individuals, including those who are experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will sort, fold, and hang donations as well as assisting as personal shoppers for guests. Volunteers may also create emergency clothing and hygiene item kits. Volunteers are welcome to bring clothing they wish to donate.
- Sign Up Here
- 9:30 am-12:00 pm
- 14 years old +