Random Act of Kindness – NNV members were taken aback by the generosity of a couple not known to the Village who generously covered the bill for an NNV sponsored lunch. Read more about this feel good story on Popville.
Going Places – Earlier this summer, we shared information on transportation options that can get you where you need to go. Click here to learn about low-cost transportation like reduced taxi fares and Metro rides. Click here to learn about medical transportation options.
NNV and DC Villages in the News – Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General declared social isolation and loneliness a public health crisis. Northwest Neighbors Village and Foggy Bottom West End Village were featured in reports related to the Villages’ role in addressing social isolation.
Village News – NNV’s quarterly publication features interesting articles. Read about the DC Villages collaborative, meet one of your DC neighbors and find out about his international work. Learn about over-the-counter hearing aids and cook up an easy Salmon filet. Plus, the Old Urban Naturalist on summer birds in your backyard. Read more here.
Through a centrally-coordinated, local network of screened volunteers and vetted professional providers, Northwest Neighbors Village offers its members transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping assistance, home repairs and handyman help, computer and technology assistance, access to social and cultural activities and more.