Volunteers, we need your help! 🙌
Last year, our neighbors saved $2.9 million through the distribution of clothing at Martha's Outfitters. 💰 This success is made possible by our amazing volunteers who come in every day to sort through donations and assist our neighbors, ensuring they have a welcoming shopping experience. 🌟
Sign up today to help us continue this important work at our clothing boutique! 🛍️
Link in our bio!
Teen Lounge Two the Moon! 🚀 Last week, our Teen Lounge celebrated its 2 Year anniversary!🎉🥳
That means;
Two years creating a safe space for nearly 500 teens to connect with one another, share laughter over meals, exercise, and express themselves through art.
Two years, offering skill-building workshops, including photography lessons, financial literacy courses, and career readiness mentorship.
Two years, developing an environment where teens have felt a sense of belonging, continuing to join us, totaling over 6,000 visits.
Wow!
We would like to thank our partners, including The Difference Society, WeFit DC, Project Create, and Hearts of Empowerment, for joining Martha's Table in investing in the brilliance of our teens.
Are you interested in supporting more youth programming here at Martha's Table? Make a gift today at the link in our bio!💖
Your search is finally over! 🎉
If you're looking for a safe learning environment for your children, with reliable teachers and a welcoming community, our nationally accredited Early Childhood Education program is the perfect fit! We are committed to raising the bar for high-quality care and education throughout the city. Our educators bring brilliance, warmth, and purpose to every classroom, circle time, activity, and small moment that contributes to a larger experience. 🌟
Through research-based instruction, social-emotional learning, and genuine partnerships with families, our educators are creating the right conditions for children to arrive at kindergarten confident, curious, and ready to learn. 📚✨
And it's not just the children who are having fun! In the image above, some of our Early Childhood Education parents enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at a paint and sip activity for the entire family. 🎨
Learn more about our Early Childhood Education program and apply today at the link in our bio! Join our community! 💖
Happy Mother's Day! 🌸🎈
🌸Mothers often serve as the cornerstones of their communities, the support systems for their families, and the sunshine that brightens our days ☀️❤️. However, even mothers need someone to lean on! At Martha's Table, we are proud to provide a safe space and support for mothers when they need it 🤗. And this Mother's Day, we are excited to announce that a second cohort has been opened, allowing 100 mothers to participate! 🎉
Through our Baby and Me program, we offer:
- Wellness support
- Hands-on education
- Access to healthy food
- Community connections, and more for our participants.
Who can join?
- Expectant mothers and caregivers up to three months postpartum
- and those who reside in Ward 8 are welcome to join the Baby & Me community.
Please spread the word and share this with a mother you know so she can receive the loving community and support she deserves 💞.
CoCo’s Circle and Martha’s Table “Baby and Me” program are teaming up to provide New and /or Gently used baby clothes to 100 moms on June 18, 2026. We are having our very own baby sprinkle.
We need your help please donate baby clothes to Martha’s Table 2375 Elvans Rd SE Washington DC or Martha’s Outfitters 2204 MLK Ave SE 20020. We are excepting donations Monday through Friday from 10am- 4 pm at both locations.
This is a community call to action . Let’s dress these babies for success.
#donationsneeded #cocoscircle #newmoms #babysprinkle
The Global Passport Program allows participants to envision a bigger world, for themselves and for their community. On our most recent trip to Panama, we got the chance to see that world and all the beauty it has to offer. 🇵🇦🌴🌺
Interested in our International trips? Sign up for our Chicago Global Passport trip to be eligible to apply for next year’s International trips! Applications open NOW!
Link in our bio!
🌟 This May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! It's important to take care of ourselves, especially during uncertain times. We invite all our neighbors to take a moment to focus on their health, happiness, and well-being. 💚
Wondering what activities we have planned? Here are a few that you can look forward to:
🥗 Healthy Happy Hour - Every Wednesday at 5 PM, come enjoy tasty and healthy recipes! You can learn how to make nutritious and delicious meals. Join us for a great time for activities all centered around wellness
🎨 Art as Healing- On Fridays from 10 AM to noon, let's get creative! During our Open Art Hour, you can make fun art and express yourself in different ways. 🎉 This is a perfect chance for families to work together and show their feelings through art. You don't need to be an artist, just bring your ideas and have fun!
We invite the whole family to join in on these no-cost activities! Let's come together, support each other, and make this month special.
Learn more about our wellness activities, such as
✨Individual Therapy Sessions
✨Mindful Moment
✨Open Art Hour
and more!
at the link in our bio!! 🌈💪✨
Martha's Table is a safe place for many Washingtonians. 🌟 In addition to access to no-cost fresh produce, we offer an array of community-centered programs where our neighbors can come together in a welcoming, inclusive space. One of those is our Community Changemakers Book Club that meets every Tuesday at 6 PM. 📚✨
Just last week, our book club members got to meet the author Tennina S. Thomas, of the latest book they are reading, "Thank God I have a story to tell," a heartfelt collection of short stories, poems, journal entries, and inspirational reflections. 💖✍
Each month, participants get to select the book they are reading and dig deeper into the story together. We invite you to tap into the community and join our programming, such as this. Learn more about opportunities like:
- Quilt Corner
- Senior Fitness
- Open Art Hour
- Healthy Happy Hour
and more!
There is a loving community ready to embrace you! 🤝💞
Learn more about our community connections! Link in our bio!
🌹 Volunteer Appreciation Month is coming to a close, but the heart and hustle of our community never stop! This month, we're shining a well-deserved spotlight on Miss Rosemary, our ray of sunshine, constant source of encouragement, and this year's recipient of the Joe Horning Helping Hands Award. Her warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication have touched countless lives at Martha's Table, and she reminds us every day that one person truly can make a world of difference.
But Miss Rosemary is just one of nearly 5,000 incredible volunteers who make our mission possible, serving over 28,000 hours last year alone! Whether it's packing groceries, sharing a smile, or lending a listening ear, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization.
As we celebrate the end of Volunteer Appreciation Month, let's remember that the work continues and the community we build together keeps growing stronger. Want to learn more about Miss Rosemary's inspiring story and how you can join us in making a difference? Head to our latest blog, link in bio!
The work continues, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. 💛✨
Global Passport presents our next regional trip to Chicago!✈️
Are you interested in a free trip to Chicago? We’re talking deep dish pizza and Michael Jordan! Come with us to fly and experience summertime Chi☀️
We are open to students aged 14-19 in zip codes 20020 and 20023
Scan the QR code to send in your applications!🍎
Early Application Deadline: May 11th
Final Application Deadline: May 25th
#youth #travel #chicago #regional #michaeljordan
🌱 ✨ Every child deserves a community that lifts them up. Our Early Childhood Education program does just that. Sherron Murphy-Brown, Deputy Chief of Education and Youth Program, reminds us, "This work is about seeing the whole picture. What does the family need? How are we supporting them so they can support their child?"
With experienced teachers, enriching classrooms, and a whole-family approach, our nationally accredited program helps children flourish and families thrive.
"It's about collaboration, sharing ideas, reflecting together, and building something collectively," says Sherron Murphy-Brown. Feel the excitement, share in the vision, and see how you can be a part of it.
Check out the blog in the link in our bio and enroll today!
Our impact wouldn’t be possible without YOU!🌟🎉
Because of incredible volunteers like you, we can service our neighbors with dignity and care! To join us in the celebration, sign up for a shift with friends, family, or colleagues today!
Link in our bio
