Frequently Asked Questions

• I have a donation to make. Do you accept used clothing and household items?

  Please contact Volunteer and In-Kind Service Associate, Anne Steeves, at (202) 939-2075 or asteeves@nstreetvillage.org to learn if N Street Village has a current need for the items you would like to donate.  We do accept used clothing when we have available storage space.  Oftentimes our greatest needs for clothing are plus sizes.  We do accept smaller household items when needed.  We do not accept large furniture pieces.  Please check our wish list to see our current needs.  Thank you!

• How can I get started as a volunteer at N Street Village?

  Thank you for your interest in volunteering at N Street Village.  To get started as a volunteer we ask that you complete our volunteer information form and submit it by email to Volunteer and In-Kind Gifts Coordinator, Anne Steeves, at asteeves@nstreetvillage.org.  Once your volunteer form is received and reviewed you will be invited to a volunteer orientation.  Orientations are currently held every other Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30pm.  We look forwad to receiving your volunteer information form!

• Are men able to volunteer at N Street Village?

  Yes!  We welcome both men and women to serve in our community.  Learn more about getting started as a volunteer at N Street Village.

• Can your organization help me find a job?

  Yes. Although the Education and Employment Center (EEC) is not a direct placement agency, we support your employment search by understanding your individual goals. We will provide resources and classes that meet your needs to help you reach your goals.  Your first step will be to enroll with us in the EEC. Please call 202.939.2051 or 202.939.2099 to find out when our next Enrollment Workshop will be held. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

• How can I get into the WISE training program?

  WISE Training Program prepares women for entry level positions caring for the elderly or disabled.You will need to enroll with the EEC and apply to the WISE program. Please call Janaina Stanley at 202.939.2099 to request an application for the WISE program and find out when the next Enrollment Workshop will be held.  After you attend our Enrollment Workshop, we will review your application and meet with you to determine if WISE is the best match and your availability.

• What kind of shelter and housing programs do you offer?

  We offer five residential programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. For all residential programs, an intake with an N Street Village case manager and a recent TB test are required. Each program also has a "Residential Agreement" which must be signed by residents at the time of entry. Learn more about our shelter and housing programs here.

• How can I get shelter or housing at N Street Village?

  If you are interested in applying to move into one of our shelter or housing programs, you must first connect with one of our case managers. The first step in connecting with Case Management is to attend a "Get Acquainted Session." The Get Acquainted Session is a 30-minute meeting in which a client can get to know one of our case managers and learn about programs and services at N Street Village or elsewhere that may help her meet her goals. At the end of the Session, if the client decides she is interested in enrolling in one of our intensive services or housing programs, the case manager will start that process by scheduling a comprehensive intake with the client. At the intake, the case manager collects more detailed information about the client's health, housing, income, and employment history and begins work on developing a case plan with the client.

  Get Acquainted Sessions are offered Monday through Friday at Bethany Women's Center. Please arrive no later than 9 a.m. to line up in Bethany Women's Center.  At 9 a.m., staff will sign up the first person in line. The Get Acquainted Session will take place the same day at 10:00 a.m. Please plan on 30 minutes for your meeting.

• I have some donations I'd like to drop off. How do I make a donation of items to N Street Village?

  Thank you for your interest in donating goods to N Street Village. N Street Village accepts fully functioning, gently used and new items.  Due to limited storage space, we can only accept items that are currently needed. All donations are accepted by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Anne Steeves, our Volunteer and In-Kind Services Associate, to schedule a drop-off time or for additional donation assistance at 202-939-2075. We are unable to pick up donations.

• My group would like to run a donation drive for N Street Village. How do I get started?

  Donation drives are great for neighborhoods, youth, congregations, schools, corporations, or individuals that just want to get involved! This is one of the best ways for N Street Village to stock up on much needed items all year long. Download N Street Village's guide filled with tips on running a successful event. Please contact Anne Steeves at (202) 939-2075 with questions or to receive suggestions for needed donation items.

• Can I donate food to N Street Village?

  Thank you for your interest in donating food to N Street Village. We accept a variety of food donations from canned items, fresh produce, prepared casseroles, and snacks for our day center.

  Preferred food items include: fresh produce, snack food, crackers, diabetes friendly drinks, tea, coffee, pasta sauce, brown rice, dry beans, canned salmon and chicken, tuna, low sodium canned vegetables, canned fruit in own juice, whole grain cereal, oatmeal, complete pancake mix, maple syrup, grits, fruit juice, black pepper,  garlic powder, any cooking spices,  olive oil, vegetable oil, and popcorn.

  • Please check expiration dates on all donations.  We cannot accept expired food.
  • We are a community for women in recovery; therefore, we cannot accept any items with alcohol in them or alcohol references.

  Donations are accepted by appointment only.  Please contact Anne Steeves at (202) 939-2075 if you'd like to schedule a drop off of food donations.

• I am a woman who needs services - how do I learn more about your programs?

  Are you a woman in need of support and interested in our program offerings? We invite you to visit us to learn more! We offer Welcome Sessions every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the Bethany Women’s Center Lounge. You may also come to Bethany Women’s Center to join us for breakfast, lunch, or simply to get to know us.

• I am a social service provider - how do I know if your program is right for my client?

  Are you a service provider interested in our program offerings? We invite you to visit us to learn more! We offer Welcome Sessions every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in the Bethany Women’s Center Lounge. Please contact Nancy Nerad at (202) 939-2077 or Ashley Silva at (202) 939-2045 for more information.