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• vinyasa yoga to benefit lift me up! therapeutic riding
  sunday june 28
  join dibora for a vinyasa yoga to benefit lift me up! therapeutic riding, a therapeutic riding program dedicated to helping children and adults with physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities improve both their physical and mental well being. lauren korshak, an instructor on staff, will participate in the practice and will be available after class to answer your questions about the program.
  
  $15 suggested donation to benefit lift me up! therapeutic riding. more information can be found at: www.liftmeup.org.

other volunteer opportunities  

• n street village
  open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year http://www.nstreetvillage.org/getinvolved/volunteer.cfm
• charlie's place provides a nutritious meal to those in need every tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday from 6:30-8:30 am.  coupled with other social service presentations and general support, charlie's place is doing its part to help bring an end to homelessness in the washington dc metropolitan area.  now in it's 17th year charlie's place is seeking volunteers to help with our breakfast program.  volunteers should be willing to arrive at 6 am to help with the preparations for the day.  for more information contact tom goss at (202) 232-3066 x17 or email tgoss@stmargaretsdc.org. 
• community council for the homeless at friendship place provides assistance to the homeless in NW Washington, DC. for additional information, contact bill long at (202) 364-1419 Ext 23 or blong@cchfp.org or visit www.cchfp.org.
• guiding eyes for the blind is a nonprofit organization that provides well trained dogs to the visually impaired.  the organization is looking for volunteers to donate time to be a part of a wonderful journey to help someone travel with dignity and safety. for more information: www.cdc.guidingeyes.org or contact laura waters at (410) 798-6859 or ljwaters@comcast.net
• center for multicultural human services
  work with refugees and asylum seekers as mentors, tutors, babysitters, or house cleaners. find out more at www.cmhs.org or email ellen at eklene@cmhs.org
• nightingale center
  work with survivors of human trafficking as a shelter aid or activity coordinator. contact sandra
• dc coalition against domestic violence
  become an advocate for victims of domestic violence. learn more at http://www.dccadv.org/volunteer.html

• every tme you shop online at igive.com, mycause.com and benevolink.com money will be donated to the charity you have chosen at no additional cost to you! check out http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/support/promotions.cfm for more info spread the word !!!!

• Lift Me Up! Therapeutic Riding (www.liftmeup.org) is a therapeutic horseback riding program in Great Falls, VA, always looking for enthusiastic volunteers!
  

social consciousness is a huge portion of tranquil space values. in addition to class pass donations to local organizations' fundraisers, we strive to make a difference daily through our contributions to the causes below close to our heart. we believe in helping create a tranquil space within our society..

the tranquil space foundation's signature program is tranquilTeens: stretch yourself. this special program for 9-12th grade girls builds healthy bodies and strong self-esteem through a combination of beginner-level yoga, creative activities, and leadership development by helping girls uncover their inner voice.

"never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. for, indeed, that's all who ever have." ~ margaret mead