DC Twestival - Support & Community

I was asked by Angie Goff of WUSA-TV 9 News Now if I was going to DC Twestival. Huh...what's that? I found out more about DC Twestival by looking it up on the internet. It's seeing the impact that cities can make by collaborating on an international scale, but working on a local level. Twestival Global focused on one cause, and Twestival Local is encouraging cities to host events in support of a local cause.

Cities are asked to set a fundraising goal and a majority of the volunteers are sourced by Twitter. More than just a fundraising event, as with Twitter and other social networking media, this is also an opportunity to connect with people in the community. It's about contributing to a larger initiative, yet at a local level.

The local benefactor for DC Twestival 2009 is Miriam's Kitchen. According to the Miriam's Kitchen website, their mission is to provide individualized services that address the causes and consequences of homelessness in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, both directly and through facilitating connections in Washington, DC.

Miriam's Kitchen provides free, high-quality meals and support services to the homeless in our Nation's Capital every weekday morning through our core programs: Breakfast Program, Case Management Program and After-Breakfast Program. Additionally, they will be adding an Evening Program in 2010 to provide their guests with a healthy dinner and critical support services.

DC Twestival was held at Midtown Loft + Lounge in DC, and although the venue is spacious, the place was still crowded. When I arrived I saw that food was prepared for everyone and volunteers were walking around serving some appetizers. There were so many cameras around and I added my own to the mix there. I was glad to see Angie Goff there and to meet Sandra Endo. This was a great event for a good cause. It's great to know that DC Twestival raised enough funds to serve 10,000 meals to the homeless of DC.