Forced to Move Fundraiser!
2023-05-13 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Home of Barbara and Irv Guterman, 12615 Tribunal Lane, Potomac, MD, 20877, United States
In January, So What Else received the devastating news that our lease is being terminated at Lakeforest Mall. Due to the recent purchase of the space for redevelopment, we are now required to vacate by March 31. We’ve located a new space to house our pantry headquarters so that we can continue serving our 150,000 meals a week without disruption. However, our rent has increased by more than 1,300%.
We have always appreciated your generous support and are now in need of counting on our community more than ever. We invite you to join us in all the ways possible below to help bridge the unexpected funding gap as we move forward to our new home.
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Join Our Team On A Hike!
2023-05-15 09:00 - 16:00

You've Got Drag Fundraiser with JBT Entertainment
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | You’ve Got Drag!, 1528 Madison Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States

Memorial Day Commemoration
2023-05-27

Car Wash Fundraiser
2023-06-04 09:30 - 13:30 | MOCO Food Pantry, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States

Giving Love Bash
2023-06-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Giving Love Bash, 2019 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
This is a community resource-sharing event in Baltimore open to all. There will be free clothes, prepared meals, and more, and So What Else Baltimore will be there, providing free produce and perishable foods to the community.

Events Production Class
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | 424 South Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Drop by 424 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD, for this week’s Events Production Class. This week’s workshop will focus on songwriting with special guests Neru Thee Fourth Fugee and Silver Moonn of AstroKnot Collective. Classes are pay what you can.

Paint Prep Sunday
2023-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 | MOCO Food Pantry, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Interested in volunteering with us? Like to paint? Stop by our pantry this Sunday for a “Paint, Prep Sunday” Session with artist Laura Leigh. We will be prepping our walls for a beautiful large mural inspired by our “10 Pillars of So What Else”. Sign up here: https://sowhatelse.volunteerhub.com

Essex House Field Day
2023-06-30 09:30 - 15:00
We are kicking off summer with a day of fun and games with the students at our Essex House program site!

2023 Team of Stars Summer Camp
2023-07-10 09:30 - 2023-08-09 15:30 | St. Johns, 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, Maryland, 20832, United States
Team of Stars Summer Camp offers an intensive holistic curriculum, blending the disciplines of musical theater (script-writing, acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft) and Restorative Practices, a community building/conflict-resolution approach using dialogue circles and exercises to address topics important to the campers, e.g., bullying prevention, overcoming obstacles, mental health, drugs, love, and stereotyping.
All activities are led by professional instructors. Parents are invited to view the final performance of an original musical theater work written and performed by the campers.
Dates: July 10-August 4
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Click Here To Register Today!

Community Food Distribution
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00

Session One: 2023 Student Leadership Institute with So What Else/Project Change
2023-07-11 10:00 - 2023-07-13 15:00 | St. Johns, 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, Maryland, 20832, United States
For Rising Sixth Through Rising Eighth Graders
In this interactive, fun program, participants will have the opportunity to participate in

Project identification and planning of community service activities
Personal goal-setting and self-assessment
Leadership skills development
Completing 3 community service projects

Through participation in this program, youth will develop competencies in program planning and understand the value of participating in volunteer activities, both personally and for the benefit of their community.
Students will receive 10 SSL Hours.
The Student Leadership Institute will be led by So What Else/Project Change staff and So What Else/Project Change high school mentors.
Tuition for the in-person Student Leadership Institute is $125 per session. Please select only ONE session to attend. All registrations must be completed by July 8, 2023.
Session 1: July 11-13
Session 2: July 25-27
Session 3: August 8-10
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all sessions.
Click Here To Register Today!

Baltimore Men’s Health & Awareness Group
2023-07-19 17:00 - 18:00
Every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m.
424 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Use the Ashton St door
No sign-up is required. No volunteers are needed at the moment.
The aim of this group is to give the men in the SouthWest Baltimore community a venue to talk about the issues they are dealing with and make their mental health a priority. Something that is often stigmatized, especially among men.
Questions? You can contact Joe at 443-253-7258.

Summer Olympics
2023-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Summer Olympics 2023, 1233 Valley Avenue, SE Washington DC, DC, 20032, United States

New MOCO Pantry Grand Opening & Open House
2023-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | MOCO Food Pantry, 4924 Wyaconda Road, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
You’re invited to the Grand Opening and Open House of our new Food Pantry in North Bethesda. Stop by for the ribbon cutting ceremony, take a tour and celebrate the wonderful new home we’ve built on Wyaconda Rd.

Love Bash - Baltimore, MD
2023-07-22 14:00 - 17:00
In partnership with other organizations, So What Else will be handing out produce at the July Giving Love Bash. Stop by for free food, clothes, home goods, hygiene supplies, and more. All items are free, so take what you need while supplies last!

Session Two: 2023 Student Leadership Institute with So What Else/Project Change
2023-07-25 10:00 - 2023-07-27 15:00 | St. Johns, 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, Maryland, 20832, United States

Bike to the Beach - Volunteers Needed!
2023-07-28 08:00 - 18:00
Bike to the Beach is an annual charity ride to raise money and awareness for adults living with Autism and other disabilities that So What Else is proud to help support. This year we’re looking for volunteers to help us support the finish line of the event at the Dewey Beach Lions Club. Volunteers will help to welcome riders, provide water and energy snacks, and assist riders and supporters at the end of the race. To sign-up go to our Volunteer Hub https://sowhatelse.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

Volunteers Needed! 2023 Citi Open Tennis Tournament
2023-07-29 10:00 - 23:30
SWE is staffing two merchandise tents at the 2023 Citi Open. The tents are enclosed and air-conditioned. Volunteers are able to enjoy the tennis (standing only) before or after their volunteer shift. This service qualifies for SSL credit. Volunteers will be helping to keep merchandise stocked and aiding customers with selections and use of the point of sale (POS) checkout system. There will be a morning, afternoon, and evening shift each day. Learn more and sign up on Volunteer Hub.

Session Three: 2023 Student Leadership Institute with So What Else/Project Change
2023-08-08 10:00 - 2023-08-10 15:00 | St. Johns, 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, Maryland, 20832, United States

Highland Back-to-School Event
2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Highland Back-to-School Event, 662 Atlantic Street, SE Washington DC, 20032, United States
So What Else will be attending and helping to support this event with donations of school supplies and other items for the students.

Community Food Distribution - Frederick, MD
2023-08-14 10:00 - 12:00
Stop by our pop-up food distribution in Frederick, Maryland, with our partner, I Believe In Me. Food is served on a first-come, first-served basis and will include items such as produce, non-perishable goods, and more. For more info, call 240-705-4345 or email meganjoe0703@gmail.com.

Back to School Bash
2023-08-19 14:00 - 17:00 | 424 South Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Join us for a Back to School Bash where So What Else will be giving away food to support Baltimore City students!

FOOD | MUSIC | OPEN MIC | BALTIMORE
2023-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 | 349 S Pulaski, 349 S Pulaski, Baltimore, MD, 21223, United States

Belmont Back to School Event
2023-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Belmont ES, 1406 N Ellamont St, Baltimore, MD, 21216, United States
For students and family members of Belmont Elementary, So What Else will be tabling and giving out free groceries at this Back to School event to help you ring in the school year on a good note! We hope to see you there!

Frederick Community Food Distribution
2023-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Golden Mile @ Frederick Town Mall
Stop by our pop-up food distribution in Frederick, Maryland, with our partner, I Believe in Me. Food is served on a first-come, first-serve basis and will include items such as produce, non-perishable goods, and more. For more info, call 240-705-4345 or email meganjoe0703@gmail.com.

Love Groove Festival
2023-09-16 12:00 - 19:30 | Robert C Marshall Park, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, 21217, United States
Love Groove Festival is a Baltimore-based music, art, film, and educational festival designed to highlight, showcase, and compensate emerging artists.
While the festival runs from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., this year, So What Else will be attending and handing out food between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
We hope you’ll stop by for an incredible day celebrating our Baltimore community and creative scene!

So What Else & The Wine Collective Presents: Give Back For a Glass
2023-09-26 - 2023-10-01 | The Wine Collective, 1700 W 41st St, Suite 490, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States

Voter Registration and Community Meet-Up
2023-09-29 12:00 - 15:00

DC ReEngagement Tabling Event
2023-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Oxon Run Park (Near Wheeler Terrace), 1200 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington DC, Washington DC, 20032
In partnership with CC Prep, So What Else will be helping to provide free childcare at this event! For adults looking to get their GED or learn a trade, stop by for an event jampacked with helpful information!
