So What Else Inc

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

Baltimore Men’s Health & Awareness Group
2023-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 | MD
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.

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

Memorial Day Commemoration
2023-05-27 | MD

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

Join Our Team On A Hike!
2023-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 | MD

Forced to Move Fundraiser!
2023-05-13 19:00 - 22:30 | 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.
Details on the flyer below.
Purchase Tickets Here

Rolling Away from Violence with OFDC
2023-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Anacostia Skate Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, DC, 20020, United States

Earth Day with So What Else
2023-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Anacostia Skate Pavilion, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE, DC, 20020, United States

Spring Break Camp
2023-04-17 09:00 - 2023-04-21 15:00 | Washington View, 2629 Douglass Rd SE, Washington DC, DC, United States

Montgomery County Art Show
2023-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Essex House, 7777 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
Join us for a Student Art Showcase!

Easter Egg Hunt at Washington View
2023-04-08 | Washington View, 2629 Douglass Rd SE, Washington DC, DC, United States

Give a Hoot Comedy Show
2023-04-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Give A Hoot Comedy Club, 16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Join So What Else on April 7th and 8th at Give A Hoot Comedy Club with guest and comedian Larry Lancaster! Ticket Proceeds will help fight hunger for local children and families. Please use the link below to purchase tickets. We hope to see you there!
Purchase tickets here!

Fish Fry Fundraiser
2023-04-01 | Fish Fry Location, 118 Galveston Street SW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Increase The Peace Basketball Clinic
2023-03-25 | Charles Hart Middle School, 601 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington DC, DC, 20032, United States

Join Our Student Board!
2023-03-18 11:00 - 14:00 | So What Else Food Pantry at Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Are you a middle or high school student interested in giving back, gaining skills, and earning SSL hours? We are hosting a Student Board interest meeting at our MOCO food pantry on March 18. Join us and learn more about the SWE Student Board and how you can join.
Email abonney@sowhatelse.org to sign-up today.

Walk, Talk, and Clean Up
2023-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Politics and Prose: 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Visit our Volunteer Hub to sign up. Scroll down to March 12 to find the event! Email swevolunteer@gmail.com with any questions.

Free Virtual Technical Skills Workshop
2023-02-28 11:00 - 14:00 | MD
Join us for an introductory Technical Skills workshop! This workshop aims to reduce the gap in technical abilities better to improve your productivity and overall workflow with digital files.

Google doc, sheets, slides, forms
Google calendar and zoom
Project management/Workflow systems
Gmail and other email accounts/ strategies for sending effective emails

Interested? Email vfuentes@sowhatelse.org to sign up today!

Drop In Healthy Living Class with Chef Alejandra
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | 424 South Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Join us for a healthy cooking class for parents and families in the Baltimore community. Attendees will learn how to cook delicious meals with the food given out at our Baltimore Food Giveaways.
Click here to register today!

Holiday Help Needed
2022-12-18 16:00 - 2022-12-22 19:00 | 701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Email swevolunteer@gmail.com to learn more and sign-up!

Join us! So What Else & Mamma Lucia's 6th Annual Golf Tournament!
2022-10-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Norbeck Country Club, 1720 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Play golf for a good cause! Mark your calendar to “play it forward” by taking part in the 5th Annual SWE/Mamma Lucia Golf Tournament at Norbeck Country Club on October 24, 2022. There will be breakfast, lunch, and prizes for all who participate.
Thanks to our wonderful 2021 sponsors and players, the tournament raised nearly $75,000 last year. With the ever-increasing need for food security and accessible youth programming, we are counting on meeting – and beating – that target again.
Register and donate today!

Save the Date for the second annual So What Else Palooza fundraising event!
2022-09-23 | Rio Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, MD, United States
We have continued to rise to the challenges faced by underserved communities in the local area. Our dedicated team has persevered through the pandemic in running high-quality youth development programs, fighting food insecurity, and providing emergency response resources.
Today, your support is more important than ever! The pandemic has exponentially increased the need for the services and resources So What Else provides, all while rising costs have made our efforts significantly more challenging. We need your help to keep up the work of this amazing organization.
Bring your family and friends for a night of music and fun, and enjoy a variety of food trucks powered by Curbside Kitchen.
This year’s Palooza provides various opportunities to support So What Else and promote your company. For information on sponsorship levels, please contact Bob Schless via email at robert@robertjosephgroup.com or via phone at 301-980-6181.
Ticket sales and more details to come!
