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 ISH Scholars Give Back

ISH recognizes the value of building and maintaining a strong community. Our residents, board and staff are committed to contributing to positive change on a local, national and international level. Therefore, it is with the spirit of our mission that ISH encourages our resident scholars to participate in outreach and volunteer activities such as assisting local social service agencies and other community organizations.

Recent Community Service Contributions

“Young Professional Sleep Out” in support of Covenant House

On the evening of March 21, a group of resident scholars from International Student House (ISH) of Washington, DC participated in “Young Professional Sleep Out” in support of Covenant House, a local DC charity that assists homeless youth.  Nine residents from ISH formed a volunteer team to “sleep out so others don’t have to”.  Covenant House is a non-profit organization that provides nourishing meals, bathing facilities, clean clothes, medical attention, and a safe place away from the dangers of the street to homeless youth ages 18-24.

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The evening began when the ISH residents joined other young professionals from throughout the DC metropolitan area outside of the shelter.  After being provided with two sleeping bags each, they settled in for a long, cold night on the sidewalk.  During the hours that followed, the volunteers shared dinner, exchanged stories, watched a talent show put on by the Covenant House youth, and ventured out on a bus ride through the neighborhoods where some of the youth were raised.  Most of the volunteers were up until the very early hours of the morning, unable to sleep well due to the noise from traffic and the metro, and just trying to stay warm.

It was an eye-opening experience for those who had the opportunity to participate in the event.  “After meeting with the youth and hearing their stories and experiencing a night on the streets, it made the issue [of homelessness] very real.  Seeing first hand and talking to the youth group allowed us to walk a night in their shoes.” – ISH Resident, Sharon Elhadad

Covenant House Sleep Out

Many of ISH’s residents come from countries where the concept of volunteerism is non-existent.  ISH hopes to instill a spirit of social responsibility and to motivate our residents to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged individuals.

 

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International Student House of Washington, DC | 1825 R Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009

International Student House of Washington, DC is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Donations will help support our mission to provide an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.

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