Gather For Good: Join SOME at an Upcoming Event
Connect, Contribute, And Create Impact
Every year, thousands of SOME supporters join us at one of our signature fundraising events to raise money, awareness, and support for our efforts to break the cycle of homelessness & poverty in our nation’s capital.
Throughout the year, we offer engaging and impactful opportunities to come together with supporters, activists, philanthropic-minded participants, and leaders in the DMV region committed to this mission. Check out our full calendar of events, as well as ways to create your own event to support SOME, below. Interested in sponsorship of one of our events or exploring a multi-event and year-round partnership opportunity? Please email events@some.org to learn more!
Break the Cycle: SOME’s Annual Gala
9.27.25 | Washington National Cathedral
Mark your calendars for SOME’s Annual Break the Cycle Gala on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral! This special evening brings together our community to raise critical funds for individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness in Washington, DC, while celebrating the resilience and successes of those we serve. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and ways to engage with SOME year-round, please contact Lee Granados at leegranados@some.org.
America’s Trot for Hunger 5K
11.27.25 | Freedom Plaza
DC’s largest and only Turkey Trot, dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness. Join this family-friendly 5K and Little Turkey one-miler on the best course in the U.S. Learn more here.
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Year-round networking, fundraising & development events for the next generation
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) provides emerging philanthropists with professional development and opportunities to invest their time, treasure and talent in an organization serving over 10,000 people each year. Our Network brings a for-profit rigor to the social impact experience, ensuring that members give confidently to SOME and in turn receive full access to an engaging donor experience.
Community Events
If you or your organization would like to host a community fundraising event to support SOME’s mission and work, please contact events@some.org. Our team is happy to assist with marketing materials, custom donation links, customized collateral, and giveaways, and more.
SOME examples of how our partners have engaged their communities:
- Lead a food, clothing, emergency hygiene or snack kit drive
- Conduct an employee fundraising event with a matching goal
- Dine-for-your cause evening out
- A young professionals happy hour
- A sweat equity employee day
- A lunch & learn presentation