Charity Benefit Tours

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2022-23 Tours

For the entirety of 2022-23,  20% of my tour fee on all tours I lead, will be donated to World Central Kitchen  in support of Ukraine, the refugees and the many destinations that World Central Kitchen's team travels to on a moment's notice. This charity is run by Chef Jose Andres and his amazing team.

On Charity Navigator  World Central Kitchen earns the highest rating of 4 Stars and receives 100/100 in the Financial rating as well as a 100/100 in Accountability and Transparency.

 2010 -2019   It has been an honor to have led 63 charity benefit tours during this time period. 100% of all collected monies on the tours identified below benefited the identified charity. I am very grateful and wish to thank all of those who came and supported these organizations that do so much for others.

2019 Charity Benefit Tours

June 1 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)

2018 Charity Benefit Tours
November 3 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)

2017 Charity Benefit Tours
April 2 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)

May 7 - benefited Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

June 4 - benefited Children's National Medical Center

July 9 - benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc

August 6 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)

September 3 - benefited IAVA - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

October 7 - benefited American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund (Harvey, Irma, and Maria)

2016 Charity Benefit Tours
April 3 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
May 1 - benefited IAVA - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America 
June 5 - benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
July 3 - benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
October 3 -benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
November 12 - benefited Fisher House Foundation

2015 Charity Benefit Tours
April 5, Aug 2, and Nov 1 benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
May 3 and  Oct 4, benefited IAVA - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
June 7, benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
July 5, benefited the Fisher House Foundation
Sept 6, benefited Children's National Medical Center

2014 Charity Benefit Tours
March 2, May 4, and October 5  benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat) 
June 1,  benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
July 6,  benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc
August 3, December 7  benefited the Children's National Medical Center 
September 7 benefited IAVA - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America 
2013 Charity Benefit Tours
March 3, April 7, August 4, and October 6  benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
May 5,  benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. 
June 2, and September 1  benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc
July 7,  benefited the DC World War Memorial's annual May Observance Ceremony at the DC World War Memorial to honor and remember the DC residents who died serving their country in WWI
November 2, benefited Children's National Medical Center

2012 Charity Benefit Tours
April 1, July 1, and October 7th benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
May 6, and August 5 benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc
June 3, benefited both the Manna Food Center and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Save the Bay 
in honor of Ken Pins
September 2, benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

2011 Charity Benefit Tours
March 6, May 1, August 7 and November 6 benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
April 3, June 5, and September 4 benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc 
July 3, and October 2 benefited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
2010 Charity Benefit Tours
November 6, November 13, November 20, and November 27 benefited SOME (So Others Might Eat)
December 4, December 11 and December 18 benefited the Fisher House Foundation, Inc   

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." - Albert Einstein

So Others Might Eat (SOME)

So Others Might Eat is an interfaith, community-based organization that serves the homeless and destitute in the District of Columbia. SOME meets the immediate needs of poor and homeless men, women and children with food, clothing and healthcare and provides programs that address the root causes of homelessness and poverty through job training, addiction treatment, counseling and other support services. SOME receives a 4-star rating (highest possible) from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator. Click HERE to learn more about SOME.

SOME
71 O Street, NW
Washington DC 20001

The Fisher House Foundation, Inc.

​​Fisher House provides a "home away from home" for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. By contributing to the Fisher House Foundation, you can make a difference in the lives of America's service members, retirees, veterans and their families when they need help the most. Fisher House receives a 4-star rating (highest possible) from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator. Click HERE to learn more about The Fisher House Foundation.

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420
Rockville, MD 20850

IAVA - Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

IAVA is a 21st century Veterans' Organization dedicated to standing with the 2.8 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan from their first day home through the rest of their lives. IAVA strives to build an empowered generation of veterans who provide sustainable leadership for our country and their local communities. IAVA works towards this vision through programs in 4 key impact areas: supporting new veterans in health, education, employment and building a lasting community for vets and their families. IAVA receives a 4-star rating (highest possible) from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator. Click HERE to learn more about IAVA.

IAVA has two physical offices in New York and DC. 
Washington, DC Office
777 North Capitol, NE Suite 403
Washington, DC 20002
P: 202-544-7692 F: 202-544-7694

New York Headquarters
292 Madison Ave, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
P: 212-982-9699 F: 212-982-8645 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)

​Established in 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War.  

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suit 104
Washington DC, 20037

Children's National Medical Center

Children's National Medical Center has been serving the nation's children for 140 years. Children's National is a   proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatment for childhood illness and injury. Your donations will help ensure that every child gets emergency care regardless of their family's ability to pay. It will also invest in future cures for some of the most devastating diseases that kids face. Click HERE to learn more about Children's National Medical Center.

Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW 
Washington, DC 20010