Name: Free Annual Health Fair
Start: 2026-06-13T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard University College of Dentistry

Howard University College of Dentistry

Join the Howard University College of Dentistry for a community health event featuring free dental cleanings, dental screenings, and general health screenings. This inclusive event requires no insurance and includes a vendor fair for all attendees to explore.

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Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

FOOD &amp; FRIENDS CELEBRATES MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF NOURISHING INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES AT 33rd ANNUAL CHEF'S BEST DINNER &amp; AUCTION
Annual Gala to Return to the Marriott Marquis on June 8 with More Than 30 Top Restaurants of the Region and Live Auction with Goal to Raise $1 Million
WASHINGTON (April XX, 2026) — Food &amp; Friends will host the 33rd Annual Chef's Best Dinner &amp; Auction on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.&nbsp;
The event brings together more than 30 of the Washington region's top chefs for an evening of tastings, signature cocktails, and a live auction to support the organization's mission to nourish people with chronic illnesses at no cost.
This year's Chef Chair — Executive Chef Partner of Pisco y Nazca, Chef Mauricio Chirinos — brings his culinary journey from Lima, Peru, to the DMV region to reflect the same values of care, community and craftsmanship that define Food &amp; Friends' work.
Proceeds from Chef's Best will directly support Food &amp; Friends' mission of preparing and delivering free, medically tailored meals, groceries and nutrition counseling to nearly 6,000 individuals living with serious or chronic illness across the Washington, D.C., region, including their caretakers. Annually, Food &amp; Friends delivers 2 million meals, with more than 67% of households served living on $1,800 or less per month.&nbsp;
"Chef's Best is our community's most direct opportunity to turn th e love of great food into life-changing support for our neighbors and their families," said Carrie Sofutz, CEO of Food &amp; Friends. "Chef's Best is essential to uniting our communities to ensure healthy outcomes for individuals as they battle illness, and to prevent additional ailments through options for healthy, medically tailored meals. Every dollar raised this evening will go to ensure that those in our city who are battling a chronic illness are able to feel the love, compassion and mission-oriented care that Food &amp; Friends has and will always provide."
Voted Best Charity Event by the Washington City Paper Readers Poll in 2025, Chef's Best has grown into one of Washington's most anticipated culinary fundraisers. Tickets are $500 per person. Sponsorships begin at $1,500. For tickets and more event information, visit bit.ly/4kEiS5u.
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About Food &amp; Friends Food &amp; Friends is the Washington, D.C. region's leading authority on Food is Medicine and the only community-based organization delivering medically tailored meals and providing medical nutrition therapy to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Food &amp; Friends’ services are free of charge to recipients who qualify solely based on their health status and nutritional needs, including for their dependents and caregivers.&nbsp;
Monday-Saturday, staff and volunteers deliver to 6,172 square miles, including the District of Columbia, nine counties in Maryland, and seven counties and six independent cities in Virginia. Nearly 2 million meals will be delivered to more than 5,800 individuals in 2026. Since 1988, Food &amp; Friends has delivered more than 32.6 million meals to 53,500 individuals. The organization is accredited by the national Food is Medicine Coalition.
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Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

🚨 Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 19&nbsp;dogs on the urgent list by Tuesday, 6/9.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt dogs today.&nbsp;&nbsp;The adoption fee for Tank and Toby is $0 based on weighing over&nbsp;80 pounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are at full capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in. Please meet and adopt them during adoption hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;See photos below and at the links.
As of 6/4 AM: Up to 19 dogs need adopters and fosters! Check for updates at the Facebook link.&nbsp;&nbsp;
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;before&nbsp;5:30pm or no later than 6pm.&nbsp;Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets. If anyone is going to adopt them, please comment on their pages in the linked album.
Tip: Adopters of pit bulls and pit bull mixes: Review the new requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Take a screen shot of your score.&nbsp; Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for these dogs.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or with the shelter if living in Maryland, to become a foster and save a life. Fostering is usually free with a rescue. See the Friends' posts seeking fosters and rescues for dogs.&nbsp; &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook</a>
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the urgent dogs at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;(Tip to search by ID: Click on any dog and edit the dog's ID number in the&nbsp;link, then go to that page.)
View and share the&nbsp;Friends' posts &amp; album for all 19 urgent dogs:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/</a>&nbsp;
Full Urgent List:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/18fbgfMqWF/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/share/18fbgfMqWF/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/175LEcyior/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18V3sdWyss/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Pet Unity Project post:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DZIzG03kp4q/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DZIzG03kp4q/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DYSw0pLj3KR/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
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<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Shelter post - 1 of 2:&nbsp;6/3 5:57pm <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid02MUtgpBqkjehcZSNfhkXPU89wR3KtddZpyV1JtmU1nAi7SRF7a8KwyWVUyzwEsgcPl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ post</a> 📢 "We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list today. We want to be transparent that our shelter is currently at full capacity, and we are reaching out for help from the community to find placement for these dogs by the close of business on Tuesday, June 9th. We are looking for adopters, fosters, or assistance from our rescue partners. Unfortunately, if these dogs do not leave by June 9th, they are at risk of euthanasia. Your support can make a difference."&nbsp;
Shelter post - 2 of 2:&nbsp;6/3 6:09pm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1005948072112297" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/969198452703203/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1350628023628710/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/reel/1350628023628710/ </a>📢&nbsp;"Attention everyone! We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list playgroup videos. ..." 
Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Call 301-780 -7200 with the animal ID number(s) to check availability. Adoption Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. (Arrive 1 hour before closing.)
More information:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering</a>
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Shelter posts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/</a>
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