Friends of the Soldiers Home marked its 100th volunteer event by staffing a table at which people created cards for residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home-DC. Eight volunteers worked at the table at the annual Lincoln’s Cottage Family Day on Sept. 13 from 10am to 5pm. So far this year, 142 different people have volunteered at least once for Friends of the Soldiers Home. Thanks to this participation, the Friends has sustained a vision of better connecting the Home with the surrounding community, a vision that began with a handful of neighbors getting together on 11/10/11. Thanks to all volunteers, Home residents and staff, and organization supporters for making this happen! Now, on to the next 100 …

Photos below by Isabelle Hughes