A good neighbour
The British Government in the US encourages and supports volunteerism throughout the communities, in which they work and live. To this end, community projects throughout the US network encourages co-operative partnerships between Governmental departments, businesses, foundations, colleges and universities, religious and community organisations, and healthcare centres.
The British Government's service to the community focuses on the value of education to develop area youth to their fullest potential in the disciplines of classroom education and civic responsibility. Additionally, the network promotes health and fitness including the awareness of life-threatening diseases,
encourages staff and families to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the environment as well as providing an avenue for staff to contribute to improving the quality of life in their communities.
We are investing in neighbourhoods, whether its through adopting schools, reducing our carbon footprint, championing for causes, or humanitarian assistance. For example, annually the British Embassy puts together a team for the National Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Embassy and Consulate teams around the country have planted trees in their areas and cleaned up parks, adopted schools.
Latest news
- British Embassy hosts Capital Breast Care Center reception with DC's First Lady Michelle Cross Fenty (October 06, 2009)
- British Embassy gives thanks, helps homeless (December 08, 2008)
- Remembrance Day: the significance of the Poppy (November 05, 2008)
- British Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald honors patrons who help bring Shakespeare into the modern day (October 27, 2008)
- British Embassy and Azalea Charities pay tribute to U.S. and U.K. troops (October 10, 2008)