Help struggling DMV families thrive in their toughest times. 

We respond to urgent, unmet needs in the DC metropolitan area when social workers have nowhere else to turn.

How We Help

Our proven social worker, police, hospital, and school teacher referral system vets urgent needs to give care to the most needy in the DMV area including:

Special Needs Families

Terminally Ill Children

Homeless Children

Sexually Abused Children

See Our Work

Your gift today helps send needed care to kids like Daniel.


Daniel, a little first grader was diagnosed with bone cancer. The hospitals, schools, and medical team are doing a great job of caring for him but there were tremendous costs surrounding his treatment. In order to help this family as they went through this terrible time, Boost Others was able to provide help and finances related to his care. Once he was recently cleared from the cancer, Boost Others bought him a bike. He had missed any outside activity for more than a year and this little 7 year old boy was praying for a bike his family couldn’t afford. The social worker at his school called Boost Others and we delivered a bike right to his door!

Our Process

Families or individuals in urgent need make their request to their school, social worker, or similar organization.

The needs then get sent to Boost Others. This approach ensures that Boost Others only receives real, validated, urgent needs.

Boost Others then springs into action. We gather goods to meet needs, or use donations to buy what is needed. Our goal is to meet needs within 24 hours.

What Others are Saying

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Boost Others in incredible! They have helped so many families in so many amazing ways! Their referral process is quick and easy and they are able to fulfill urgent needs quickly (even as quick as same day). They fill in the gap when there is no other resource available to meet a family need. Boost Others is always willing to help and they have had amazing impacts on the lives of so many families!

Fairfax County social worker

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I continue to be amazed at the work you and the organization are doing. When William dropped things off last time, we talked for a bit and he shared many other projects that you're covering. I continue to be humbled on behalf of our families that you have been so supportive and able and willing to help even at a moment's notice. I continue to be grateful for the connection we have made. You have served so many families through our NICU to date, and it is very appreciated.

Fairfax NICU staff worker

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I become a vetted Agency?

    Organizations should contact Boost Others.  Vetted Agencies must provide documentation that their business is registered and in good standing with their state and licensed to receive funds.  Government agencies are not required to provide such information.  Additional information may be requested.


    Boost Others reserves the right to deny Vetted Agent status if an applicant’s mission is not in alignment with Boost Others’s objectives.

  • How are needs verified by the Agencies?

    Boost Others relies on the capabilities of government agencies, churches, and other community organizations to verify requests for assistance. However, not all requests submitted to Boost Others are posted on our funding/donor platform. Only vetted requests that meet our guidelines are considered for funding opportunities.

  • Is my donation tax deductible?

    Yes, your donation is tax deductible. Boost Others is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

  • Where does my donation go?

    Donated funds are generally not provided directly to Agencies or Beneficiaries, but instead needed supplies or services are fulfilled by Boost Others.

  • Does Boost Others share my personal information?

    Boost Others does not sell or rent users’ personal information to third parties.

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