Our Commitment
Our commitment to service and philanthropy has a profound and far-reaching impact. Through various initiatives, our team members have devoted their time and energy to support numerous causes, creating positive changes in many lives.
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Our Impact
Through numerous initiatives across the Mid-Atlantic, Van Metre employees have invested their time and effort to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Making a Difference in the DMV and Beyond
Van Metre's commitment to community service spans a diverse range of impactful initiatives. Highlights include sponsoring and staffing a spring blood drive with WJLA-ABC7, where over 50 units of blood were collected, benefiting 150 individuals. The company also organized educational campaigns like "Sound the Alarm," installing smoke detectors for low-income families. Additional efforts include hosting the annual Van Metre 5k Run, raising a record-breaking $266,075 for Children's National Hospital, and supporting local food banks through initiatives like the award-winning Peanut Butter Drive. These efforts underscore Van Metre's dedication to enhancing lives across the DMV area and beyond.
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Annual Events
5K Run
Taking strides to support babies with special hearts at Children’s National Hospital.
Cornhole Challenge
Playing with purpose to support local nonprofits and make a positive impact.
The Big Dig
Providing children affected by pediatric cancer the chance to be a construction worker for the day.
American Red Cross
Donating blood and saving lives by providing essential blood supplies to those in need.
JK Community Farm
Planting and picking food for local families facing food insecurities in the area.
Toys for Tots
Distributing new, unwrapped toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season.
A Year of Giving
As part of our Year of Giving initiative, Van Metre Homes, in collaboration with the Van Metre Companies Foundation, will donate $1,000 for every home sold to local 501(c) charities dedicated to enhancing community well-being. In 2024, we anticipate contributing over $500,000 in support of these organizations.
Ranked #3 for Corporate Philanthropy
Van Metre ranked third in the Washington Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy Awards for the mid size category in 2024, raising $1.84 million for the community.
Record-Breaking Donation for Children's National
In 2023, the company raised a record-breaking donation of nearly $273,000 at the Van Metre 5K Run. Contributions poured in from 128 sponsors, joined by over 400 race participants.
Volunteers supporting the local community
Discover how our employees make a difference in the community through service, volunteer work, and recognition.
Habitat For Humanity - June 21, 2024
D.C. Pride Parade - June 8, 2024
Capital Area Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive - May 17, 2024
32nd Annual Van Metre 5K Run - April 20, 2024
NVBIA Homeward Tails Animal Shelter - October 22, 2024
Van Metre Cornhole Challenge - October 20, 2024
GMU MLK Day of Service Benefitting ACT Shelters - January 23, 2024
Make A Wish Sponsorship - August 21, 2024
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Explore some of our latest endeavors as we continue to support our community through impactful initiatives, charitable donations, and volunteer activities.
The 32nd Annual Van Metre 5K Run successfully raised $250,000 for Children's National Hospital. The event had over 135 sponsors and 200 participants from the community, all looking to make a difference for babies with special hearts.
The Van Metre Cornhole Challenge is taking place on October 20th from 12-4PM, where 100% of proceeds will support the construction of homes for our neighbors in need through Habitat for Humanity.
Van Metre joined forces with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic to fulfill the heartfelt wish of Jamison, a brave thirteen-year-old living with a nervous system disorder, and create an accessible outdoor space to enjoy.
Van Metre teamed up with ABC 7News for the 3rd Annual Feeding the DMV Peanut Butter Drive, successfully gathering 200 cases of peanut butter to support community members facing food insecurity.