Help NNV raise funds to support our volunteer corps with our yearly Tickets for a Cause raffle. Prize winner's names will be drawn on Thursday, September 10th at 7pm. This year's goal of $15,000 helps NNV recruit, train, and support our incredible team of volunteers. Last year, NNV volunteers provided more than 5,700 hours of service to our members. Your ticket purchase ensures that NNV can continue to provide the volunteer services that are critical to helping members with practical tasks and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement and connections.

Purchase one $100 raffle ticket (or more!) and you will be entered into a drawing to win one (or more!) of our fabulous prizes. The odds are in your favor! Twenty prizes are available and only 150 tickets will be sold.  

Tickets can be purchased online by credit card (click the Purchase Tickets button), over the phone by credit card (call the office at 202-935-6060), or by check sent to:

Northwest Neighbors Village
PO Box 39135
Washington DC 20016

Please note:

• Ticket sales end September 9th at midnight.
• If you are sending a check, please email [email protected] to let us know it's coming, so we can save a ticket for you!
• If you would prefer to donate without buying a ticket, click the Donate for this Event button.
• You do not need to be present to win!
• We cannot ship items. For prizes that we are not able to email, we will schedule a time for winners to pick up items at the NNV Office in Chevy Chase DC. 

Thank you for investing in your Village community!

Prizes
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Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Prizes

Almost Heaven – West Virginia ♦ $2,300

Embrace the serene beauty of Jefferson County, West Virginia in this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bath home over a 3-day weekend (arranged at mutually convenient time with the owners.)

Developed as a private retreat for busy artists, "Art Docko" is sure not to disappoint! All three levels of this spacious home are surrounded by windows that fill the house with dappled sunlight as it pours through the tree tops just outside. The many quiet corners and meditative views make this a serene place to curl up with a book or write your own. Unwind around the fire pit with a glass of wine and panoramic views of the lake, or in the summertime take the kids for a swim from your private dock. If you want to explore, the Appalachian Trail is a couple miles away, historic Harpers Ferry is just a 20 min drive away, and Virginia wine country is just next door. Whether you want to stay in or see the area, this spacious home has something for every member of the family!

Paris is Always a Good Idea! ♦ $2,000

A week’s stay in a classic two-bedroom French apartment located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Marais, an historic district in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank. Full kitchen, W/D, internet, cable TV. Close to metro stations & bus routes

A short walk takes you to Centre Pompidou, and the Bastille. Nearby shopping, restaurants, cafes and wine bars. 

RESTRICTIONS: Subject to availability/mutually agreeable time between bidder and owner. Travel expenses are not included.

Discover Philadelphia ♦ $1,780

Enjoy two nights in the City of Brotherly Love. Transportation, lodging, and entertainment are all included! This prize includes a $500 Amtrak gift certificate,  $700 Marriott gift card to the Marriott hotel of winner's choice, a two-day Go City pass to local museums and attractions, and a $400 Visa gift card to use on dining and shopping.

Theater J Season Tickets ♦ $598

From bold gestures to passionate pleas to surprising romance and unexpected transformation, the plays in Theater J's upcoming 2026/2027 season reflect on our past and present and send us soaring toward the future. Shows include: The DC premiere of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson, a captivating story about the life and love of Marc and Bella Chagall; Avaaz by Michael Shayan, exploring the playwright's Iranian heritage and family history during a Nowruz dinner party; and the world premiere of American Girls by Emily Feldman - a dynamic portrayal of a friendship over decades confronts a timeless question: can a love born of innocence survive everything that comes after?

Enjoy two full season subscriptions to Theater J's upcoming 2026/2027 season.

A Feast for Food Lovers ♦ $550

NNV Board Member Kevin Mulshine, a professional pizza cook (5-1/2 years experience on the Jersey Boardwalk and elsewhere in New Jersey) will prepare pizza for up to two-dozen guests in your kitchen. All toppings included.

AND

desserts to accompany pizza party package (e.g., tiramisu, brownies or other treats) made by author Laura Kumin. Watch Laura's Virtual Speaker Series program about her book All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women’s Right to Vote by clicking here.

The winner will also receive a 14-cup Cuisinart food processor to use for future cooking adventures!

(NOTE: winner must be located within 10 miles of Chevy Chase DC.)

Rock Creek Sports Club ♦ $500

Rock Creek Sports Club, a local gym to both Chevy Chase and Silver Spring residents, offers personalized fitness training, classes and open to all fitness levels! With convenient amenities and a friendly atmosphere - voted by Bethesda Magazine as one of the best places to work out in the DC area. 

Enjoy a 3-month membership certificate, with a 55-minute personal training session and a 55-minute private Pilates session.

DC Dates Package ♦ $450

You and a friend will enjoy a baseball game, a play, a fabulous dinner, and a museum experience together. Plus a lovely 8"x10" frame to remember your time together!

• Two tickets to a regular season Nationals game next year in Section 313
• Two tickets to a show at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
• $100 gift voucher for a meal at Mei Wah
• Two tickets for a visit to the International Spy Museum
• 8"x10" frame from P Street Pictures

Upstairs on 7th ♦ $450

Upstairs on 7th seeks out an ever-changing roster of lines that come from around the world and looks for designers who are curious, inventive, passionate, meticulous and most of all kind and like to have fun.

As the boutique has evolved, Upstairs on 7th has sought out accessories and gifts that share the same DNA as the garments. There will always be something at U7 that you've never seen before, an element of surprise and the perfect something for the person who has everything, even better if that person is you!

This prize is a $250 gift voucher to Upstairs on 7th and the Usel necklace/bracelet by Maria Calderara (pictured) valued at $200. This lightweight piece is a tubular structure of soft shiny silver fabric with a silver leaf covered resin bead. Approximately 56" long. Can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. Handmade in Venice, Italy.

Brandywine Valley Getaway ♦ $430

Nestled in the lush countryside of Philadelphia, escape to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. The heart of "America's Garden Capital", the Brandywine Valley is always in bloom.

Enjoy a weekend away with:

• Two tickets to Winterthur - The "largest and richest museum of American furniture and decorative arts in the world," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Winterthur is also home to 1,000 acres of protected meadows, woodlands, ponds, and waterways. The 60-acre garden, designed by Henry Francis du Pont, is among America’s best, with magnificent plantings and massive displays of color throughout the year.
• Two tickets to Longwood Gardens - Spanning more than 1,100 acres, Longwood Gardens showcases horticultural splendor, intricate fountain systems, architectural grandeur, and so much more. It is one of the most-visited gardens in the country.
• A night at the nearby Fairville Inn - Formerly a residence, the Main House was most likely built in 1826 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Fairville Historic District. Fairville Inn's mission is for our guests to experience the joy that comes when we intentionally set aside time to engage with loved ones, and everything that is life-giving.

Big Apple Visit ♦ $400

Vamoose Bus has been running the Washington, DC - NYC service since 2004. With bus stops conveniently located in Bethesda, and Arlington, Vamoose will get you to Midtown Manhattan in 4 hours!

Two people will enjoy roundtrip tickets and a $200 gift card to enjoy a day in New York City!

Wine and Cheese  ♦ $400

Since 1955, Rodman's has been serving the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area with the highest quality groceries at the lowest prices. Family owned and operated, our little drugstore has grown into the Rodman's we all know and love today.

Prepare for your next get-together with this case of wine and $50 gift certificate from Rodman's!

You and 5 friends will enjoy a docent led tour of the beautiful Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens – home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, followed by lunch in the garden tea room.

Visit The Mansion that Became a Museum - "I want young Americans to see how someone lived in the twentieth century and how this person could collect works of art the way I have... I want to share this with the rest of the world." – Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Plan your visit to Hillwood here!

Open 365 days of the year, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Over 96 million people have visited Mount Vernon since 1860, when the estate officially opened to the public. The estate, gardens, and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Presently, an estimated 500 acres of this historic property have been painstakingly preserved along the banks of the Potomac River.

Continue your historical day with a meal at the Mount Vernon Inn, located on George Washington's estate and serving Traditional American fare in a Colonial setting. 

Framed photo by Scott Lassman ♦ $250

Scott Lassman is a lens-based artist who works in the areas of documentary, portrait, travel, and freestyle photography. Using an intuitive approach, he searches for images that resonate for moments of synchronicity in everyday life. Click to view some of his work.

The winner of this prize can choose a photograph of their choice. Scott will frame the photograph and deliver it.

Framing by Chevy Chase Art Gallery ♦ $250

Do you have artwork that needs framing? Have you always wondered what it was worth? This is the prize for you! Enjoy a $250 gift voucher toward your next piece of art or framing a piece you already own. 

Chevy Chase Art Gallery is dedicated to providing a diverse collection of high quality original paintings, sculpted pieces, glass artwork and museum quality custom framing.

One Year of NNV Supporting Membership ♦ $250

Engage in NNV's social, cultural, and wellness programming. Access our robust network of resources. NNV Supporting Membership is the perfect way to stay engaged and connected with your community! Click here to learn more about NNV's membership categories.

Note: If the winner is a current NNV member, $250 will go toward your membership renewal.

Two hours of technology support from Computeroo ♦ $200

Are you technologically challenged? Just need some help or support to better understand how best to maximize your time or your computer? Computeroo is for you!

Two hours of professional support and understanding to enhance your knowledge and proficiency.

Guided Tour of the Capital Jewish Museum ♦ $200

The Capital Jewish Museum is the only institution responsible for preserving the rich diversity of Jewish life and culture in the DC area. Through active outreach and collecting, the Museum safeguards archival material and stories that would otherwise be lost—stories that illuminate how Jewish Washingtonians have contributed to civic life, shaped their communities, and navigated moments of challenge and change.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Capital Jewish Museum for up to 10 people.

Bourbon & Cigars ♦ $105

Enjoy two bottles of Rodman's Limited Release bourbon from McClintock Distilling Company and three Caucus cigars from Georgetown Tobacco.

Bourbon & Chocolate ♦ $105

Enjoy two bottles of Rodman's Limited Release bourbon from McClintock Distilling Company and a box of Chocolate Napolitains from Läderach. 

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