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50 Great Places to Work

By

Sherri Dalphonse

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Jeff Elkins

There is no association between this article and Great Place to Work Institute Inc., the company based in San Francisco. Great Place to Work® is the registered trademark of Great Place to Work Institute Inc.

These employers offer interesting work, great pay and benefits, chances to learn and grow, and a sane work/life balance. How does your job compare?

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WHAT MAKES A PLACE TO WORK GREAT?If we were to choose one word: flexibility. As in letting employees telework and adjust their hours as needed—whether to spend less time sitting in traffic or to slip out for a child’s soccer game. That emphasis on work/life balance is one of the key things that this year’s 50 Great Places to Work share. Winning employers also offer challenging and meaningful work, opportunities to learn and grow, respect and support from management, and generous pay and benefits.

To put together our list, we first released an ap-plication that any organization could fill out, asking about such measures as health-care and vacation benefits, staff turnover, and charitable outreach. Then we surveyed a sampling of each applicant’s staff. The

7,500 employee surveys we received were largely what determined our 50 winners. After all, a company may offer amazing benefits on paper, but it’s not a great place to work if staffers aren’t happy there. Once all the survey data was in, it was analyzed by Leora Lawton of TechSociety Research in California, who also designed the survey. We compared like with like: small workplac-es with other small workplaces, information-technology firms with other IT firms, and so on.

In all, nearly 200 companies participated, and the competition was tough—employers don’t go through the process if they don’t believe they’re a great place to work. Still, if a company isn’t listed here, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not a great workplace—it could simply mean it chose not to apply.

What follows are snapshots of this year’s winning companies. Best of all—most are thriving and hiring.

Work With Cool TechnologyMany of our winners offer the chance to be exposed to cut-ting-edge tech or do challeng-ing projects. Here are five.

AsymmetrikANNAPOLIS JUNCTION

TOTAL STAFF: 87.COOL WORK: Provides govern-ment and health-care clients with problem-solving software using open-source technologies. DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS: A 401(k) contribution equal to 15 percent of salary; $5,000 a year for conferences and training or $3,000 for a new computer; paid health-care premiums.

DataSync TechnologiesMANASSAS

TOTAL STAFF: 31.

COOL WORK: Staffers with top-secret clearances do IT work for clients in the defense and intelligence communities.DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS: 25 days of paid time off, cash bonuses for five-year ($5,000) and ten-year ($10,000) anniver-saries, 401(k) contribution equal to 6 to 8 percent of salary, paid health-care premiums.

Data WorksRESTON

TOTAL STAFF: 51.COOL WORK: The company builds systems to help the in-telligence community sort huge amounts of data to com-bat terrorism.DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS: 401(k) contribution equal to 10 percent of salary and bonus; gym and cell-phone reimburse-ments; $2,000 every two years for a new laptop, phone, or oth-er technology; paid health-care

premiums and no deductibles; $5,000 training reimbursement, which includes conference travel expenses.

Science Systems and ApplicationsLANHAM

TOTAL STAFF: 787.COOL WORK: The science, en gineering, and IT staffs at this government contrac- tor, which collaborates with agencies including NASA, might perform cosmological studies to learn more about the birth of the universe or exam-ine weather changes shaping the Earth.DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS: A casual environment that’s also positive and professional; leadership that’s accessible and treats everyone with respect; quarterly gatherings where employees are recognized and rewarded for good work.

TRX SystemsGREENBELT

TOTAL STAFF: 18.COOL WORK: The company’s NEON Location Service is used by first responders, defense officials, and others who need to map and track personnel op-erating indoors, underground, or in other situations where GPS doesn’t work.DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS: Fully paid health-care premi-ums, stock options, biweekly catered lunches, and a foosball table that sparks lunchtime competition.

Going to the DogsThree winning firms that are pet-friendly

Advanced Simulation TechnologyHERNDON

TOTAL STAFF: 42.Employees not only do cool work—the company’s audio and radio communications technolo-gy goes into simulators that help

train soldiers and pilots—but they can do it alongside their dogs, which are welcome in the office every day. OTHER DOGGONE-GOOD BENEFITS: Generous PTO (20 to 35 days); unlimited sick leave; paid health-care premiums; a retirement-plan contribution

equal to 7 to 9 percent of salary; free use of a ski house in West Virginia; free Amazon Prime and Costco memberships; and a $1,000 gift certificate to the Inn at Little Washington for a ten-year work anniversary.

CarfaxCENTREVILLE

TOTAL STAFF: 832.You’ve probably heard the name: Carfax is known for its vehicle-history reports on used cars. The company tries to pay attention to the whole person—with, for example, coverage of acupuncture, chiropractic care, and fertility treatments. Allowing dogs—which, studies have shown, lower stress—fits right in.OTHER DOGGONE-GOOD BENEFITS: Up to six weeks of PTO plus a week off at Christ-mas; free lunch every Friday with raffles or games for prizes; an indoor “park” with a swing and a coffee bar; and a work-hard/play-hard office that has a putting green, basketball, and a shufflepuck table.

StratacommDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 32.This communications and marketing firm that special- izes in energy and transpor- tation—whose clients in- clude Nissan and the Depart-ment of Energy—fosters a fun team vibe. Besides pumpkin- carving contests, Margarita Day celebrations, group walks, and TED Talk lunches, it hosts a bring-your-dog-to-work day every few months.OTHER DOGGONE-GOOD BENEFITS: Unlimited vaca- tion; up to $500 in an HRA plan to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Timeless Benefit

It may not have taken a study to reveal what MetLife’s 2019 Employee Benefit Trends Study did: Of all the new benefits dangled in front of employees these days in an effort to lure or keep them, unlimited paid time off is the most popular.

Despite research that suggests workers with unlimit-ed PTO take less vacation than when they have defined time off, it doesn’t seem to matter: Some 72 percent of those surveyed by MetLife say unlimited PTO interested them the most.

It may be that the trust and flexibility that come with the policy hold the highest appeal. Of the 7,500 area employees who took our Great Places to Work survey, many were, in fact, happiest at companies that offer unlimited vacation. Of our 50 winners, 15 do.

during Friday Fun Times over cold-brew coffee or beer, both on tap. There’s incentive to come together as a team: They get bonuses—last year’s was worth 20 percent of base pay—when the company reaches its yearly revenue goal.

Management StrategiesRESTON

TOTAL STAFF: 18.When you’re a firm offering management advice to federal agencies, it’s a good idea to have your own management in order. This company’s employ-ees have nothing but praise for their bosses. Young staffers appreciate that they’re given responsibility and opportuni-ties to grow that they probably wouldn’t get at a larger firm. Also nice: paid health-care premiums, four weeks of PTO, and $100 a month to cover a cell phone.

Washington Area Women’s Foundation (WAWF)DOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 11.Through its research and ad-vocacy, this nonprofit supports programs that give young women more opportunities for economic security. At the same time, it supports its own staff of 11 with paid health-care premiums, a 401(k) contribution equal to 5 percent of salary, half-day Fridays in summer, and paid sabbaticals.

Small GemsSome of the happiest staff in our survey are at workplac-es that have fewer than 20 employees. These five winners are companies where every-one knows your name—and everyone has a voice.

Capitol BenefitsGAITHERSBURG

TOTAL STAFF: 13.A small staff doesn’t mean small benefits at this insurance agency. All employees get un-limited vacation, free member-ship to Life Time fitness, gener-ous pay, and free dinner when they work late. Little wonder there was zero turnover last year and the average tenure is about seven years.

Glassman Wealth ServicesVIENNA

TOTAL STAFF: 13.Barry Glassman, who owns this financial-advisory firm, shares the wealth: His staff enjoys unlimited vacation, paid health-care premiums, free lunch on Fridays (plus free lunch for a week when they sign a new client), early closing in summer, cold brew on tap, an office Pelo-ton bike, paid honeymoons, and the most sizable new-employee referral bonus we’ve seen—$50,000 paid over five years, as long as both employees stay.

Glen Echo GroupDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 19.Employees at this women-led communications and public- affairs agency say they feel like a family—some take yoga and Orangetheory Fitness classes together, and all of them bond

Healthy AttitudesMany great places to work pay attention to staff wellness—and as these winners show, many address whole health

Allison & PartnersDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 460 (12 in DC).HEALTHY BENEFITS: “Workout Wednesdays” allow staff at this San Francisco–based public- relations agency to take up to two hours during the day for wellness. There are also month-ly fitness challenges (planking, push-ups), unlimited vacation, and paid four-week sabbaticals after five years.

Cassaday & CompanyTYSONS

TOTAL STAFF: 50.HEALTHY BENEFITS: At this wealth-management firm, employees get free gym mem-berships; quarterly massages and spa days; healthy snacks; and sit/stand desks. Other perks that lower stress: five Fridays off in summer that don’t count toward PTO (already a generous 21 to 32 days); early- release days during the holi- day season to avoid Tysons traffic; a 401(k) contribution of 7.15 percent of salary, plus 2.3 percent to a cash-balance plan; and a percentage of the firm’s gross revenue.

GoCanvasRESTON

TOTAL STAFF: 153.HEALTHY BENEFITS: At this mobile-platform firm—which allows businesses to build custom apps that eliminate paperwork—employees enjoy free massages every two weeks; free yoga five times a month; a gym; a running club; meditation; free healthy snacks and subsidized healthy lunches; walking meetings; unlimited vacation; and pet insurance. Other perks that lower stress: extra “holidays” off, including Earth Day and Steve Jobs’s birthday; team outings such as casino nights and Cirque du Soleil.

The Motley FoolALEXANDRIA

TOTAL STAFF: 340.HEALTHY BENEFITS: This 25-year-old company, whose products offer in- vesting advice, invests in its staff, too, with nutrition consultations; subsidized Weight Watchers; a fitness center offering personal training and daily classes; treadmill and bike desks; a nap room; med itation; yoga three times a week; subsidized on-site mas- sages and mani-pedis; semiannual animal therapy; unlimited vacation; and sabbaticals.

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Have a Great Work/Life BalanceMore than almost any other measure, job flexibility—the ability to telework or set your own schedule—makes employees very happy. Here are six places with good scores for flexibility.

Akamai TechnologiesRESTON AND NORTHWEST DC

TOTAL STAFF: 7,400 (160 in Washington).HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? Employers this large aren’t often noted for flexibility, but the Cambridge,

Massachusetts–based company—it has built the world’s largest cloud deliv-ery platform—offers unlimited vacation, telecommuting, and flex schedules.OTHER PERKS: Subsidized backup child care, adoption reimbursement, $500 annual well- ness allowance, $20 a month for bike commuters, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time.

Cobec ConsultingSOUTHWEST DC

TOTAL STAFF: 80.HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? Everyone at this management con-sulting firm sets his

or her own schedule and can telework.OTHER PERKS: Prof-it-sharing; 20 days of PTO to start; monthly social events including a company ski trip; and a renovated office with beer on tap, espresso, and a karaoke machine.

Educe GroupBETHESDA

TOTAL STAFF: 67.HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? At this consult-ing firm—which helps clients such as the US Postal Service implement talent-management technology—staff-ers not only can work remotely if needed but can live

anywhere. While about 20 people work out of Bethes-da, the rest live in 25 other states.OTHER PERKS: Prof-it-sharing ranging from 5 to 20 percent of an employee’s sal-ary, paid health-care premiums, $200 a month for phone and internet, $140 a month for commut-ing, the week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and twice-a-year staff gatherings in destinations such as Vail and Miami.

RemineFAIRFAX

TOTAL STAFF: 130.HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? At this three-year-

old startup that offers technology to real-estate agents, everyone is trusted with unlimited vaca-tion and work-from-home options.OTHER PERKS: Catered lunch ev- ery day, along with a kitchen stocked with breakfast fare and snacks; a young, high-en-ergy, fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

R Street InstituteDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 62.HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? At this libertarian and right-of-center-

leaning think tank, staff get unlimit-ed PTO (and are encouraged to use it, including two weeks in August); they also can work from wherever they need to (and might join a meeting via a screen on a mo-bile robot).OTHER PERKS: $1,200 a year for wellness, $3,000 a year for student- loan repayment, $400 a year toward a new phone, and $40 a month toward cell service.

SonatypeFULTON

TOTAL STAFF: 230.HOW FLEXIBLE IS IT? Almost all employ-

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Making a DifferenceMany places offer work that impacts the greater good. Here are five.

Bellwether Education PartnersDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 58.HOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE: This nonprofit aims to shake up public edu-cation and improve student outcomes. MORE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT: Flex-ibility to work wher-ever and whenever; paid sabbaticals.

Home Builders InstituteDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 265.HOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE: This nonprofit offers training to help at-risk youth, veterans, displaced workers, and others find jobs in construction.MORE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT: 401(a) contribution equal to 8 percent of sal-ary, paid long-term-care insurance.

Human Resources Research OrganizationALEXANDRIA

TOTAL STAFF: 134.HOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE: PhDs at this nonprofit use applied behavioral science to improve the performance

of those working in education, govern-ment, and private companies.MORE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT: Free parking or $125 a month for Metro, 30 days of PTO after nine years.

New Editions ConsultingFALLS CHURCH

TOTAL STAFF: 62.HOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE: This government contractor’s projects address issues em-ployees seem pas-sionate about, such as aging, disability, and housing. Plus, it gives each staffer $500 for a nonprofit of his or her choice.MORE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT: Paid “babymoons” for first-time parents.

Northern Virginia OrthodonticsASHBURN

TOTAL STAFF: 53.HOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE: First, by straightening teeth, giving people reason to smile. Second, through community out-reach that’s raised more than $1 million for local charities.MORE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT: One free Starbucks drink a day—and discounts on teeth whitening; shopping sprees and other rewards for hitting quarterly goals.

tions such as Greece and Italy.

SequoiaRESTON

TOTAL STAFF: 70.HOW THEY EARN IT: Software and engineering that revolves around data-sharing for de-fense, intelligence, and homeland- security agencies. PERKS BESIDES MONEY: Profit- sharing contribu- tion of 10 percent of salary to each 401(k), paid health-care premiums, $10,000 referral bonus ($40,000 af-ter three successful referrals), 40 hours allotted for training annually, $600

wellness allowance, new computer ev-ery two years, $600 ISP/cell allowance, and up to seven weeks of PTO.

Tiber SolutionsFAIRFAX

TOTAL STAFF: 13.HOW THEY EARN IT: Data warehousing and analytics for government and commercial clients.PERKS BESIDES MONEY: Fully paid health-care premiums plus “Tiber Training” every other month to catch up on new technologies. Also, because it’s a virtual office, em-ployees can work at

home when not on a client site.

Other winners that scored well for compensa-tion: Bellwether Education Partners, Capitol Benefits, Data Works, Glassman Wealth Services, Glen Echo Group, Northern Virginia Orthodon-tics, REDLattice, R Street Institute, Stratacomm, Studio Bleu Dance Center, and Washington Area Women’s Foundation.

ees at this IT com- pany work from home at least one or two days a week —some of them do so every day.OTHER PERKS: Stock options.

Other winners with high scores for flexibility: Asym-metrik, Capitol Benefits, Glassman Wealth Group, Glen Echo Group, Insignia Federal Solutions, Mass-Mutual Greater Washington, New Editions Consult-ing, Stratacomm, Studio Bleu Dance Center, Tiber Solu-tions, TRX Systems, and Washington Area Women’s Foundation.

Good Pay? Check!Money matters, of course—it’s a top reason why people like their jobs. Here are four winners where employees are especially happy with how much they earn.

InCadence Strategic SolutionsMANASSAS

TOTAL STAFF: 109.HOW THEY EARN IT: This IT firm special-izes in biometrics and identity-man-agement technology for clients such as the FBI and the State Department.

PERKS BESIDES MONEY: Free salad lunch three times a week, an electric fireplace in the kitchen, annual employee-appre-ciation week, and a big emphasis on giving back through company volunteer efforts.

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TOTAL STAFF: 61.HOW THEY EARN IT: Selling insurance.PERKS BESIDES MONEY: Great flexibility, a sup-portive culture and boss, bonus- es, and incentive trips to destina-

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Not Just Another Government ContractorThe Washington region is crawling with companies that offer infor- mation technolo-gy, engineering, program man- agement, and other services to the federal government— often for defense and intelligence agencies. Here are a few winning ones.

AnaVationCHANTILLY

TOTAL STAFF: 101.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: Employees say that the work

is interesting and challenging and that the company’s leaders are always supportive and ap-preciative, whether providing work/life balance or spot bonuses.

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TOTAL STAFF: 274.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: Employee benefits include a $1,000 bonus for buying a home or $500 for a new apartment lease; parking subsidies; use of Nationals season tickets; and end-of-year bonuses for all.

Delta ResourcesALEXANDRIA

TOTAL STAFF: 350.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: Every hour of overtime is paid, in either cash or extra leave. Employ-ees also praise the work/life balance.

Entegra SystemsHANOVER

TOTAL STAFF: 165.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: With perks that include a contribution to each 401(k) equal to 15 percent of salary, paid health-care premiums, a stock-rights plan, and a holiday party at the Kennedy Center.

Insignia Federal GroupTYSONS

TOTAL STAFF: 150.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: Support-ive bosses give employees the flexibility and au-tonomy to do their jobs and grow; perks include end-of-year bonuses and holiday parties at sites such as a Caps game.

Matrix ConsultingRESTON

TOTAL STAFF: 20.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: With ben-efits that include unlimited vacation; paid health-care

premiums and an HSA account to fund out-of-pocket expenses; $10,000 employee- referral bonuses; a biannual allow-ance for new tech-nology ($1,500) and annual allowances for fitness ($300) and entertainment such as sporting events and concert or play tickets ($200); free Uber and Lyft rides.

NovettaMcLEAN

TOTAL STAFF: 950.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: With nice benefits such as a contribution of up to 4 percent of an em-ployee’s salary into a

401(k), plus 100-per-cent match up to 6 percent; $5,000 reimbursement for adoption or surro-gacy; cold brew for those at headquar-ters; frequent social gatherings.

REDLatticeCHANTILLY

TOTAL STAFF: 57.HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: By offering unlimited vacation, paid health-care premiums, a 401(k) match of 7 percent of salary, profit- sharing, and a work- hard/play-hard of- fice that has beer taps, a wine fridge, an espresso ma-chine, and a Pelo- ton bike.

SplunkTYSONS

TOTAL STAFF: 4,498 (362 in Tysons).HOW THEY RISE ABOVE: With flexi-ble schedules and telecommuting, depending on the client, plus free espresso and nitro brew, kombucha and beer on tap, free lunch every Monday and free breakfast every Friday, and a lot of free snacks, includ-ing guacamole and chips, wasabi peas, chocolate-covered pretzels, and ice-cream bars in the summer.

Other 2019 Great Places to Work that do government work

include Advanced Stimulation Tech-nology, Asymmetrik, Cobec Consulting, DataSync Technol-ogies, Data Works, InCadence Strategic Solutions, Manage-ment Strategies, ManTech Interna-tional, New Editions Consulting, Science Systems and Ap-plications, Sequoia Holdings, Tiber Solutions, and TRX Systems.

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TOTAL STAFF: 8,250.At this IT firm that works with de-fense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies, almost 50 percent are military veterans—some 47 percent of hires in 2018 were

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TOTAL STAFF: 26.In a high-ceilinged office with a view of the Potomac River, this archi-tecture firm has designed a place where people love to work. Two times a week, col-leagues go on runs or walks together. Twice a month, fueled by office beer and wine, “Do Cool Sh!t” gatherings bring them to- gether to talk about an employ-ee-chosen topic. Other nice perks include unlimit- ed vacation; free dinner and ride home when work-ing late.

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TOTAL STAFF: 52.The dance, voice, and other instructors here have more than one reason to dance at work. The largely female staff says they’re treated so well that Studio Bleu feels like a family. (One colleague who is also a hairstylist will even do their hair for free.) Benefits that keep everyone light on their toes in- clude great flexibil- ity, unlimited vaca-tion, and frequent free meals.

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Vox MediaDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 859.The revenues and growth of digital media compa-nies aren’t always assured these days, and Vox—home to Eater, Curbed, SB Nation, and other brands—is no exception. Yet one thing is clear: The company has made a concerted effort to be all-inclusive, with diversity and inclusion groups, gender-neutral bathrooms, and other benefits that earned it 95 out of

100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index. Other perks: unlimited vacation and a stocked kitch-en that includes free avocados and La Croix.

Great If You’re a Lawyer

Harris, Wiltshire & GrannisDOWNTOWN DC

TOTAL STAFF: 83.Law firms aren’t always known for providing work/life balance, but HWG does—thanks in

part to requiring no billable hours and offering unlimited vacation. Staffers say they feel like family, and everyone eats lunch together at one table. Other nice benefits: paid health-care premiums and a 401(k) contribution of up to 9 percent of salary.

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TOTAL STAFF: 238.

At this commercial general contractor, staff is given not only the opportu-nity to create cool spaces—clients in-clude Amazon, the Washington Post, and the restaurant Del Mar—but to learn, grow, and build their own fu-tures. Two-thirds of senior management started at entry level, and promo-tions are awarded three times a year. Other perks: free lunch on Mondays, free breakfast on Fridays, a Kegera-tor, nitro cold brew, and a Caribbean cruise for field staff after ten years of service.

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TOTAL STAFF: 1,634.Need personalized shirts for your office 5K team? Custom koozies for a bachelor party? Custom- ers use Custom Ink’s website for made-to-order apparel and ac- cessories. In what “Inkers” describe as a fun, supportive environment, there’s free lunch on Thursdays, an occasional snack cart, cold brew, and events such as Talk Like a Pirate Day, sur-prise massages, and cornhole tournaments.

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TOTAL STAFF: 20.Employees at many of our Great Places to Work say their colleagues feel like family, but this wholesale insurance distribu-tor—it works with brokers—had an especially high score for “family feel.” Staffers get

together for an an-nual Thanksgiving potluck, a holiday party, and outings such as a Potomac River cruise.

Great If You Like Giving Back

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