Canine Companions
Northeast Region
The Capital Chapter members include Canine Companions graduate teams, puppy raisers, volunteers and supporters in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and West Virginia. Our mission is to raise awareness of the Canine Companions mission, to raise puppies and to fundraise.
If you’re looking for deeper engagement as a Canine Companions volunteer, we encourage you to get involved with our chapter.
There are many opportunities to volunteer with our chapter year-round doing the following activities
Dogfest is our annual signature fundraising event.
DogFest Washington DC – September 24 Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston, VA – 11:00am
Chapter President
Jackie Cheshire
In addition to serving as Capital Chapter President, Jackie has served as chair for DogFest Washington DC since its inception. In 2015, Jackie received the Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism Award, which honors people engaged in volunteer activities benefiting the greater community. In 2017, Jackie was awarded the Canine Companions Jack Warnock Volunteer Service Award which honors volunteers who have shown tremendous dedication to Canine Companions and its mission. Jackie and her family’s passion goes above those of a volunteer. She has provided the Northeast with many opportunities in the DC-Northern VA area and is always willing to eloquently speak on behalf of the organization.
Chapter Vice President
Tori Cheshire-Junkins
Click here and reserve your tickets and be sure to join us in person for our annual “Salute Indepenence ” Veterans Day event November 9th, 2022. Each year we present the annual Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr., Esq., USA (Ret.)…
DogFest is coming to a community near you so grab your leash and get ready to have a tail-waggin’ good time!
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