Give holiday gifts to
the Ladies. See items needed on our online wish list
at
Amazon.com or see our basic holiday needs
below.
Make a financial contribution
to help end homelessness for women.
Give online or call Galina Peters, Development
Associate, at (213) 680-0600.
Provide food for a holiday meal.
Contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org or (213) 680-0600 to find out what is
needed.
Create a holiday fund-raising drive
on Facebook's causes with your friends.
Click here to get started.
Volunteer at one of our holiday
celebrations. Visit our schedule to
learn more.
Host a holiday donation party. Warm the hearts of
your guests with the opportunity to give back! Contact Samantha
Stanley, Events Coordinator, at
SamanthaS@DWCweb.org
for ideas or see more information below.
Shop for your holiday gifts at MADE by
DWC. See beautiful handmade items created by the Ladies at
MADEbyDWC.org or visit
our cafe and shop at the Center.
DONATING GIFTS
DWC
kindly asks for your support in collecting gifts for our
community this coming holiday season!
Visit our full online wish list at
Amazon.com or see the basic items need most
below.
DWC HOLIDAY NEEDS
- $5 Gift Cards to local grocery and drug stores, and
Amazon.com
Coordinate a Drive at your work, school or place of
worship
Get your friends or colleagues
involved and coordinate a drive for any of the items mentioned above!
We can help with ideas on how to get started and publicity materials.
To coordinate a drop off, contact Allison Bamberg,
Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600.
DONATING FOOD & DECORATIONS
Putting on festive holiday celebrations takes the support of
our whole community. Donate food, decorations and other materials needed
to put on our Holiday celebrations. Contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer
Associate, at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org or (213) 680-0600 to find out what is needed.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There is a lot to be thankful for this year at DWC and we will certainly
be celebrating. There will be food, crafts, karaoke, and plenty of fun!
December Holidays
Christmas Eve and Day (December 24th-25th)
All Volunteer positions have been filled - thank you!
Kwanzaa Celebration (December 26-31)
Celebrate the seven principles of African culture with us! We will be
celebrating Kwanzaa throughout the week and will need your help
celebrating by creating Kwanzaa mats!
Sign-ups start December 1st. Contact Allison Bamberg,
Volunteer Associate, at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org or (213) 680-0600.
New Year’s Eve and Day (December 31-January 1st)
We’ll be ringing in the New Year with food, crafts, and good cheer. Join
us as we welcome 2011!
Sign-ups start December 1st.
Contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at
Volunteer@DWCweb.org or (213) 680-0600.
To get involved in any holiday volunteer opportunities or to pledge for
items needed to put on these celebrations, please contact Allison
Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate,
Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213)
680-0600.
HOST A HOLIDAY PARTY
TO BENEFIT DWC
Hosting for the Holidays? Add some
spirit to your holiday party this year by giving your guests the
opportunity to donate to the Downtown Women's Center! Asking
your guests to donate funding or items most needed by the Ladies
is a fun and easy way to share in the spirit of giving this
holiday season! For more information on hosting a fundraiser on
behalf of DWC or how to donate, contact Events Coordinator
Samantha Stanley at
SamanthaS@DWCweb.org and see our basic Holiday Needs below.
DWC HOLIDAY NEEDS
- $5 Gift Cards to local grocery and drug stores, and
Amazon.com
DWC HOLIDAY FAQS:
1. What should I donate?
Please refer to our on-line
Amazon.com wish lists to purchase donations that will come
directly to us. Check-in regularly for current needs. Purchases here are specifically chosen to match the
needs and preferences of each Lady. If you are dropping off
donations, please view our
wish list here.
Please note we are asking for new or like-new items for gift giving.
2. Where should I drop off food and gift donations?
To coordinate a drop off, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department
Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org,
(213) 680-0600. All donations can be dropped off at the Day Center
during operating hours from 9am to 4pm. Other arrangements can be made
as necessary. Please clearly label your donation as a holiday
gift. If you are shipping your gifts, please indicate it is a
holiday gift.
3. Can my group come volunteer/run a drive/gift collection?
Absolutely! We can help with planning and promotion as required. Please
contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate,
Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213)
680-0600.
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