Calendar of Events

September 2010
 

A Magical Musical Lunch benefitting DWC
Sunday, September 12, 1pm to 4pm
El Chavo Restaurant, 4441 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
Click for details & to RSVP
 

Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, Sept 15, 6:30-9pm

Volunteer Orientation is a crash course on all of the important information needed to be a successful volunteer, and it will familiarize you with the Downtown Women's Center programs, policies, and volunteer opportunities.  Leave with your first assignment in hand! Please RSVP to Volunteer Associate, Allison Bamberg, at Volunteer@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext 208.

13th Annual Gala - Home at Last

Monday, September 20

Mark your calendar for our 13th Annual Fundraising Gala.  Visit our Gala page to find out more.

Volunteer Training

Wednesday, September 22, 6:30-9pm
Volunteer Training is a workshop that educates volunteers about the root causes of homelessness, current events impacting homeless women, healthy boundaries, active listening, sisterhood, and how to have an influence in your community. This is a perfect training for volunteers seeking to work directly with DWC participants.
Please RSVP to Volunteer Associate, Allison Bamberg, at Volunteer@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext 208.

Hard Hat Tour
Wednesday, September 29
5:30 pm Reception and Introduction to Project Home (325 S. Los Angeles St., 90013)
6:15 pm Hard Hat Tour of DWC‘s new home (434 S. San Pedro St., 90013)
You are cordially invited to a Hard Hat Tour of the Downtown Women's Center's soon-to-be new home while it is still under construction! The tour will be on Wednesday, September 29 at 5:30 pm with a reception and introduction to Project Home and immediately following will be the Hard Hat Tour of DWC‘s new home at 6:15 pm (434 S. San Pedro St., 90013).

For your safety on the construction site, please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe, flat shoes.

Please RSVP to BrookeL@DWCweb.org or by calling (213)680-0600, ext 201.

Help Prepare A Meal
On-going
Help prepare a meal for the ladies of DWC with your friends or other volunteers! By providing some of the ingredients and helping to prepare the meal, you help DWC keep our meal costs down while also providing delicious and healthy meals to the Ladies we serve. We provide the menu, recipes, grocery list, and hands-on instruction. This opportunity is available for individuals and groups. For more information, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208.

Product Development Workshops
On-going
This is an exciting opportunity to share your creativity and expertise with the women we serve.  We are looking for volunteer Product Designers who are interested in creating products that the participants can make for the Social Enterprise Retail Store.   This will be done by offering a series of workshops to teach participants the skills needed to make and complete the product.  Previous and current workshops have included tote bags, chia clay products, scarves, rugs, journals, clothing alterations, whatever you can come up with!

We are currently looking for volunteers that can teach: Candle Making, Jewelry Making or Basic Sewing Class
Please fill out the Product Development Workshop Proposal and send it to Vanessa Wai, Social Enterprise Operations Manager, at VanessaW@DWCweb.org.

Spanish Speakers
On-going
DWC is always in need of Spanish speakers for translations, teaching workshops, and other day-to-day needs. If you speak Spanish and would like to volunteer, please let us know and we will get you involved with an opportunity that is a good fit for you! For more information, please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208.

Help Sort and Organize Donations
On-going
Sort and organize donations for an hour or an afternoon! DWC is very fortunate to receive large amounts of donations throughout the year, and we need help sorting them so the donations can get to the Ladies quickly and efficiently. This opportunity is great for people who love to organize or have an eye for fashion! It is available all Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons and can be scheduled for other days as needed. This opportunity is available for both individuals and groups. Please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208 if you are interested.

October 2010

Volunteer Orientation

Saturday, Oct 9, 2010, 9:00-11am

Volunteer Orientation is a crash course on all of the important information needed to be a successful volunteer, and it will familiarize you with the Downtown Women's Center programs, policies, and volunteer opportunities.  Leave with your first assignment in hand! Please RSVP to Volunteer Associate, Allison Bamberg, at Volunteer@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext 208.

Volunteer Training

Saturday, Oct 9, 2010, 11:00-4pm
Volunteer Training is a workshop that educates volunteers about the root causes of homelessness, current events impacting homeless women, healthy boundaries, active listening, sisterhood, and how to have an influence in your community. This is a perfect training for volunteers seeking to work directly with DWC participants.
Please RSVP to Volunteer Associate, Allison Bamberg, at Volunteer@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext 208.
 

Help Prepare A Meal
On-going
Help prepare a meal for the ladies of DWC with your friends or other volunteers! By providing some of the ingredients and helping to prepare the meal, you help DWC keep our meal costs down while also providing delicious and healthy meals to the Ladies we serve. We provide the menu, recipes, grocery list, and hands-on instruction. This opportunity is available for individuals and groups. For more information, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208.

Product Development Workshops
On-going
This is an exciting opportunity to share your creativity and expertise with the women we serve.  We are looking for volunteer Product Designers who are interested in creating products that the participants can make for the Social Enterprise Retail Store.   This will be done by offering a series of workshops to teach participants the skills needed to make and complete the product.  Previous and current workshops have included tote bags, chia clay products, scarves, rugs, journals, clothing alterations, whatever you can come up with!

We are currently looking for volunteers that can teach: Candle Making, Jewelry Making or Basic Sewing Class
Please fill out the Product Development Workshop Proposal and send it to Vanessa Wai, Social Enterprise Operations Manager, at VanessaW@DWCweb.org.

Spanish Speakers
On-going
DWC is always in need of Spanish speakers for translations, teaching workshops, and other day-to-day needs. If you speak Spanish and would like to volunteer, please let us know and we will get you involved with an opportunity that is a good fit for you! For more information, please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208.

Help Sort and Organize Donations
On-going
Sort and organize donations for an hour or an afternoon! DWC is very fortunate to receive large amounts of donations throughout the year, and we need help sorting them so the donations can get to the Ladies quickly and efficiently. This opportunity is great for people who love to organize or have an eye for fashion! It is available all Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons and can be scheduled for other days as needed. This opportunity is available for both individuals and groups. Please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Associate, at allisonb@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext.208 if you are interested.

November 2010

Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, Nov 2, 6:30-9pm

Volunteer Orientation is a crash course on all of the important information needed to be a successful volunteer, and it will familiarize you with the Downtown Women's Center programs, policies, and volunteer opportunities.  Leave with your first assignment in hand! Please RSVP to Volunteer Associate, Allison Bamberg, at Volunteer@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 ext 208.

December 2010

Grand Opening Celebration of Project Home

Exact Date(s) to be determined

Stay tuned for details, and click here to learn more about our Project Home expansion.