Helping Women and Children in Crisis by Distributing Clothing at No Cost.
The foundation of everything we do is to ensure women and
children receive the basics in life.
The WGB Store is filled with donated clothing, accessories, shoes and more, for both women and children. Our clients are qualified by their case managers, and are most typically living in shelters or part of a transitional program in and around the Greater Washington DC area.
Our volunteers provide personal service and uplifting interaction in a unique boutique-like atmosphere. We are able to provide compassion, and companionship in otherwise tough situations.
Many clients leave their crises with only the clothing on their backs. We are here to help them restock those basic necessities free of charge. Through generous donations we make sure these women and children have what they need to to rebuild their lives and restore their dignity.
This increased self-esteem leads to an obvious resilience, poise and pep in their steps. They have their own checklist of to-dos and our job is to get them every step closer:
- Secure a stable roof over their head
- Gain and maintain employment
- Become more financially sound to make ends meet; and then some
- Apply their experiences and opportunities toward learning tools for their children
We watch them move up and away from the hurdles that once held them back.
Since 2016
70,242 +
hours volunteered.
35,457
women and children served.
$ 4,457,633
in kind value of clothing distributed.
Volunteer
On store days we need volunteers to help clients shop for clothing, restock the racks, provide childcare, check out our shoppers and overall, manage needs much like a retail department store.
Become a personal shopper, coordinate a donation drive; on or off-site (clothing, accessories, shoes, snack packs, toiletries and more!), facilitate corporate and community outreach and/or become a sort leader.
We welcome individuals, groups, families, schools/universities, businesses of any size, religious organizations, clubs and more. Children are welcome to volunteer if at least 12 and accompanied by an adult, 15 unaccompanied.
Annual Events
Tee Off for WGB
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 4-7pm
Top Golf of Loudoun is the place to be! Open bar, appetizers, single or team tickets and private bays. Bring your family, friends and colleagues. We will continue to add additional information here; as plans proceed. You can register here to play, sponsor or both! If interested in available sponsorships, please email Info@WomenGivingBack.org! 100% proceeds benefit WGB.
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 – more details to come
In years past, our Cinco de Mayo event has helped us sustain all of the programs, clothing and opportunities we offer our clients. Throughout the year, the women who shop at the WGB store leave with big smiles, new clothes and that big boost of self-esteem that they need; to participate fully in the workplace and embark on a new path towards self-sufficiency.
Case Manager Open House
Friday, April 23, 2021| 10am-2pm – more details to come
Women Giving Back’s Case Manager & Social Worker Open House and Community Resource Fair is a free event that will connect you to those working on the front lines in our community to combat poverty, homelessness and help families move to self-sufficiency across the region. You don’t have to have case manager or social worker in your title to attend. This event is for anyone who refers clients to Women Giving Back.
Annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Monday, March 8, 2021| 4-5pm – International Women’s Day
This year’s Women’s Empowerment Luncheon is being transformed into a virtual Empower Hour presented by M&T Bank. Our goal is to inspire, unite, educate and motivate attendees from different backgrounds, age groups and professional fields in an effort to celebrate each other’s growth and successes. Proceeds from this event go directly to Women Giving Back’s programs, which serve the increasing number of vulnerable women and children in our communities. Email: Info@WomenGivingBack.org for more details and sponsorship opportunities.
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The annual Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Give Choose 24-hour day of giving is on March 16th. This effort benefits local charities serving our community; including Women Giving Back. 💜 Early giving starts TODAY.💜
The goal is to inspire our community to come together to give generously to charities that make our community the best place to grow up and grow old. Help make our community one of the most generous in Virginia. Choose Women Giving Back and give.
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Please help us give a warm welcome to our new board member, Vanessa Williams, LCSW. Williams is the Director of After Care & Supportive Housing at Cornerstones in Reston, Virginia. She supervises 4 – 5 case managers that work with clients who were formerly homeless and now the clients are housed and receiving wrap around case management services to help them maintain stable housing. She has been employed with Cornerstones since October 2011 holding various positions such as: Case Manager, Clinical Case Manager, Senior Case Manager, and her current role as well. Vanessa holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (November 2017), She is a LCSW with patience, compassion, empathy, excellent people and communication skills. She has a passion for helping others and she is motivated to make a difference in others lives. Vanessa is a lover of music; she enjoys singing and playing the drums at church. She enjoys playing kickball, going to the movies, going out to eat, and hanging out with family and friends. Vanessa is an outgoing person and you can always catch her smiling! Welcome, Vanessa!
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Vanessa is incredible!
Welcome Vanessa…so happy to have you as part of the WGB family
Welcome Vanessa!!
Welcome Vanessa. Looking forward getting to know you. Congratulation!
Welcome Vanessa!
Yippee!!! We LOVE Vanessa and her colleagues. Congratulations from The Tin Cup Fund. 🎉
As always, an urgent need is diapers sizes 4-6; and baby wipes. These can be left in our blue donation bin, on the side of our warehouse. They can also be shipped directly to Women Giving Back at 20 Export Drive. Sterling, VA 20164. Our wish list can be found here: amzn.to/37Yrf8a
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