Make a Splash with WGB's Summer WIPEout drive!
As we head into summer, we want to make sure the nearly 600 babies we serve through our Diaper Pantry have enough supplies to stay dry, clean, and cool.
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.
Our clients are qualified and referred by their case managers and social workers. Most are typically living in shelters or part of a transitional program in and around the DMV area.
Our volunteers provide personal service and uplifting interaction in a unique boutique-like atmosphere. Together, 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 basic necessities free of charge. Through generous donations we make sure these women and children have what they need 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.
In 2023
17,667
hours volunteered.
25,800
women and children served.
$ 325,562
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, diapers 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, 16 unaccompanied.
Annual Events
Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 11am-2pm
M&T Bank’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, benefitting Women Giving Back, is held in honor of International Women’s Day and an opportunity to recognize the power of women. M&T’s inspirational program celebrates the exceptional impact that Women Giving Back, and the thousands of women that support us, are having on women and children in the Greater Washington D.C. area.
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 4-7pm
Ready to get your Fiesta on? Our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta celebrates our annual sponsors and volunteers; plus, with so many fun underwriting opportunities it’s a great way for donors to show their support. Get your tickets and join us for a spirited evening of festivities!
Tee Off for WGB
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 4-7pm
TopGolf One Loudoun is the place to be! You don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to network and enjoy a great game of golf. Food, drinks, and swag bags included. Single tickets and private bays available. Bring your family, friends, and the whole team for a great night of FUNdraising!
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Corporate partnerships are a big part of our growth in so many ways 🤝 A few recent examples:
🍷 Vienna Vintner, a frequent donor to our silent auctions and annual events, hosted a fundraiser for WGB, donating 20% of that day’s sales to support our work and garnering additional donations from attendees (thank you to all who joined us!)
🌐 7×24 Exchange DC Chapter sponsored our Back to School supplies again and brought a super efficient group of volunteers to pack them all for distribution next month
☁️ Salesforce, one of our well-established corporate volunteer groups, selected WGB for their "Connect for Good" campaign in June, having us at their McLean office to share our mission and participating in corporate match donations
💻 Carahsoft, a longtime annual sponsor, invited us to be an exhibitor at their recent Women of Government IT Summit, encouraging clothing donations and support of our programs
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Keep up the great work!
Remember to stop by Vienna Vintner this Sunday between 1-5pm! Sample some wine and bring home your favorites with 20% of all sales being donated to support women and children in crisis. Our van will also be there to collect gently used women and children’s clothing, and new diapers and wipes.
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.Shoutout to The Providencia Group for being true Youth Program champions! In addition to contributing to our Summer WIPEout drive for diapers, they purchased 100 new backpacks for our Back to School distribution and will be volunteering with us in September.
Looking to get involved?
👶 Help restock our Diaper Pantry: womengivingback.org/summer-wipeout-diaper-drive/
✋ Sign up to volunteer: womengivingback.org/volunteer/
