Van Metre Companies, one of WGB's loyal annual sponsors, held a festival to celebrate their first ever Socktober drive! It was a successful month-long effort with over 5,000 pairs of socks collected to donate to six nonprofits across the DMV area, including WGB. Thank you so much to all who participated!
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L to R: WGB Development & Communications Associate Kelly Mechak, WGB CEO Nicole Morris, WGB Volunteer Engagement Specialist Lisa McGrail, Van Metre Socktober campaign leaders Gary Bollinger and Joshua Blumberg. |
See the event featured in Business Wire here. |
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We held the second of our annual Military Shopping Days on Veterans Day as a salute to National Veterans and Military Families Month. It was a joy to honor those who serve and have served. We hosted over 60 shoppers at this month's event— nearly double the amount of our last Military Shopping Day! Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who spread the word for making this event so successful. |
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Thanksgiving Food Distribution |
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This year for Thanksgiving we partnered with Loudoun Hunger Relief to distribute 400 Meal Bags to neighbors in need. The bags contained nonperishable food items and grocery store gift cards to help local families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones.
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Our staff were joined by volunteers from Community Church and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office ensuring the drive-through food distribution went smoothly and safely. Our teams embraced this opportunity to help ease the financial stress that comes along with the holidays and allow families to focus on what is important: cherishing one another. A morning of grateful smiles plus words (and friendly honks) of appreciation was a great way to kick off the season of giving.
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>>> View a quick video recap here! <<< |
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Thank you so much to everyone who donated, fundraised, and spread the word about our organization on Giving Tuesday! Your selfless generosity will be felt beyond just one day as the women we serve take their first steps toward their new beginnings. |
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We were also fortunate enough to be featured on Great Day Washington for Giving Tuesday! It was an amazing opportunity to reach new audiences, and WGB co-founder Leslie Strittmatter did an amazing job sharing our work. Check out the full news segment! |
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MISS OUT ON GIVING TUESDAY? |
It's never too late to make a difference! WGB works year-round to provide aid for families in need, from day-to-day essentials to seasonal specialties. Help us start 2024 strong by clicking below! |
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Join us for an evening of holiday cheer! We invite kids (plus family and friends) to bring a donation and experience the joy of giving back. While you're at WGB, take a tour of our facility, assemble a snack pack, and do some fun holiday crafting! Family photos will also be available for $20 (a little reindeer told us Santa will be making an appearance!) |
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For gift donations, we are accepting: -
New unwrapped toys for toddlers to teens (please no stocking stuffers or weapon-like toys)
- $25 gift cards (e.g. Amazon, Target, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta)
- New pajamas, coats, and shoes for kids of all ages
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With the help of many generous donors and Santa's Workshop volunteer elves, we are able to distribute over 6,000 holiday gifts to hundreds of children every year, bringing the magic of the holidays to local families in need.
Brighten up a child's holiday season! We are collecting new unwrapped gifts through December 12th. Donations can be dropped off at WGB:
-Thurs. 12/7 | 10am-12pm -Sat. 12/9 | 11am-1pm -Tue. 12/12 | 4pm-7pm
Or shipped directly to WGB! Just enter our mailing address during checkout: 20 Export Drive Sterling, VA 20164 | |
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We will also be at Walmart in Chantilly Shopping Center on Saturday, December 2nd, from 12-4pm promoting our Gifts for Kids Drive efforts and collecting donations. Stop by to say hi and add a gift or two to our Santa's Workshop inventory! |
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As the temperature continues to drop, we fortify our efforts to provide good quality winter coats and accessories to women and children in need. New or gently used outerwear, hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, snow pants, and boots for women and children of all ages/sizes are much appreciated!
Help give the gift of warmth by donating items during our scheduled donation times, or host a drive with your neighbors, friends, and coworkers!
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A friendly reminder to keep voting for WGB through December 31st to help us earn funds from the Target Circle program! Your holiday gift and decór shopping can bring twice the magic this season! Each eligible purchase at a Target store, on target.com, or through the Target mobile app earns shoppers votes to support local nonprofits.
We’re asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue advancing our mission.
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Today (November 30th) is the last day to enter our Holiday Jewelry Tree Raffle! This unique piece was custom-made for Women Giving Back and is comprised of jewelry pins donated by numerous supporters from around the Northern Virginia area. All raffle ticket proceeds will support WGB’s programs and services helping women and children in crisis on a first step to stability. The drawing and winner announcement will take place December 1st. The prize can be picked up at WGB just in time to display for the holidays! |
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Entering the holiday season, many who feel fortunate enough not to need presents seek ways to supplement others' wish lists. If you are looking to lift up a family in need (or wondering what to get that person who is impossible to shop for), consider making a dedicated monetary gift to spread some holiday cheer! |
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Click to download a donation certificate and send it to your loved one to share your gift made in their name! |
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