Helping Women and Children in Crisis by Distributing Clothing and Other Essentials at No Cost

UPDATES & CURRENT EVENTS

We kicked off October with our Referral Partner Open House & Community Resource Fair, inviting our partners to connect with each other and share resources to better assist the clients we serve. This is one of our favorite events as we get to celebrate the dedicated advocates working hard to strengthen our community. Thank you to Inova for sponsoring the event, and to all our exhibitors and attendees (this year nearly 60 agencies were represented!).

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We had a BALL at our annual Tee Off for WGB Topgolf fundraiser! With the help of our event sponsors, guests, auction donors and bidders, we raised nearly $40,000 for our programs supporting local women and children in crisis. A huge thank you to all who participated, and to Ms. Fixit & Heritage Contracting for sponsoring the event!

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Our second ever Holiday Jewelry Tree Raffle is underway! This unique custom art piece comprised of donated jewelry pins was created by a WGB supporter, and could be yours if the odds are in your favor!

Raffle tickets are on sale now through December 1st. After the winner drawing and announcement on December 2nd, the prize will be available for pickup at WGB's office— just in time to display for the holidays!

Purchase raffle tickets here.

All proceeds directly support WGB.

A warm welcome to our three new Board members! We are excited to add each of their unique backgrounds and experiences to our leadership team.

• Letitia Silas, Attorney & Partner, Conn Maciel Carey

• Amanda Baxter, Group Executive, Atlas Arteria

• Dee McGuire, Director of Clinical Operations, HCA Healthcare / Reston Hospital Center

Learn more about our new Board members here.

LOOKING AHEAD

WGB has been selected once again to benefit from the Giant Food Community Bag Program, which makes it easy for customers to contribute to their local communities.

When: the month of November

Where: Giant located at 2425 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA

What: each Community Bag purchased = $1 donated to WGB

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To learn more about this program, please visit giantfood.2givelocal.com

The most wonderful time of the year will be here before we know it! We are collecting donations for our Holiday Gifts for Kids through December 10th. Learn more about hosting a drive or make a donation here.

As we approach the end of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and support throughout the year. Your commitment has made a significant impact on the lives of women and children in crisis. Thanks to your efforts, Women Giving Back is the largest provider of free clothing in the region, serving over 32,000 individuals annually. To continue our work and expand our reach, we need your help more than ever. Here are a few ways you can support us in the coming year:

Volunteer Your Time: Join us for upcoming events and initiatives. Your hands-on support is crucial.
Spread the Word: Share our mission with your circles. The more people know about our cause, the greater our impact.
Donate: Consider making a year-end donation. Every contribution, big or small, helps us move closer to our goals.

We are excited about the opportunities for growth ahead of us. Thank you again for your continued support!

Warmly,

Susan Ruiz

Volunteer Engagement Specialist

This month, we are excited to spotlight Christina Tran! A senior at Dominion High School in Loudoun County, Christina started volunteering with us in June. Even though she is fairly new, she has been one of our most dedicated and active volunteers, logging nearly 170 hours and quickly rising to the Sort Leader role. We hope her experience with us inspires other young future leaders to get involved in the community as well!

"I first partnered with WGB for the sake of expanding my community involvement, but my experience as a volunteer and Sort Leader has provided me with so much more than the hours I’ve racked up. I’ve spent much of my life living in the background, afraid to speak up and take the initiative. But my role as a Leader at WGB allowed me to realize that I always had it in me to push through my limits and challenge the barriers I built upon myself. Assisting fellow dedicated volunteers and clients in need, or simply bringing a smile to someone’s face, is a reward in itself. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities that I have received from working with WGB."