A grass-roots event that began with 50 women working on a Habitat for Humanity house for a single mother has blossomed into an annual event over the last six years: Women's Volunteer Day. Last year there were 140 participants! The spirit of giving—time, talent, and donations—in the West Michigan community is alive and growing.
The event is an opportunity for volunteers to offer their time, skills, and talent to several nonprofit organizations in the Holland/Zeeland area, to increase awareness of issues for women and children in West Michigan, and to promote networking among women in our community.
It's time to sign up if you're interested! This year's Women's Volunteer Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 25. Capacity is limited and you must be registered prior to the event to participate. The number of participants will be limited to first-come, first-served.
In the spirit of spontaneity, you'll discover your work assignment the day of the event. Plan to arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. at Hope Church in Holland, where you'll check in and assemble with your crew at the breakfast table. (We're asking for a $5 donation.) You'll set out with your crew to begin your tasks around 10 a.m., working for 4-6 hours and having lunch on your own.
Organizations you may be assigned to were listed in an earlier post; scroll down to follow the links and learn more about each.
During breakfast, we'll hold a raffle for artwork donated by talented women from West Michigan. Proceeds will go to Holland Rescue Mission, an organization that addresses homelessness and poverty. Also, we'll collect donation items for women and children at the Holland Rescue Mission's Family Hope Ministry Center, which shelters women, children, and intact families experiencing homelessness.
For women, the Mission needs: new panties and socks for women; shampoo, conditioner, hair gel/spray/mousse/etc., combs, brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, disposable razors, lotion, and feminine hygiene products.
For children, the Mission needs: diapers, wipes, sippy cups, pacifiers, bibs, onesies, and toddler/preschool snacks.
Just complete this online form as soon as possible to register. You'll receive a confirmation that we've received your information, and you'll be on an email distribution list for future event communications. We encourage you to build our community network by inviting to your sisters, friends, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, nieces, partners, and colleagues (aged 18 and older, please).
Thank you for your willingness to help!
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