Baseball Caps, Sunglasses, & Sunscreen
Posted 4/11/2023
Getting Ready for Summer
Spring has finally arrived, and it won’t be long until summer weather is upon us. Let’s help our local community stay protected in the beautiful California weather.
We will be collecting baseball caps, sunglasses, and sunscreen to be distributed to our partners like Br. Bennos, Fill-a-Belly, La Posada, and Operation Hope.
Contact passion2serve@girlfriendscare.org for drop off locations.
2022-10 Operation Hope
Posted 10/2/2022
October Outreach
Operation Hope North County provides a safe, caring, and supportive environment where families with children and single women experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives and reclaim independence. Participating in their resident program helps individuals regain emotional stability, learn the skills they need for financial well-being, create healthy relationships, and establish housing stability. Help children in transition celebrate the fall with this fun outreach project! We have two opportunities to serve:Costume Drive for Operation Hope and Others – Now through October 17
We’re collecting new children’s costumes to celebrate the season! Costumes will be provided to the children residing at Operation Hope and others. Specific needs for:
| Girls Girl Age 4-6yr Girl Age 6-9yr Girl 10-14yr |
Count 1 1 6 |
Boys Boy 10 months Boy Age 6-9yr Boy Age 10-14yr Boy Age 14-17yr |
Count 1 2 2 2 |
Participate in Operation Hope’s Trunk or Treat! – October 29th 6:30 – 7:30pm
We have six spots reserved for our girlfriends to enjoy the children in costumes and participate in a Trunk or Treat event at the Center. Provide treats for the kiddo’s and be done early enough to enjoy the evening! Costumes and car decorations optional.
| Date: Time: Location: RSVP: |
Saturday, October 29 Setup at 5:30; Trick or Treat 6:30-7:30 p.m. Program Parking Lot (859 E. Vista Way, Vista) Because this is a children’s event, registration in advance and ID at the event will be required. Registration is first come. Contact ellen@girlfriendscare.org to RSVP. |
Plan for 25 children
Operation Hope Staff will be coordinating the event.
Want to do more?
Opportunities to bring and serve meals are available. Meals must be commercially prepared. This is a great project for a family, neighbors, or small group of girlfriends! For more information https://operationhopeshelter.org/get-involved/more-than-a-meal/
2022-05 Family Recovery Center
JOIN US AT FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER – SPRING EVENT
Girlfriends Care returns to in person meetings!
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens, Grammas Care & guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, May 14th 10:00am – noon |
| WHERE: | Family Recovery Center, 1100 Sportfisher Dr, Oceanside 92054 |
| WHY: | We will learn the latest updates on Family Recovery Center and volunteer opportunities, including a special event in June.We’ll meet at 10:00 am for a light brunch, complete cards of encouragement for the program members and mix and mingle before our meeting. We will hear about Girlfriends Care opportunities, as well as examples of success stories of giving back to our communities – and how we can help. We will also provide a small gift to each of the program participants. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share. Be sure to bring a friend or two! |
WANT TO HELP?
For the women arriving with nothing:
- Women’s new tights – all sizes (especially large and plus sizes).
- New Sports bras – all sizes
2022 Just in Time – “My First Home” Drive
Published 4/16/22
Just In Time provided assistance to 1,588 transition age foster youth in 2021 with help from the community!
Just In Time for Foster Youth’s mission is to engage a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being. Envision a future in which every youth leaving the foster care system has a community of caring adults waiting for them after 18. Just In Time offers programs that assist youth (ages 18-26) with basic needs, life skills, furnishing their first home, attending college, job search & interview skills, financial fitness and more! Just In Time believes that consistent, long-term help from the heart is the foundation for the success of our youth so they can thrive and enjoy productive, satisfying lives.
Watch the 4 minute video below to hear youth share the lasting impact Just In Time has had in their lives:
https://youtu.be/_o16w_pnm08
HELP US SUPPORT JUST IN TIME’S “MY FIRST HOME” PROGRAM AND PROVIDE YOUTH SOME BASIC ITEMS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN HOME. THIS MONTH WE ARE COLLECTING THE FOLLOWING NEW ITEMS:
- Broom & dust pan sets
- Swiffer starter kits
- Spray mop that can be used with water
- Sponges & microfiber cleaning cloths
- Toilet bowl scrubber with holder
- Vacuum (basic upright or stick vacuum)
- Laundry baskets
- Laundry detergent pods & dryer sheets
- Dish detergent
- All-purpose cleaner
- Glass cleaner
SHIP YOUR ITEMS DIRECTLY TO
Just In Time
4560 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 2G
San Diego, CA 92120
Attn: My First Home
ORDER ITEMS VIA AMAZON FROM THIS WISHLIST. Ship items directly to Just in Time.
Learn more about Just In Time’s services and volunteer opportunities at: https://jitfosteryouth.org/
2021 Jeans Drive
August 16, 2021
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This month Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing new or gently used jeans. You know; the outgrown ones in our closets which are still in great condition. Some may look like they’ve never been worn! |
| When: | Drop off locations available between August 16 and September 10. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in very good/new condition |
Jeans will be distributed to kids in local transition programs such as Solutions for Change, Operation Hope, and, inventory allowing, additional kids in need in North County through local agencies. How you can get involved:
- Have kids gather outgrown jeans from their own closets and set aside for donation those they would be proud to wear.
- Ask friends and neighbors to participate. Either casually, or at a simple event hosted by the kids such as an ice cream social. Everyone brings jeans.
- Support local businesses and consider donating a new pair or two.
- Get your church, club, school or team involved! And set up a convenient drop off location for the members.
- Make a drop box and ask a local business to take donations. Make sure you check the location regularly and empty the box as needed!
- Donate online or by check and let us do the shopping for you.
- Purchase new jeans online and have them delivered. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for shipping information.
This is a great no-cost way for your kids to help other local kids in need!
2021 Food Bank Drive
Posted 6/12/21
For every $1
the San Diego Food Bank can provide
5 meals to families in need!
How far can you stretch a dollar these days? Could you make or buy 5 meals for just $1? That is just what the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is doing!
For the month of June we encourage you to take a moment and watch this video to our girlfriends from Alden Domini at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs.
Want to Help?
You can have fun shopping from the comfort of your home! Just follow this link and “purchase” food that will go directly to those in need and be assured that you are getting the best price (the Food Bank is able to purchase food at very low cost).
2021 YMCA – TAY
Posted 4/22/21
YMCA’s TAY Program
The YMCA is committed to supporting transition age youth (TAY) who face barriers to success in adulthood, including homelessness, abuse, and more, helping them lead healthy, successful lives. Entering adulthood is a critical developmental period that can be further complicated when a young person lacks a supportive network and faces a multitude of barriers. The YMCA offers innovative, effective programming in a safe and welcoming space.
Street Outreach
The YMCA Outreach Program is on foot outreach services in prominent homeless communities in Oceanside and is the first access point of the Y’s continuum of services. Outreach workers provide homeless youth with immediate resources and referrals to get them off the streets. Through diversion services homeless youth are able to access safe housing options and/or familial reunification.
Who They Serve
* Runaway, homeless, and street youth between the ages of 12-25
* Youth seeking safety in San Diego County
Services Provided
- Provide on-foot outreach and crisis assessment on the streets of North County, San Diego.
- Offer snacks, hygiene kits, clothing and other necessities to youth on the streets.
- Work with the youth to offer transportation to shelter and other supportive services.
- Advocate and assist youth through the process of getting off the street and finding a safe place.
HELP US COLLECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS!
- Women’s everyday shoes (tennis shoes etc. – sizes 7 through 9 are especially needed)
- Gift Cards
- Donations to purchase laundry cards – to wash the only clothes they have!
SHIP YOUR ITEMS DIRECTLY TO
TAY DROP-IN CENTER – NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
C/O Charity Brant
215 Barnes Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
ORDER ITEMS VIA AMAZON FROM THIS WISHLIST. Items can be shipped to address above.
MAKE A DONATION AND LET US DO THE SHOPPING FOR YOU
OR DELIVER YOUR ITEMS TO ANY DROP SITE BETWEEN NOW AND MAY 7th!
email Passion2Serve@girlfriendscare.org for a list of drop sites.
2020 Jeans Drive
August 1, 2020
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This month Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing new or gently used jeans. You know; the outgrown ones in our closets which are still in great condition. Some may look like they’ve never been worn! |
| When: | Drop off locations available between August 1 and 31. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in very good/new condition |
Jeans will be distributed to kids in local transition programs such as Solutions for Change, Operation Hope, and, inventory allowing, additional kids in need in North County through local agencies. How you can get involved:
- Have kids gather outgrown jeans from their own closets and set aside for donation those they would be proud to wear.
- Ask friends and neighbors to participate. Either casually, or at a simple event hosted by the kids such as an ice cream social. Everyone brings jeans.
- Support local businesses and consider donating a new pair or two.
- Get your church, club, school or team involved! And set up a convenient drop off location for the members.
- Make a drop box and ask a local business to take donations. Make sure you check the location regularly and empty the box as needed!
If you have a business in Oceanside, Vista or Carlsbad that would be willing to participate by accepting donations, please let us know. Contact Girlfriends Care at info@girlfriendscare.org with details.
2020 Milestone
Girlfriends Support Milestone House
Milestone House is not only a refuge for troubled foster teens, but an entire program dedicated to help them believe in themselves again, and become contributing members of our community.
Want to Help?
If it is in your heart to contribute to the recovery of these girls – you may either
- Go into their site MilestoneHouse.org (letting them know you’re a Girlfriend) or
- Drop off any of their needed items to the dropoff sites below:
Twin sheets
Twin comforters
Towels
Tupperware
Plastic kitchen ware
San Diego Food Bank Drive
For every $1
the San Diego Food Bank can provide
5 meals to families in need!
For the month of June we encourage you to take a moment and watch this video from Alden Domini at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to learn what they are doing to help our community during this current crisis.
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs.
Want to Help?
No need to don a mask and head out to the stores, you can have fun shopping from the comfort of your home! Just follow this link and “purchase” food that will go directly to those in need. Not only can you be assured that you are getting the best price (the Food Bank is able to purchase food at very low cost), but Girlfriends Care will also match the first $1,500 donated.
To learn more about how lives are being changed, watch this video.
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying well and safe.
