October Meeting in North County
Posted 9/20/18
Join us at Bread of Life
Join us for Second Saturday Brunch featuring Bread of Life Rescue Mission. Bread of Life feeds dinner to the homeless and provides a place to sleep in the winter, plus other services for our local poor and homeless. We will take a tour of their modest facility and learn more about how this organization functions and the services they provide.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, October 13, 2018, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | Bread of Life, 1919 Apple Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 |
| WHY: | Help make lunches for the guests at Bread of Life and learn more about how Bread of Life is impacting our community. |
| 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! |
(Please sign up here if you are able to bring any of the following)
Individual snacks (granola bars, chips, etc.)
Individual treats (cookies, fruit snacks, pudding, etc)
Fresh Fruit (oranges or apples)
Bottled water and/or fruit juice
Large jars of creamy peanut butter
Large jars of jelly
Paper bags, sandwich bags, snack bags
Other suggested donations for Bread of Life
12 oz. Styrofoam cups, plastic forks,
paper or Styrofoam plates,
45 gallon trash bags, Smart & Final Gift Cards
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
5th Walk for a Cause
Posted 9/14/18
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Walk and Talk for a Cause |
| WHEN: | Saturday, 10/27/2018, 10:00 AM, walk for about an hour (any pace is fine, we will be pairing up!) and return to Linda’s condo for snacks and chatting afterwards. |
| WHERE: | Meet at Linda Nickey’s house by Fanuel Park in Pacific Beach. Walk on the Baywalk and Ocean St. Exact location will be provided with RSVP. |
| COST: | $25.00(suggested) includes champagne, snacks and chatting afterwards |
| WHY: | To have fun with girlfriends, laugh, enjoy the beach and make a difference for many. 100% donated goes to the SD Food Bank to help those in need in our community. (your checks will be made out to Girlfriends Care. You will be sent a receipt from Diana at GFC following the walk.) |
| HOW: | RSVP to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org |
Jeans Drive for Kids
This August, Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing gently used jeans just in time for school. 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 15 and 31. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in good to nearly 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.
- 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 your bank, dry cleaners, community center or library 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 Ellen at ellen@girlfriendscare.org with details.
Comic Con 2018
Posted 7/1/2018
Volunteers Needed
One of our GFC partners, Shining Stars, in conjunction with San Diego County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Community, will be at Comic-Con distributing cards with information about human trafficking and tips on how to get help. They are in need of volunteers willing to distribute these cards on July 20th or July 21st (a variety of 2 hours shifts are available). Grab a friend and join Shining Stars in bringing awareness and help to the visitors at ComicCon, while enjoying the spectacle that is ComicCon. You can sign up for a day and time that works best for you here. For more information, please contact ncshiningstars@gmail.com.
Summer Flip Flop and Sunglasses Drive
Help our Grandmas Care girlfriends collect flip flops and sunglasses for children of all ages and women in transition. Our goal is to collected 60 flip flops and 60 sunglasses to be distributed mid July. Contact Rosita at GrandmasCare@girlfriendscare.org for more information.
May Meeting in San Diego
Posted 4/16/18
Hygiene Kits for the Homeless
This is your invitation to join us for a casual San Diego GFC Brunch meeting on the first Saturday of May at the Serra Mesa – Kearny Mesa Library. Our mini outreach will be to make Hygiene Kits for PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) to distribute to our homeless population in downtown San Diego.
PATH Connections Housing is a partnership that brings a variety of agencies together under one roof to meet the many needs of the homeless. PATH works to address homelessness through a combination of services leading to housing, including rapid re-housing assistance, strategic outreach, interim housing, permanent supportive housing development, employment and supportive services for the most vulnerable populations. Click here for more information.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, May 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
| WHERE: | Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Community Room, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 |
| WHY: | To provide basic needs to our homeless population. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPSD@girlfriendscare.org. Be sure to bring a friend or two! |
WANT TO HELP?
We need the items listed below for the Hygiene Kits. NEW small/travel size items only please!
Lip Balm or Chapstick with SPF 15 or higher
Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer
Anti-bacterial Wipes (small packs of 10-20)
Toothbrushes – Adult (individually wrapped)
Toothpaste (non-whitening)
Dental Floss
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
GFC 4th “Walk and Talk” for a Cause
Posted 3/16/18
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Walk and Talk for a Cause |
| WHEN: | Saturday, 4/21/2018, 10:00 AM, walk for about an hour (any pace is fine, we will be pairing up!) and return to Linda’s condo for snacks and chatting afterwards. |
| WHERE: | Meet at Linda Nickey’s house by Fanuel Park in Pacific Beach. Walk on the Baywalk and Ocean St. Exact location will be provided with RSVP. |
| COST: | $25.00(suggested) includes champagne, snacks and chatting afterwards |
| WHY: | To have fun with girlfriends, laugh, enjoy the beach and make a difference for many. 100% donated goes to the SD Food Bank to help those in need in our community. (your checks will be made out to Girlfriends Care. You will be sent a receipt from Diana at GFC following the walk.) |
| HOW: | RSVP to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org |
February Meeting in San Diego
Posted 1/21/18
Bring Joy to the Hearts of Families in Need
This is your invitation to join us for a casual San Diego GFC Brunch meeting on the first Saturday of February at the Ronald McDonald House.
Marvin Odonez, the corporate and community Philanthropy Assistant will give us an overview of the house and how it serves families with a sick child in the hospital. We will then take a tour of this wonderful home away from home.
After our tour, we will have a chance to update our girlfriends on the new outreach programs we will be getting involved with in 2018. Our San Diego community faces many challenges and we would like your feedback on what touches your heart.
WHO: Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests
WHAT: Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual!
WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 2018, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Ronald McDonald House, 2929 Children’s Way, San Diego
WHY: Learn how Ronald McDonald House keeps families close to their hospitalized children
HOW: RSVP NOW to RSVPSD@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? The following items are needed to
(all ages and sizes – NEW ONLY PLEASE)
Socks
Underwear
Shorts
Flip flops
T-shirts
Bring a gift card:
Amazon
Target
Walmart
February Meeting in North County
Updated: January 26, 2018
Come See What We Are All About!
Please join your Girlfriends to kickoff 2018 and to help homeless teens!
Enjoy a free brunch meeting, catch up with your girlfriends and learn more about how we plan to give back to our communities in 2018. There may be new project that touches YOUR heart!
We will hear how YMCA OZ/TAY helps teens in crisis – then we will put together mini laundry kits for them to take back to the drop-in shelter. (The homeless teens often have no way to wash the clothes they have,)
RSVP to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org and let us know you’ll come and if you’d like to bring a brunch item to share! This is also a great meeting to bring a friend and introduce them to GFC and what we do!
WHO: Girlfriends Care, Guys Care, Teens Care, and Guests
WHAT: Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual!
WHEN: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 10, 2017.
We’ll have you out in time for your weekend errands and your sweetheart celebrations!
WHERE: Get Smart WorkSpaces, 2888 Loker Ave East, Ste 111, Carlsbad, 92010.
WHY: Learn more about OZ/TAY as well as Girlfriends Care’s vision for 2018 and our smorgasbord of volunteer outreach projects from which to choose as you enjoy the company of Girlfriends!
WANT TO HELP? The teens and foster kids aging out of the system are always in need of nonperishable snacks. Bring them to our February meeting. Not in your budget…No problem. Join us for fun and friendship anyway!
Canned meals/non-perishable meals ideas:
Chef-Boy-R-Dee
Soup
Cup-O-Noodles
Tuna
Chili
Baked Beans
Snacks ideas:
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Bottled water
Volunteers are needed to help oversee the sale of over 500 pieces of home furniture/accessories in Escondido. Part of the proceeds will be donated to our partner JIT to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency.
WHERE: 220 N. Quince Street, Escondido
WHEN: Friday, January 26th 12-4pm Auction preview, 4-6 pm Auction
Saturday, January 27th 9am – 5 pm Open Sale
Sunday, January 28th 9am – 1 pm Final Sale if any items remain
There are 2 ways you can help:
- Come help volunteer – RSVP to KathyG@girlfriendscare.org by January 15th and let her know what day and time frame you would like to help.
- Spread the Word – Tell your friends about this special auction/sale and help increase sales.
From the JIT website:
Over 500 items of household furniture and accessories donated by the Scripps family will be sold at an estate sale to benefit foster youth and homeless families. The sale will take place at a 10,000 square foot warehouse at 220 N. Quince Street, Escondido, starting with a preview from 12-4 pm on Friday January 26th, followed by an auction 4-6 pm, and then an open sale on Saturday from 9am to 5 pm. If there are any remaining items, the sale will continue on Sunday, January 27 th from 9 am – 1 pm. The public is invited to purchase quality furnishings at a great price and help meet one of San Diego’s most pressing needs.
Click here to view the News 8 report on this donation.
