February Meeting in San Diego
Posted: January 16, 2017
San Diego Girlfriends Care at the San Diego Food Bank
Please join us for a casual San Diego GFC Brunch meeting at the San Diego Food Bank!
Liz Sheehan, VP of Development for the San Diego Food Bank will be giving us an update on how this amazing organization is working to stop hunger in San Diego County. She will also give us a tour of their impressive facility.
WHO: Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, and Friends!
WHAT: First Saturday brunch meeting, casual attire
WHEN: Saturday, February 4th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
WHERE: San Diego Food Bank
9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego 92121
Bring a friend! RSVP now AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch item to share!
Canned meats, i.e.: tuna, chicken, spam, etc.
Macaroni & Cheese, whole grains (oats, quinoa, pasta)
Canned Chili, Spaghetti with Meat, Beans
Fruit (packed in water or light syrup), low-sugar cereals
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
January’s SD Meeting Recap
2017 began with full throttle high energy when about 20 girlfriends met at the Clairemont Library in San Diego on Saturday, January 7th. Our featured partner was Volunteer Action for Aging. Teresa Powell who is their volunteer coordinator explained that the focus of the organization is to bring “action oriented activities” to seniors throughout San Diego. “There are a variety of ways you can be involved” said Teresa, “sharing traveling experiences” or “art group’s” and “leading seniors to create their autobiography as they write personal stories” to name a few. With many hands, our group beautifully wrapped 179 socks each with a card. They were delivered to seniors receiving food from the San Diego Food Bank. On a rainy and cold day…it is a perfect way to warm “soles!” Bringing smiles and amazement to faces of the recipients who know others care is the joy that comes from making “Your Something Count”.
Household items and gift cards from December’s collection drive were given to volunteer coordinator Melissa Gutierrez from Just In Time for Foster Youth. Melissa introduced Allison Bechtel, Associate Director who will act as our new liaison. Melissa is joining the San Diego County Education Department where she will continue helping foster youth navigate the waters to secure a good education. We will miss her; she promises to keep her eyes on us in her new job!
BOOM – Business Explosion
January 2, 2017
Join us at the 8th Annual Business Explosion on Thursday, January 26, 2017! 2:00-6:00 PM, at the QLN Conference Center, 1938 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside, CA.
Food, Fun, Speakers, Prizes, Exhibits to visit, People to meet! Unbelievable networking and friend-making opportunities!
IF you want to have some fun AND support Girlfriends Care at the same time….this is the place to be!
ONLY $10 per person to attend using this link ($15 at the door).
Want to attend for FREE? Come help spread the word about Girlfriends Care by “womaning” the GFC booth for 2 hours and sharing the vision of GFC with Boom attendees. Contact Carol to volunteer.
Girlfriends Care is again the Non-Profit Beneficiary for the Give Back Random Raffle! Donate a prize here.
IF you have a business, this is a great place to exhibit and/or share business cards with new prospects! Register your business here.
