2024 Solutions For Change
Posted 10/25/24
Solutions for Change
Solving Family Homelessness- One family, one community at a time.
Solutions for Change addresses the root causes of poverty and dependency and equips people with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to transform their lives. They provide affordable housing, education, employment training, career pathways, and personal development utilizing a comprehensive 700-day vocational program that prepares families for lifelong success.
Please join Girlfriends Care for brunch, time with girlfriends, a hands-on project wrapping games, and learn about the impact that Solutions for Change is making in our community, and their plans for the near future and our upcoming outreach project on December 3 to bring Holiday Joy to the newest Solutions for Change families.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave, Vista |
| WHY: | To learn about how Solutions for Change breaks the cycle of homelessness for their program participants. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share. Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
Bring NEW board games (ages 10 and under), gingerbread house kits, or $20-25 Gift Cards (Target and Walmart) for our Operation Jingle Bells project in December. No time to shop? Order online here.
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
2024-09 The Alabaster Jar Project
Posted 8/25/24
DID YOU KNOW?
- San Diego is in the top 13 places in the nation for American traffickers to sell American people on American soil. It’s not a foreign problem.
- Sex trafficking is San Diego’s 2nd largest underground economy after drug trafficking – an estimated $810 million in annual revenue
- The average recruitment age in San Diego is 15 years old.
- There is HOPE –
The Alabaster Jar Project
Please join Girlfriends Care for brunch, catching up with your girlfriends and learning about the holistic and long term support survivors receive in every state of their healing journey with The Alabaster Jar Project.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, SeaCliff Community and guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | SeaCliff Community Clubhouse, 7334 Linden Terrace, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Gate code will be provided with RSVP |
| WHY: | To learn about the healing programs of The Alabaster Jar Project |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share. Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
2024 Operation Hope
Posted 8/1/24
August 10
Operation Hope
Back To School Event
Located in Vista, Operation Hope North County is a 45-bed shelter that provides a safe, caring, and supportive environment for families with children and single women experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives and reclaim independence. At Operation Hope residents regain emotional stability, learn the skills for financial well-being, and create healthy relationships and establish housing stability.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Arrive early to distribute School Supplies to Operation Hope’s Kids and serve Breakfast. Girlfriends Care meeting to learn about this impactful organization. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, August 10th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (please note time change!) |
| WHERE: | Operation Hope Park at Operation Hope’s Office location: 840 Townsite Dr., Vista CA |
| WHY: | Provide School Supplies and Breakfast for Kids and their Families |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a breakfast dish (must be commercially made) to share. Be sure to bring a friend or two! |
The first day of school for VUSD kids is August 15, so let’s make sure they arrive ready to learn! There are currently 22 children, and extra supplies are needed as new families move in during the school year.
At last count there are 3 preschool children, 3 girls and 6 boys are elementary age, 4 middle school girls and 4 girls and 2 boys are high school age.
Make it Easy! For your convenience, partial school supply wish lists have been created on Amazon and Walmart.
Amazon Wish List Walmart Wish List
Or shop from this
Shopping List
Note: We’ll be distributing our donated supplies early. Please drop off or drop ship in advance if possible.
Family Recovery Center
Posted 6/23/24
Join Us at Family Recovery Center
Join us for Second Saturday Brunch featuring Family Recovery Center
TURN’s Family Recovery Center (FRC) is a 55 bed Women with Children Residential Substance Use (SU) Program dedicated to assisting and empowering women to break the cycle of substance abuse, reunify with their children, reduce recidivism, and promote health, wellness, and safety in their recovery from substance abuse while promoting healthy family reunification. FRC consists of four (4) comprehensive components: Residential Treatment; Psychological Therapeutic Services; Work Readiness; and a Child Development Center. They also operate a 3.2 level of care (LOC), licensed and certified, clinically managed withdrawal management (WM) program. Additionally, they offer transitional housing to support mothers with their children.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, July 13th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | MHS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER , 1100 Sportfisher Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058 |
| WHY: | To learn about what they do for women getting back on their feet. |
| 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 bring any of the following items to donate to clients at the facility if you can!
- WOMENS BRIEF UNDERWEAR: sizes S, M, L and XL (Target, Wal-Mart or Amazon sell Hanes in packages of 6, 8, 10 & 12)
- DEODORANT
- QTIPS
- BOTTLES OF SCENTED LOTION
- RAZORS
- SHAMPOO
- CONDITIONER
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
June 2024 Food Bank
Posted 5/14/24
at the North County Food Bank
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests (at least 16 years old) |
| WHAT: | Hands-on project such as cleaning/sorting fruit, boxing and labeling food donations, or assembling food packages for various programs that benefit seniors and children. Dress is Saturday Casual; closed-toe shoes required! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, June 15 2024, 9 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | North County Food Bank, 3030 Enterprise Court, Suite A, Vista CA 92081 |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org and let us know how many people will be joining you. |
- You must RSVP no later than June 8th.
- Space is limited so sign up right away.
$10 donation provides 20 meals
$25 donation provides 50 meals
$50 donation provides 100 meals
$100 donation provides 200 meals
Brother Benno’s – May 2024 Meeting
Posted 4/29/24
Join us at Brother Benno’s
Please join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. – noon! We will highlight our non-profit partner, Brother Benno’s, and their women’s recovery program.
The mission of Brother Benno’s is to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, comfort the sick and support people recovering from addiction. Girlfriends Care will hear from remarkable women who live in their women’s sober living house. Recovery is not a solitary path but a collective journey. Together with compassionate professionals, residents build the foundation for long-term sobriety while celebrating individual strengths and unique stories.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care 2nd Saturday Meeting; Dress is Saturday Casual |
| WHEN: | Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. – noon |
| WHERE: | The Brother Benno Center, 3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 |
| WHY: | To learn about the Women’s Sober Living program at Brother Benno’s. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org and let us know if you would like to bring a brunch item to share.
Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
The women’s sober living house would be grateful for any of the following items. You can bring them to our next meeting or drop them off at one of the our drop off locations. Email passion2serve@girlfriendscare.org for locations.
- Shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, lotion, sunscreen
- Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, facial tissue)
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
Just in Time – April 2024 Meeting
Please join us on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 a.m. – noon! We will highlight our non-profit partner, Just in Time for Foster Youth, at their Vista location.
Just in Time helps transition age foster youth (ages 18-26) achieve self-sufficiency and well-being. Their vision is a future in which every youth leaving the foster care system has access to a community of caring adults who provide consistent help from the heart as a foundation for these youth to thrive and enjoy productive and satisfying lives. Just in Time’s programs assist youth with stable housing, reliable transportation, education, employment, financial literacy and more!
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | Just in Time, 302 N. Indiana Ave. Vista, CA 92084 (click here for parking details) |
| WHY: | Learn about Just in Time and help support transition age foster youth with basic needs. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share. Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
Please bring any of the following NEW items to donate if you can!
- Pillows
- Dish Sets
- Glassware Sets
- Silverware Sets
- Blenders (can be “like new”)
- Vacuums
- Target or Walmart gift cards
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
March’s 2nd Saturday Meeting
Posted 2/23/24
Got Your Back San Diego
Did you know that over 26,000 children attending San Diego County schools are homeless and food insecure?
Join us on Saturday, March 9th at Got Your Back San Diego to learn how this organization is helping fight childhood hunger in our community!
Got Your Back San Diego is a weekend food assistance program for children attending San Diego County schools, whose main source of nutrition is cafeteria food Monday through Friday but, apart from school, lack a reliable food source on Saturday and Sunday. As a result, many of these children must endure entire weekends with little to nothing to eat. These are children from all walks of life, who by no fault or control of their own, are caught up it difficult economic conditions.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Casual Brunch Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, March 9, 2024: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | Got Your Back San Diego, 3820 Oceanic Dr. Ste. 313 Oceanside, CA 92056 |
| WHY: | Learn more about Got Your Back San Diego, an amazing organization that fills backpacks weekly to feed children attending SD County schools who have been identified as homeless and/or food insecure. |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share.
Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
| The warehouse at Got Your Back San Diego can be on the chilly side so please be sure to bring a sweater/jacket! |
WANT TO HELP?
We will be collecting the following canned items to help meet an urgent need.
- Chef Boyardee meals
- Canned soups, stews, and chili
- Canned spaghetti sauce (no glass)
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
2024-02 Kathy’s Legacy
Updated 1/20/24
Please join us on Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 a.m. – noon, for our first Girlfriends Care meeting of 2024! We will introduce our newest non-profit partner, Kathy’s Legacy, and meet at a new location, One Safe Place in San Marcos. We will learn how both organizations are helping our community!
Kathy’s Legacy assists children whose lives are altered by the murder of a parent due to domestic violence and assists the family members (often elderly grandparents) who are now guardians of the children. In addition to helping with basic needs, Kathy’s Legacy provides opportunities for normalcy such as birthday & holiday celebrations, dance lessons, sports, summer camps and more.
One Safe Place provides free support services (all under one roof) to anyone who has experienced child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, hate crime, elder abuse, human trafficking, violent loss, family violence, or other abuse or victimization.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Grandmas Care, Guys Care, Teens Care and Guests (Age 15+ recommended due to sensitive topics) |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care 2nd Saturday Meeting. Dress is Saturday Casual! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| WHERE: | One Safe Place 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069 Enter through main entrance on west side of the building and sign in. |
| WHY: | Learn about Kathy’s Legacy (and One Safe Place) and help support children affected by the loss of a parent due to domestic violence |
| HOW: | RSVP NOW to RSVPNC@girlfriendscare.org AND let us know if you’d like to bring a brunch dish to share.
Bring someone new to Girlfriends Care and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a gift! |
We will be collecting the following at this meeting for Kathy’s Legacy to help guardians provide basic needs for the children:
- Gift cards (i.e., Target, Walmart, grocery stores and gas stations)
- Cash and check donations will also be accepted at the meeting (or you can use this link and designate Kathy’s Legacy)
Tax-deductible receipts available upon request!
Girlfriends Care Winter Drive
Posted 11/13/23
Socks, Gloves, Hats, Oh My!
The weather outside is frightful…the start to a beloved holiday song or of a wet and miserable day when can’t stay warm and dry. Help us keep those vulnerable to the weather, the homeless and the elder, a bit warmer this year by donating new socks (either athletic or slipper), gloves, and hats.
You can order here and have them shipped to Girlfriends Care, donate online and let us do the shopping for you, or contact us to get a list of drop off locations.
