It's the Holidays at DWC

Donate Gifts
We invite you to join us in celebrating the season by welcoming our 46 Residents and 150 Day Center Participants to their new home!  Click to view our complete holiday wish list that will provide each woman a gift of her own! For ease and convenience, we also have wish lists on Amazon.com & Target.com

Donate Holiday Decorations and Materials
Putting on amazing, festive holiday celebrations takes the support of our whole community. Donate decorations and other materials needed to put on our Holiday celebrations.  View the list of items needed for each holiday below.

Donate Food
During the holidays, DWC hosts special meals for the Residents and Day Center Participants.  Help us celebrate by donating food from the list of ingredients needed for each holiday!

Coordinate a Drive at your church, work, or school
Get your friends or colleagues involved and coordinate a drive for any of the items mentioned below!  We can help with ideas on how to get started and publicity materials.  View our full  holiday wish list below.

Volunteer for the Holidays
Save the date! Make our house feel like a home by celebrating the holidays with us. View our Holidays schedule and information on how to sign up.

Donate Gifts

Thanks to all those who have donated items so far.  Items are being pledged on a daily basis, and this list may not be current. Please contact us to find out our current needs before making a donation.

Happiness & Home Gift for 46 Residents
• 46 Shower Mats*
• 46 Soap Dispensers*
• 46 Small Trash Cans*
• 46 $5 Gift Cards
• 46 Sets of Flatware
• 46 Drinking Glasses
• 46 Cold Weather Items (hat, gloves, scarf, etc.)

* Moving to our new home has given the Residents the opportunity to pick a design scheme that fits their tastes and personality. The bathroom and kitchen sets correspond with the colors Residents selected for their new apartments at Project Home. Please refer to our online wish lists at at Amazon.com & Target.com to see their color preferences. Thank you!

Fun & Fundamentals Gift for Day Center Participants
• 50 Rolling Duffle Bags
• 150 Hooded Sweatshirts
• 150 Plastic Rain Ponchos
• 50 Fleece Blankets
• 50 Wallets or Clutches
• 150 $5 Gift Cards
• 150 Lip Balms

Online Wish Lists
• Visit our wish lits online at Amazon.com & Target.com
• Shipping details have already been established in each Wish List

Drop Off
• Not using the online Wish Lists? We are grateful for similar items purchased elsewhere or in-store
• To coordinate a drop off, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600

Sponsor a Sister
• Help make her holiday special by donating $75 to cover a full gift!
• To donate, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600
To ensure that we have time to festively wrap each gift, we ask that all gift items be received by December 14th. Please clearly mark your holiday contribution when dropping off or sending in items.


Donate Holiday Decorations and Materials

Christmas (need to receive food by December 22nd)
40 poinsettia plants for DC
15 strands of white holiday lights
Holiday-themed gift wrap
Ribbon and bows for gift-wrapping
2 holiday piñatas for decoration (e.g. Santa Clause, Candy Cane, etc.)
15 bags of holiday candy
10 garlands in red, gold and/or silver for decorating
$10 Raffle Prizes:
(e.g. Mixed Popcorn Tins, Fast-Food Gift Cards, Stationery Sets, New Movies, Lotion/Bath Sets, etc.)
300 ct. Small, Wrapped Candy Canes
300 sheets of color assorted construction paper
60 large sheets of tissue paper (assorted colors)
1 Santa Clause Suit
1 Mrs. Clause Suit
10 Santa Hats or Elf Hats
14 Table Cloths (Green, Red or Gold)
60 ct. package of red & green balloons


Kwanzaa (need to receive food by December 22nd)
Symbols of Kwanzaa (Please contact us for details)
100 sheets each of black construction paper
5 rolls each of 1 inch thick red and green ribbon
2 Kwanzaa-themed puzzles (adult level)
 

New Years (need to receive food by December 29th)
150 Party hats
150 Noise makers
150 ct. of New Year’s Themed Napkins, Plates, Silverware, Cups
14 Table Cloths
New Year’s Decorations
3 Canvases, approximately 4 ft. x 3 ft. (for photo collages)
5 Bottles of Acid Free Glue
Scrapbook Embellishments (Stickers, Etc.) (Not limited to New Year’s theme)
Current Movies, DVD’s
 

Donate Food
Food list by holiday
 

Christmas Eve Lunch (need to receive food by December 22nd)
50 15oz cans of refried pinto beans or 7 Large Cans
10 pounds of grated cheese
15 heads of romaine lettuce
20 Red Peppers
10 15oz cans of corn
2 boxes of croutons
3 bags of long grained brown rice
3 gallons of chicken stock
10 15oz cans of tomato sauce
1 bottle of powdered Garlic
1 bottle of powdered Onion
1 large bottle of Olive Oil
 

Christmas Day Breakfast and Lunch (need to receive food by December 22nd)
1 vanilla extract
1 bottle of cinnamon
1 bottle of nutmeg
12 loaves of bread
3 pounds of butter
3 large bottles of jam
22 dozen eggs
30 bell peppers
20 large yellow onions
5 pounds of frozen spinach
20 pounds of sausage links
30 pounds of fresh fruit (in season)
30 pounds of ham or 6 whole bone-in Ham (9lbs each)
1 bottle of ground all spice
8, 2 liter bottles of cola
1 bottle of orange juice
6 jars of cherry preserves or jam
8 pounds of washed baby spinach
4 pounds of dried cranberries
3 pounds of walnuts
4 large bottles of vinaigrette
70 15 oz cans of yams or large cans
5 pounds of brown sugar
2 pounds chopped pecans
1 bag all purpose flour
2 bags of mini marshmallows



New Years Eve Day:
Breakfast
15 quarts of dried oats (oatmeal)
2 gallons of milk
2 quarts of honey
1 bottle of cinnamon
1 vanilla beans or vanilla extract
1 bottle of nutmeg
10 gallons of fruit juice
20 packs of turkey bacon
12 32oz jars of marinara sauce
15 8oz bottles of pre-made pesto
16 pounds of fettuccini pasta
16 loaves of garlic bread
16 heads of romaine
4 bottles of parmesan cheese
4 boxes of croutons
30 pounds of chicken breast
6 bottles of Caesar dressing
Popcorn for snacks: Cheese, Caramel or Kettle
 

Lunch
25 dozen eggs
50 pack of corn tortillas
5 cans of green chiles
10 gallons of milk
8 packages of Abuelita Chocolate
30 pounds of fresh fruit (in season)
300 (Tamales prepared & cooked)
4 bags of long grained brown rice
3 gallons of chicken stock
10 15oz cans of tomato sauce
1 bottle of powdered onion
1 bottle of powdered garlic
1 bottle of olive oil
25 15oz cans of black beans
25 15oz cans of corn
15 15oz cans of diced tomatoes
15 Bell Peppers
2 heads of garlic
24 oz of lime juice
1 bottle of honey
30 yellow plantains
5 gallons of vanilla ice cream


Coordinate a Drive at your church, work, or school
In the community spirit of the holidays, DWC encourages you to invite a friend to volunteer with you for the holidays, give a donation in a loved one’s name such as $75 to cover one woman’s full gift, or bring food with you when you come to drop off gift donations or volunteer.

Volunteer for the Holidays
There is a lot to be thankful for this year at DWC and we will certainly be celebrating. There will be food, crafts, karaoke, and plenty of fun!

Christmas Eve and Day
All Christmas Eve and Christmas Day volunteer shifts are filled.  Thanks to all those that signed up.

Kwanzaa Celebration (December 26th-31st)
Celebrate the seven principles of African culture with us! We will be celebrating Kwanzaa throughout the week and will need your help celebrating by creating Kwanzaa mats!
Tuesday, December 28th, Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

New Year’s Eve and Day
We’ll be ringing in the New Year with food, crafts, and good cheer. Join us as we welcome 2011!
First Shift: 8:30am-11:30am
Second Shift: 11:30am-2:30pm

To get involved in any holiday volunteer opportunities or to pledge for items needed to put on these celebrations, please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600.

Holidays at DWC FAQ

1. What should I donate?
Please refer to our on-line Amazon.com & Target.com wish lists to purchase donations that will come directly to us. Purchases here are specifically chosen to match the lady’s preferences and chosen color schemes. If you are dropping off donations, please use these lists as guide!

2. Where should I drop off food and gift donations?
To coordinate a drop off, contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600. All donations can be dropped off at the Day Center during operating hours from 9am to 4pm. Other arrangements can be made as necessary.

3. Can my group come volunteer/run a drive/gift collection?
Absolutely! We can help with planning and promotion as required. Please contact Allison Bamberg, Volunteer Department Associate, Volunteer@DWCweb.org, (213) 680-0600.