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Whether your group can come to the Center or is looking for activities that can be done from home, there are many ways to make a wonderful impact.   Here are some ideas to get you started…  We would love your help!  Contact Volunteer Coordinator Brooke Lykins at 213-680-0600 or brookel@dwcweb.org

    Be in Charge of Welcome Baskets!
Many women just moving in to the Residence may not own or have the means to purchase linens and items that will help her feel at home.   Your group can create or sponsor baskets filled with pretty linens to help welcome each new Resident to the Center.  Variation:  Help us celebrate every Resident’s birthday by sponsoring birthday gifts for a year.

What is needed for this activity:
Please include new (unused) items
Decorative basket or box
Set of full-sized sheets & pillowcases
Bath & face towels
Decorations/embellishments

    Throw a Baking Party!

Unleash the Martha Stewart within!  Who can resist the homey smells of baking?  Bring supplies to make cut-out cookies with the women... or share a family recipe and tradition.  Baking makes any day special!  Variation:  Craft party

Items needed:  
Recipes
Ingredients enough to make several batches
special supplies (i.e. cookie cutters)

Adopt an Alternative to a Canned Food Drive!

We are all familiar with holiday toy and canned food drives—they are a great way for a lot of people to affordably contribute to a cause.  But maybe your group is looking for something a little different.  If that’s the case, what about:  A Slippers Drive, a Phone Card Drive, a Professional Clothing Drive, a Plus-Sized Clothing Drive, or a New Linens Drive…?

Make a Meal
Special meals are always welcome at the Center.  We know it’s intimidating to coordinate a meal for 50 people.  Whether you want to bring food already prepared to serve or cook in our kitchen, we can help with ideas and tips for making your meal a success!  For suggestions for holiday meal items, click here. 

More Ideas for Holiday Gifts for the Ladies of DWC:

Gift certificates (Ralphs, Rite-Aid, McDonald's, etc.)
Sationary
Stamps
Phone Cards
Journals
Disposable Cameras
Pens
Sleeping Bags
Slippers (Size 8 and above)
Photo Frames or books
Lotion
Make-up
Shaving Kits
Manicure/Pedicure sets

Holiday Gifts for the Center:
Christmas Trees
Holiday Decorations
Video Camera
Photo Albums
Art Supplies
Large Screen Television
Hot/Cold Water Dispenser
Copier
Microsoft Word 2000
Laser Jet Printer

Holiday Meal Items for the Center:
18 hams
7 roasts 
50 lbs of red potatoes
5 gallons of milk
20 large cans yams
20 cans cranberry sauce
10 large cans corn 
20-25 packages of rolls
4 cases sparkling apple cider  15 liters of soda
10 Dozen of decorated cookies or cakes
10 heads of lettuce
10 packages of cherry tomotoes
6 red onions
4 boxes of crutons
15 cucumbers
4 large jars of dressing 
10 lbs of decaf coffee
2 boxes of decaf coffee
5 quarts of creamer
6 lbs of butter
3 lbs of sugar