Save the date for our December Social, which is a potluck dinner with our 2017 charity, Change the World RVA.  The social is December 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the One Bed and Breakfast, 1 N. Boulevard.  All members are invited to attend and please bring a dish to share!

We are excited to announce that our charity this year is Change the World RVA. Change the World RVA is a 501(c)3 established to support high school and college students in Richmond, Virginia who are experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Change the World RVA partners with an army of volunteers, churches, and organizations to make a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless youth. Change the World RVA is an all-volunteer organization, and the only organization in the region that specifically addresses the needs of high school and college students facing homelessness. Please read more about this wonderful organization on their website: https://www.changetheworldrva.org/

How can we help?

There are three different ways you can donate to Change the World RVA during our December Social:

First, Change the World RVA’s BIG semi-annual fund raiser is “Another Woman’s Treasure.” They collect new & gently used purses, jewelry, and women’s accessories (scarves, briefcases, hats) and sell them in a 2-day yard sale on steroids! Please no shoes! Get a jump on your spring cleaning and bring any donations to our December Social!

Second, for the students, Change the World RVA could use gift cards and GRTC bus passes. Some suggestions provided by the organization are gift cards from places like WalMart, Food Lion, Target, or Subway in any denomination. For GRTC bus passes, any amount would be great, and can be purchased around town and even online.
http://ridegrtc.com/fares/where-to-buy/
http://ridegrtc.com/planning-your-trip/transit-store/

Third, Change the World RVA welcomes any cash or check donations.

A representative from Change the World RVA will be at the December Social to tell us more about the organization, to tell us how we can get involved, and to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please come join us for our first meeting to kick-off the 2017- 2018 year of the Museum District Women’s Club!

An evening of wine-tasting, conversation, and delicious food!

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
2901 Grove Avenue
7:30 p.m.

The MDWC has adopted the Fan Free Clinic as our holiday charity this year!

Established in 1968, the Fan Free Clinic’s mission is to provide quality health services, especially to those least served, in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

The MDWC will donate $200 to the Fan Free Clinic. This will go towards their integrated care work, providing much needed medical services & mental services to the uninsured.

We are asking our interested members to donate any combination of the following:

 -Food Pantry– Any boxed or plastic-contained, non-perishable food items are appreciated. Below are their most needed* items

• Canned Tuna or Canned Chicken*
• Peanut Butter*
• Canned Vegetables*
• Plain Spaghetti Sauce*
• Spaghetti/Macaroni (whole wheat)*
• Canned Spaghetti & Meatballs and/or Beef Ravoli
• Beef and/or Brunswick Stew
• Canned Soups (low salt)
• Canned Beans
• Canned Fruits
• Cereal (Oatmeal & other)

Please NO GLASS JARS or items over 16 oz.

 -Gently Used or New Books for Lending Library –Adult and children’s books are both needed

 -$5 & $10 Prizes or Gift Cards–For bingo and raffle games

-Pizza Gift Cards – For Monthly Pizza Get Together

 Any level of donation is greatly appreciated!!!

Please bring your donations to our December 16^th MDWC meeting/holiday pot luck. The Fan Free Clinic’s Executive Director, Karen Legato will be in attendance and will tell us about their work with the community.

Fan Free Clinic

1010 N. Thompson Street

Richmond, VA 23230

804-358-6343

www.fanfreeclinic.org

*Email Paige at alcornpn@gmail.com if you want to make a donation but are unable to attend the December 16^th Holiday Pot Luck.