Thu, Nov 30
|Washington
Happy Hour + Donation Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors
We're combining socializing and service. Join us for a happy hour and donation drive on behalf of DC Safe. Let's get to know one another over food and drinks - for a good cause!
Time & Location
Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM
Washington, 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
About the event
We're gathering women and nonbinary ANCs to share drinks and food - and collect donations for DC Safe to belatedly honor domestic violence awareness month. Join us at as you are. (500 8th Street, NW) on Thursday, November 30th starting at 6:00 p.m.
DC Safe (https://www.dcsafe.org/) is the only 24/7 crisis intervention agency for domestic violence in the Washington, DC. They have requested donations of the following: children's toys; toddler diapers (2T, 3T, 4T); women's underwear (all sizes); hair care items for textured hair; family size hygiene items (shower gel, lotion, deodorant); linens and towels; food gift cards (Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's, Giant, Safeway); and Smartrip cards. We're asking that donations be provided in a new or gently used tote bag, and that attendees wear purple.
This event is part of a series of happy hours and other events by and for women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and is hosted by Commissioner Erin Palmer (4B02), Commissioner Amanda Beale (8C08), and Alison Horn (former Commissioner for 6B09).