How you can help from the DMV!
Wigs for Kids
Do you have long, healthy hair and want to bring a smile to kid who lost his or her hair? Then donate your hair for a GREAT cause!
Wigs for Kids partners with many local salons to gather, cut, and ship off your locks to make it into a wig for a kid in need.
Stay tuned... Catalina made her appointment with Regency Salon in McLean, VA and is very excited to make a wig of her long locks!
Comfort Cases
Did you know that there are over 400,000 children in foster care in the United States? Imagine moving from home to home with nothing else but a trash bag to hold your belongings. This is where Comfort Cases steps in to help. This organization packages bags with stuffed animals, books, PJs, blankets, and other new comfort items for kids moving into foster homes. They have great volunteering opportunities for everyone, of all ages. Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. https://comfortcases.org/volunteer/
Greater DC Diaper Bank
This organization provides diapers for struggling families. Check out their diaper bundling volunteering sessions for kids of all ages. https://greaterdcdiaperbank.org/volunteer/
DMV Food Drives
Due to the pandemic, vital food donations have declined while demand has been on the rise. Your help is needed now more than ever! There are many organizations in the DMV that support local soup kitchens and pantries. Below is a list of the ones to which we contribute regularly!
The St. Lucy Project
Run by the Catholic Charities, the St. Lucy Project collects non-perishable foods for food distribution centers. Click on the link below for more information on how to donate: https://www.ccda.net/give-help/donate-and-distribute-food/
SHARE of McLean
Share, Inc., is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that provides food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance to those in need in McLean, Great Falls, Pimmit Hills, and the surrounding areas.
Here are ways you can help:
1. Donors can donate money online by credit card, PayPal or by mailing a check. Share volunteers will purchase what is most needed and available. Click here to go to DONATE page.
2. Grocery Gift Cards can be left at the McLean Giant front desk for pick up by Share.
3. Purchase Share's most needed items at this website: https://www.myregistry.com/organization/share-of-mclean-mclean-va/2380279
Deliveries are sent directly to a safe location where they are loaded into a Share food truck.
4. Food items can be dropped in the outdoor sheds at the McLean Baptist Church. For large donations, contact sharevolunteers1367@gmail.com to arrange a drop off time. Click here for a list of Share's Most Needed Items.
5. The Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 1545 Chain Bridge Dr, McLean, Va., accepts donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items only Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Come to the office and ring the doorbell. (The office is on the Westmoreland side of the church, not the front doors and not the playground side). Please only bring items if you are in good health. They cannot accept clothing, toys or household items.