NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stay At Home Changes for NDWC


The NDWC Board and all members hope this finds you and your family well and safe.

Due to these unprecedented times, we have had to make many changes to the rest of the club year. Here is a summary of the changes made since the February meeting.

General Membership Meetings
  • 03/16 meeting was cancelled
  • 4/16 meeting is cancelled
  • 05/18 meeting is cancelled
  • June annual meeting options will be considered closer to June

Hands-on Volunteering
  • 03/14 Share Food Drive at Giant was cancelled
  • 04/18 Adopt-A-Highway is postponed until after June 10
  • 05/08 Reading is Fundamental is postponed until after June 10

Fundraisers
  • 03/29 McLean Racquet Tennis Tournament was cancelled. The club will not be receiving the donation as the event was not held.
  • 05/02 Derby Party cancelled for the 2019-2020 club year.

We are sad to say the Derby Party fundraiser will be postponed until May 1, 2021. There are two options for those who already purchased tickets: treat it as a contribution to the club or receive a refund. Please contact Tina Khartami to let her know how you would like your ticket purchase treated. All contributions will be disbursed to our beneficiaries at the end of the club year. 

If you didn't purchase a ticket but want to help out the club, please make a donation via PayPal by pushing the Donate button below. Every dollar helps!

Support SHARE!

Provide Donations
Donations of food and personal care items are critically needed and can be left in the outside donation sheds at Share's location at McLean Baptist Church (1367 Chain Bridge Road). Please do not leave any other types of items, including no clothing or shoes.

The most needed items for the Grab and Go boxes are:
  • Soup (condensed and/or hearty)
  • Ramen noodles
  • Pasta/spaghetti
  • Tomato sauce/pasta sauce
  • Canned protein (e.g., tuna, chicken)
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned or dry beans
  • Canned vegetables
  • Apple sauce or canned fruit
  • Rice or rice mixes
  • Cereal or oatmeal
  • Snacks
  • Bread
  • Toilet paper

Reminder: Please NO GLASS and NO EXPIRED ITEMS. NO JUMBO-sized items -- they are too large to distribute to individuals or families.

Make Food Packs
Please text Sherri Heile at 703-216-7074 to arrange drop off. Use a 2 gallon size Ziploc Bag. Include items that are shelf-stable, kid-friendly and single-serving sized. 

Each pack must include:  2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 dinner items, 2 snacks and 2 drinks.
Please make these packs as nutritious as possible.

Breakfast items (include two in each bag):
  • Oatmeal packets
  • Cereal (individual sizes)
  • Granola Bars
  • Nutri Grain Bars

Lunch/Dinner items (include four in each bag):
  • Chili cups
  • Mac & Cheese Cups (single serving)
  • Tuna/Chicken salad kits with crackers
  • Chef Boyardee Ravioli

Snack items: (include two in each bag):
  • Fruit cups (in juice NOT syrup)
  • Cheese and cracker packs (individual sizes)
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit snacks
  • Dried fruit

Drinks (include two in each bag):
  • 100% fruit juice boxes
  • Capri sun juice bags
  • Shelf-stable milk (individual size)

Please do not include: Peanut butter or items that include peanut butter, candy, pop tarts, Vienna sausages, glass containers, apple sauce cups with tinfoil lids or bottled water.

Please text Sherri Heile at 703-216-7074 to arrange drop off.

Help Through #GivingTuesdayNow

Tuesday, May 5

NDWC has participated in #GivingTuesday the last two years on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

 #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, has been set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. 

We are encouraging NDWC members to find ways to participate on behalf of the club. Some examples of things members can do:
  • Support healthcare workers by donating supplies, advocating for them, and staying home.
  • Give to the organizations that you love most – no amount is too little and nonprofits need our support.
  • Help out small businesses by buying gift cards or writing an online review.
  • Combat loneliness by reaching out to a neighbor, relative, seniors or veterans.

Spread the news, find a way to take part on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Let us know how you participated on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter. Tag us! #GivingTuesdayNow #ndwc #raisingmoneyforlocalcharities #community #volunteering #supportlocalbusinesses

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RECENT EVENTS 

February Membership Meeting

Wine Tasting

Holiday Party

Arts Night Out


Chaired by Lulee Maynard. 
This event raised funds for NDWC’s 2019-2020 beneficiaries. Thanks to the community for supporting this NDWC fundraiser and especially to our sponsors:

Seasons 52
Kathleen and Clark Manning
Mary Ann and Fred Miller
Lindsay Automotive
Tracey Shively / TTR Sotheby's
Kitty and Juan Pablo Gonzales

McLean 5K

June - General Membership Meeting

May - General Membership Meeting
Assembling Power Packs

Thanks to all the NDWC volunteers who provided supplies and packaged the Power Packs for Food for Others in Fairfax County at the May 20 Membership Meeting.

Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.

We're going to help by making 200 Power Packs. Power Packs are distributed through 29 Fairfax County elementary schools for 1400 school-aged children every week to eat over the weekend. For more details on the program, click here. 

Membership
​Interested in Membership? Come to a meeting!
Email membership@ndwc.org for an invite

Volunteering

NDWC gives you opportunities to volunteer in the community.   From the MPA Children's Artwalk, to Reading is Fundamental, and more!

Fundraising

NDWC fundraisers allow us to pass much needed financial resources to local groups.   They also allow us to have fun together, both in planning and participation!

Friendship

NDWC members meet once a month for meetings and social time.   Lasting friendships are made and everyone has a nice evening out.

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