If you've paid any attention to me in the last year or so, you know that I volunteer at the Downtown Women's Center in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. It's a truly amazing place, where lives are changed daily. I'm a member of Birthday Guild, which is in charge of monthly birthday parties for the residents of the center. We welcome creative and/or willing people who like parties. Let me know if you're interested in coming to a party with me.

DWC is a flurry of activity during December. This means that there are many more volunteering opportunities available. Last year I helped with the gift wrapping, but this year I have to work both nights. *sigh*

Here's a copy of the holiday wish list . . .

Gifts Wish List*
last updated November 12

For Residents

29 bath towel sets
45 clock radios
15 bath robes
45 Christmas stockings

For our Day Center Ladies

114 backpacks
120 wallets
120 pieces of jewelry
48 scarves (for neck or head)
71 make-up sets
120 perfume sets
120 gift cards (Ralphs, Starbucks, and Subway preferred)
21 fleece throws

*We respectfully request new items for gift giving.

We ask that all items be received by December 16 to ensure that we have time to festively wrap each gift.