The Big Wrap 2023: Care Packages for DC's Homeless
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Dear friends & neighbors,
The BIG WRAP is BACK! For the 12th year in a row, we will be wrapping joy, love, and peace for people experiencing homelessness in the DC metro area. And we need your help!
Project goal: Raise $5,525 to fund 850 care packages.
How it works: We work with local shelters to assess need, then we buy in super-bulk to make your donation go as far as it can. The $13 you might spend on a pair of socks will fund 2 complete care packages consisting of cold-weather items (socks, gloves, hat), toiletries, and a holiday card. Volunteers wrap the care packages at our all-day wrap (we don't call it "The Big Wrap" for nothing!) a week or two before Christmas, and more volunteers distribute the care packages to DC-area shelters on Christmas Day.
How you can help:
- Donate! A donation of $26 covers 4 care package--the gift of warm feet and self-care for people who may not receive any other gifts this season. 100% of donations go directly into the packages, and we do not carry funds over year to year. If you want to save GFM's service charge, V**m* me directly at @MeredithH-Lair or PayPal me at [email redacted]. And don't forget: when you make your GFM donation, set the "tip" to zero!
- Make or sign holiday cards! We use the cards to spread cheer and decorate the packages. You can up-cycle old cards in excellent shape by cutting them into postcards.
- Wrap with us! We are still finalizing details, so check back here for an update. BUT! If we don't get donations, there won't be much to wrap. Please consider a cash donation too!
Find us on Facebook: The Big Wrap 2023 for more project details!
Thank you for your support! With your help, we can spread joy to those who need it most. We remain eternally grateful to everyone who has supported this project with cash, cards, and time over the years!
--Meredith, Liz, & Jerry
Organizer
Meredith Lair
Organizer
Washington D.C., DC