Category: Help

Brrr! Fall is definitely here. It seems like everyone was basking in the warm sun wearing shorts and t-shirts one day, and the next everyone has broken out the sweaters and boots from storage…

…everyone except for those who have no storage. It may not be hypothermia season yet, but it is chilly at night and our guests are cold. Can you please help our guests layer up? They could use some SOCKS and SWEATERS. It’s no longer sandal season, and our guests often layer many pairs of socks to keep their feet warm and stave off frostbite at night. Sweaters will help our guests stay warm and change with season.

Thank you in advance for all of your help and support!

GMC guests got fit with Kalli.

You can get fit AND help GMC with Georgetown Boot Camp!

Recoup offers great deals and discounts, similar to Groupon or LivingSocial, but with an added bonus: a portion of each purchase goes to an organization of your choosing that has partnered with Recoup. (Of course, you would naturally choose GMC, right?)

Rather than thinking about working out in order to burn calories, buy this deal and tell yourself you’re working out to help the homeless.

You can read more about Recoup in the original blog post we did about our partnership with them.

Last week, we posted about Judy’s new apartment. She is settling in wonderfully in her furnished apartment, but she could use some help acquiring some basics, such as bedsheets. We’ve put together a wish list with Judy, and she would greatly appreciate any help in acquiring these simple items! If you are able to help her out, please call Stephanie or Roy at 202-338-8301 or bring donations to GMC Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Judy’s Wish List

• bed sheets (full) and a blanket
• dishes (bowl, plate, mug) and silverware
• a sponge, dish soap, and a dishtowel
• all-purpose cleaner (like Fantastik or 409)
• 4 lightbulbs

Our members were treated to a taste of France today when Patisserie Poupon dropped off pastries and cakes! It is so great to have supportive neighbors, and we love being able to give our members a treat and experience some of Georgetown’s greatest cafes and restaurants.

Thank you so much, Patisserie Poupon, for thinking of us!

Are you a curent or retired World Bank employee? We need at least 10 World Bank employees or retirees to pledge at least $50 each as part of the World Bank Community Connections Fund. (Cumulative donation must be a minimum of $500.00 and no less than 10 persons.)

Please help us if you are an employee or retiree or if you know one. You can email your commitment to Claire, our Director of Development, at Claire@gmcgt.org. We need 10 commitments by March 15 so that we can apply to be reinstated for the 2013 campaign.