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Executive Director's Message

Dear Friends,

For the first time since the Spring of 2020, Gathering for Women’s staff and Board recently gathered to celebrate our volunteers. During the festivities, we were honored to hear Ramona, a previously homeless guest, tell her story in her own words. After struggling for nearly a year living in her car with her dog Hurricane, the two are finally housed and loving their new life. Ramona moved me to tears when she said “I would park outside the gate and see you walking to work. When you opened the gate, I knew I was safe.“
 
Our volunteers have been at the heart of all we do since we opened. Some of our volunteers, new and seasoned, were with us throughout the entire pandemic – one working more than 600 hours! Some of our volunteers picked up donated meals, and others shopped for needed items from the safety of their home. We are thankful for every one of them, and it was amazing to hear their joy as we celebrated their dedication to our work. One new volunteer said: “It seems like every person I meet is the kind of person I want to spend time with: generous-spirited, concerned about others and trying to make a positive difference in our community. It makes for a great community!”
 
It takes a community to make a difference. We are grateful that you are a part of our community. We could not do this work without you.
 
In partnership,


Staci M. Alziebler-Perkins
Executive Director
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Gathering for Women - Monterey
147 El Dorado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
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M-Th: 8 am - 2 pm
F: 8 am - 12 pm

Telephone

831-241-6154

Email

info@gatheringforwomen.org
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Guest Stories
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Exec. Director's Message
    • Staff
    • History
    • Financials
    • Job Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAMS
    • Food Services
    • Next Step
    • Clothes Closet & Personal Care Products
    • Showers
    • Casa de Noche Buena
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • Donate
    • Community Partners
  • VOLUNTEER
  • SPECIAL EVENTS
    • The Women's Ball
    • Community Breakfast 2022
    • Film Screening
    • Community Breakfast - November 2021
    • Art Fair - September 2021
    • Volunteer Appreciation Picnic - July 2021
    • Mother's Day Cooking Demo - May 2021
    • Casa de Noche Buena Grand Opening - March 2021
    • Movie Music Magic - February 2021
    • Art Fair - September 2020
    • Party With a Purpose - June 2020
    • Gathering of Hearts Luncheon - March 2020
    • Casa de Noche Buena Groundbreaking - Spring 2020
    • Gathering of Hearts Luncheon - Fall 2019
    • Volunteer Appreciation Luau - Fall 2019
    • Gathering of Hearts Luncheon - Spring 2018
    • Community Breakfast - April 2019
    • Ribbon Cutting & Open House - July 2018