HEALTH AND WELLNESS 

The GFWC Health and Wellness Community Service Program is designed to inform members of issues that affect the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by providing opportunities and resources to meet and address needs through volunteering. 

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Recognizing the extensive need for assistance in our community, the Health and Wellness Committee aims to help in as many ways as possible through the following organizations:

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          CAPE HENLOPEN HIGH SCHOOL (CHHS) CLOTHING CLOSET

Throughout the year, school appropriate clothing and warm outerwear is collected for the CHHS
on-site clothing closet.  Two clothing distribution days are held each school year, usually in the fall and in the winter.  Click here to see what items we collect

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          HARRY K BABY PANTRY AT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, Rehoboth Beach

          Hands-on volunteer opportunities are available twice a month to help distribute diapers, wipes                 and clothing for families on the WIC program. 

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 We collect new and gently used books appropriate for children newborn to 5 years old.  A book  is given to children visiting the Baby Pantry in an effort to promote literacy. 

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          IMMANUEL SHELTER, Rehoboth Beach

          Z CLub members prepare and serve meals over the winter months for this code purple shelter.​

       

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          LIGHTHOUSE FOR BROKEN WINGS

Lighthouse for Broken Wings is a transitional house for the homeless, dedicated to helping  those without housing regain their status in the community while having a place to call home.  It is a direct personal development program to improve the quality of life for all individuals in the home. It is managed by Toni Short (R.N.) who herself has experienced homelessness. 

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Guided by the organization's needs, we assist residents in their goal to live a more productive and independent life.

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           HARBOR HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY

          Each Christmas, members donate small gifts for in-need residents of the Lewes Harbor Healthcare            facility, many of whom otherwise would be forgotten.  

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          FOOD DRIVES

 Semi-annual food drives are held to benefit various organizations.  Our 2020 winter drive  helped fill the pantries at Lighthouse for Broken Wings; What is Your Voice, Inc. (Voices Against   Domestic Violence); and the Community Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach.