Thursday, May 30, 2013

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HOUMA

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
Charles Dickens
 
  Lighten the burden of others this year by collecting items and donating to a local charity! 
 Click here to see a list of items needed by non-profit agencies and help make a difference in your community by collecting and donating on June 28, 2013 at the Quality Hotel.

 
 

 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. WHAT IS THE DAY OF GIVING?
A. The WBA Day of Giving is a one day opportunity to donate to local charities at the forefront of assisting those most at risk in our region. Volunteers from each charity will be situated in front of the Quality Hotel to collect items and monetary donations for much needed services.



 Q. WHAT NONPROFITS ARE PART OF THE 2013 DAY OF GIVING?
A. The nonprofits are listed, with a brief description and link to their website, on the blog’s sister page - wbadayofgivingorganizations.blogspot.com.



 Q. HOW DO I DONATE?
A. To participate, simply see the organizations’ lists of needed items and start collecting! Drop off your collected items on Friday, June 28 at the Quality Hotel of Houma. Monetary donations will also be accepted during the event.

 
Q. WHEN WILL DONATIONS BE ACCEPTED?
A. From 7:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, June 28, 2013; however, monetary contributions made directly to the agencies at other times are always welcome.

 
Q. WHAT IF I WANT TO DONATE TO MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS?
A. If you want your donation to be distributed equally among the different nonprofit agencies, simply let a Day of Giving Volunteer know and they will handle your request. For monetary donations to multiple charities, you can write your check out to WBA of Houma and we will equally distribute your donation amongst the organizations.