We are always looking for volunteer and community service suggestions, so please email your ideas to bcwsc-ggroup@bc.edu.
Volunteer and Community Service Projects
Winter 2019
Members of the Women's Collaborative donated clothing items to complete six outfit packs being collected by the VSLC in conjunction with Cradles to Crayons.
Fall 2019
The Women's Collaborative collected four boxes of new socks, hats, gloves and mittens for the Boston Rescue Mission.
Summer 2019
Members of the Women's Collaborative are encouraged to donate new items to Dress for Success Boston by following these instructions.
Spring 2019
Members of the Women's Collaborative collected over 100 baggies filled with toiletry items for Rosie's Place.
Winter 2018
Members of the Women's Collaborative donated clothing items to complete several outfit packs being collected by the VSLC in conjunction with Cradles to Crayons.
Spring 2018
Low-sugar cereal collection for Rosie's Place and cereal drop-off.
Heartfelt thank you to the Women's Collaborative from the President of Rosie's Place.
Winter 2017
Members of the Women's Collaborative donated clothing items to complete several outfit packs being collected by the VSLC in conjunction with Cradles to Crayons.
Winter 2016/2017
The Women's Collaborative collected donations of travel sized toiletry items to benefit Rosie's Place, a Boston women's shelter. The donations were then packaged into individual care kits that included shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, a toothbrush & toothpaste. Over 150 care kits were assembled and donated to Rosie's Place along with other items.
Summer 2016
PB&J Summer Drive: The Women's Collaborative collected donations of Peanut Butter, Journals and Children's Books to benefit Rosie's Place.
Spring 2016
In January the Women's Collaborative spearheaded a Winter Essentials Drive for Rosie's Place. On February 4th, members of the steering committee delivered three car loads full of donated essentials to Rosie's. Thank you to the BC community for your generous donations!
Fall 2015
Members participated in a couple volunteer initiatives this fall:
- Walked on the Boston College Healthy You Team for the Walk to Defeat ALS at DCR Carson Beach
- Collected 4 outfit packs for the VLSC's Cradles to Crayons Christmas giving program
Summer 2015
Women's Collaborative 2015 Summer Toiletry Drive to benefit Rosie's Place. More than 150 toiletry kits plus other miscellaneous items were donated to the organization.
Spring 2015
Members of the Women's Collaborative had the opportunity to volunteer and serve dinner to the women at Rosie's Place.
Fall 2014
Margaret Briand Wolfe and Marcia Ryan cheered in the Holiday Spirit by leading the Women's Collaborative Giving Tree effort to benefit Cradles to Crayons. Members of the collaborative donated outfit packs for a little boy and a little girl.
Walking for a Good Cause...
Members of the Women's Collaborative participated in the ALS Association's Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, October 25 at DCR's Carson Beach.
Summer 2014
A successful toy drive! The Women's Collaborative spearheaded an effort on campus to collect 200 toiletry kits for Rosie's Place (for days guests taking showers). We are happy to announce that we exceeded our goal and collected 250 kits! Thank you to all those who donated!