May Project: FANtastic and COOL ways to help
We have two big things this month: An Acts of Kindness Fair and a fan drive.
Acts of Kindness Fair- Register now!
And bring in donations listed below— either to the Fair or to Ally sites throughout the month.
| Collection | Deadline |
| Spare change to support G4G projects *Please drop off at either 5830 Nebraska Ave NW or 3740 McKinley St NW) | The Fair, May 9 |
| Bake sale goodies to sell at the Fair (sign up to bake!) *Please drop off at either 5830 Nebraska Ave NW or 3740 McKinley St NW) | The Fair, May 9 |
| Unused travel-size toiletries | The Fair, May 9 |
| New men’s socks | Year-round |
| Gently used or new warm-weather clothing and shoes | Year-round |
| Unwanted fur coats for orphaned wildlife | Year-round |
| New or gently used toys | Year-round |
| Used or worn towels, sheets, and blankets for rescue animals | Year-round |
| “Project Cool” fan drive. Join “Project Cool” sponsors, and dedicated local realtors Kimberly Cestari and Julie Roberts, in helping get fans to those who need them most. Deadline: May 31. Purchase fans from our wishlist—pre-filled to ship directly to G4G—or buy from any store and drop them off at any Ally site. Donate funds to help us purchase fans in bulk. Any amount helps! Donate gently used fans (please make sure they are clean and fully functioning) and drop off at any Ally Site. |
Ongoing Projects
Celebrate a Child’s Birthday. Create a personalized birthday celebration box for a child living in a shelter. Your thoughtful gift brings joy, dignity, and a sense of normalcy to a child on their special day — and it means the world to their family.
Cook/Make a Meal. Turn your love of food into a powerful act of kindness. Prepare and deliver a homemade meal — whether a full dinner or a set of bagged lunches — for residents at local shelters. It’s a simple way to nourish both bodies and spirits.
