HAVEN is the only nonprofit in Oakland County that provides comprehensive nonprofit for the treatment and prevention of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Each December at HAVEN, hundreds of volunteers come together for an extraordinary event called GIFT GIVEAWAY.
Unlike any other holiday giveaway or “adopt-a-family” program, GIFT GIVEAWAY empowers survivors who have utilized HAVEN’s services in the last 12 months to “shop” (for free) through hundreds of items that you and other caring community members donate. Volunteers accompany survivors and help them pick out special gifts for their children and themselves. It is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Last season, the support of caring community members like you made the holidays better for 808 HAVEN clients who received gifts—252 adults and 556 children.
You are invited to have a life-changing experience as a Gift Giveaway volunteer.
TASKS:
December 8, 9 and 10 volunteers will accept donations, set up the room, organize and sort the donations, and take inventory.
December 11 and 12 volunteers will help clients with their “shopping,” restock tables, and keep things organized. On the last day, volunteers will pack up and return the space to its original condition.
