Virtual Volunteer Fair

There are families and individuals in our community that suffer in poverty, that aren't looking for a hand-out but a hand up so they can THRIVE not just survive! Circles is a free resource for families who would like to improve their financial situation through education, employment, job training, and budgeting.

After completing the 12-week course, participants advance to the role of Circle Leader and become connected with community members called Allies, who can help them achieve their goals going forward. Allies are community members who want to support the Circle Leader to accomplish his/her plan. Circles staff will ensure that Allies are trained in how to best support Leaders in achieving their goals to get out of poverty.

As an Ally, you can be an intentional friend that offers support, cheering them on to reach their goals and dreams of becoming self-sufficient. All meetings are conducted via Zoom. Your influence can mean a lifetime of success for an individual, their family and our community. To volunteer as a Circle Ally contact Nicki Bray at 801-399-9281 ext. 501. This project is done individually however we can utilize many individuals as Allies.

At home volunteer projects that can be done individually or as a group. Volunteers will make intentional learning activities for Head Start Children to use in the classroom or in the home.

The intentional learning activities involve cutting and assembling the materials provided by OWCAP for each of the activities. OWCAP supplies the materials for sewing I Spy bags or doll clothes. Projects are picked up from OWCAP, taken home to complete, and returned to OWCAP. Contact Kim Hall at 801-399-9281 ext 301 or email at khall@OWCAP.org for more information.

OWCAP provides diapers through their Emergency Food Pantry to low-income families and as apart of their Early Head Start program. Safety-net programs such as Food Stamps and WIC do not cover the cost of diapers. An adequate supply of diapers can cost over $100 per month. In poor and low-income families, a baby can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health and abuse risks.

A group can develop a virtual diaper drive through an online retailer such as Amazon. Here's an idea of how your group can conduct a virtual diaper drive See the steps below (including the language you can use to get started!)

Step 1: Determine how you want yo host the virtual diaper drive.

Visit our online retailer diaper wish list and make a direct donation of diapers virtually Send a mass email to your friends and family Host a Facebook Fundraiser Email or post on your social media channels directing people to our donation wishlist page.

Step 2: Hosting your own Virtual Drive? Compose an email or social media post to send. Here are sample social media posts (feel free to copy and paste, combine messages or make your own):

With the impact that COVID-19 has had on families, lost employment and income, the need for diaper assistance has surged over the following months. Everyone knows how important food is, and that cannot be discounted. We must also pay attention to other basic needs that have a drastic impact on families. The stress caused by needing diapers can be as stressful as food insecurity. I'm helping OWCAP to secure diapers to give to families in need through their Emergency Food Pantry. Please purchase diapers through our Virtual Diaper Drive Wishlist we created for OWCAP that will deliver the diapers directly to OWCAP. Amazon Virtual Diaper Drive Wishlist:

Infrequent diaper changing can cause urinary tract infections and secondary skin infections among babies that can result in necessary doctor visits. The extra stressors placed on families right now will only amplify these issues and no family wants to make extra visits to the doctor. You can help. Your donation will purchase diapers for children throughout Weber County. Donate diapers through OWCAP's Virtual Diaper Drive Wishlist. Diapers will be delivered directly to OWCAP to use in their Head Start Program and distribute to local families in need. Amazon Virtual Diaper Drive Wishlist:

Step 3: Don't forget to include a link to our Amazon Virtual Diaper Drive Wishlist page:

Step 4: Break out your contacts; Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snap Chat, etc., and let everyone know you're hosting a drive or donating diapers

Step 5: Tag us on social media and we'll share the amazing way you're making a difference during this challenging time.

Our Bikes for Goodwill Program provides adult-sized bicycles for free to anyone who can't afford to purchase one. In order to assess needs, we partner with multiple nonprofit and governmental organizations. The process is simple: clients contact partner organizations who refer bike recipients to us. We repair the bikes and schedule an appointment with each recipient.

To help bike recipients stay safe while riding and keep their bike secure, we provide helmets, locks, and lights when we can. Our stocks are depleted and we need help replenishing them! You can organize a fundraiser and purchase new helmets, locks and lights, or you can organize a drive to collect them used. Used items must be checked and functioning.

This could easily work as an individual or a group project.