Advocate for Homeless Women & Children Through a Writing Campaign

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Grace Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing toiletry kits and feminine hygiene products to homeless women and children in Montgomery County and beyond. We are offering an impactful volunteer opportunity for MCPS students to earn SSL hours while advocating for those in need.

Volunteers will participate in a writing campaign to raise awareness and request support from local legislators, businesses, and manufacturers. Students will draft emails to local congresspersons, stores, vendors, and manufacturers, urging them to support Grace Helping Hands by donating products or funding.

Writing Campaign Requirements:

• Research and draft advocacy emails.
• Address letters to designated recipients (e.g., elected officials, business leaders).
• Collaborate with Grace Helping Hands for message approval and impact tracking.
• Submit final drafts to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval.

Submission & Approval Process:

• Submit advocacy emails as a document to volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org for approval.
• Make edits based on feedback provided by Grace Helping Hands.
• A GHH representative will review and approve submissions.

Skills Gained:

✔ Advocacy & persuasive writing
✔ Community engagement & leadership
✔ Real-world impact on homelessness

Contact:
For more information or to sign up, please contact volunteer@gracehelpinghands.org

Please note the following guidelines:

· The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.

· Virtual sessions will not be recorded.

Join us in making a difference-one email at a time!