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Bidding for better lives: Benefit auction

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For 22 years, the Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center has been providing hot meals, referrals to and assistance with social services, advocacy and counseling to homeless and low-income women and children in Berkeley.

The draconian cuts in state, county and city budgets have put a severe crimp in the services that the Drop-in Center can provide to its clients, forcing it to rely more than ever on financial support from the community.

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Baby, it’s cold outside: Share some warmth

Photo courtesy of the Sisters Project

Right now, when we’re having the lowest temperatures of the year and wet weather to boot, the clients of the Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center could really use your help. The Drop-in Center needs warm clothes for women and kids, including rain ponchos and coats, umbrellas, socks, hats, and gloves.

The center, which has served Berkeley’s homeless and low-income women and children for over 20 years, provides breakfast and lunch on weekdays, along with support groups, referrals … Continue reading »

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