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In an effort
to allow the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay Inc. (JLOEB)
the flexibility to react quickly to community needs that
are much simpler and shorter in term than the standard community
project, our League has developed our Done in a Day Committee
(DIAD). We enlist JLOEB volunteers to help outside agencies
that cannot provide their own staffing. The
flexibility and the short-term nature of these DIAD projects
allow the League exposure to a rich variety of community agencies
and volunteer experiences.
It
is designed to tackle short-term community needs of Alameda
and Contra Costa Counties which require volunteers for a single
day. The activities most sought are those which directly support
Children at Risk, which is JLOEB's mission. We have the
wonderful opportunity of utilizing JLOEB's greatest resource:
our members to assist your agency with projects and events that
you are unable to staff on your own. JLOEB will provide up to
25 volunteers total, for shifts of 3 hours, over a maximum of
one day.
JLOEB
is no longer accepting applications from organizations interested
Done in a Day volunteers. DIAD application deadline for 2007-2008 was August 15, 2007.
2006-2007
DIAD Projects
 CALICO
As the CALICO (Child Abuse Listening, Interviewing and Coordination)
Center in San Leandro approaches its 10-year anniversary serving
the abused and neglected children of Alameda County, the Junior
League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. (JLOEB) is rekindling its partnership
with the area's leading interview center for abused children.
League members will gather to make fleece blankets for the children
who visit the Center. Over 270 blankets were made. Read more
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2005-2006
DIAD Projects
During the 2005-2006 League year, JLOEB joined with multiple
community organizations to complete seven successful events
that further our mission of helping meet the needs of Children
at Risk in our communities. The committee selected organizations
that focuses directly on children's needs and represented a
broad spectrum of children across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Berkeley
City Championship Golf Tournament
We supported this 5th annual tournament by providing ladies
to greet and register golfers for this wonderful event at Tilden
Park Golf Course. Proceeds from the event helped young people
find employment, participate in after school sports and activities,
and provide funds for tutoring and mentoring programs in the
Berkeley community.
Casa
Vincentia's Crab Feed 2006
This event was held at St. Theresa's Church Hall in upper Rockridge.
Casa Vincentia is a shelter that offers prenatal care and shelter
for pregnant homeless women. JLOEB volunteers did everything
from food preparation to guest registration to selling raffle
tickets.
Contra
Costa County's Council for Child Abuse Prevention
Over 200 attendees filled the ballroom at Round Hill Country
Club in Alamo, in their efforts to put an end to child abuse.
JLOEB volunteers checked in attendees, sold thousands of dollars
worth of raffle tickets and distributed silent auction prize
packages to the winners during the luncheon.
Diabetic
Youth Foundation
This foundation held their annual High Hopes Gala, their premier
fundraising event, at Diablo Country Club. Their mission is
to support people living with diabetes through education and
recreational programs for children and families. Our volunteers
decorated the auction areas and tables, compiled registration
packets, and oversaw the silent auction.
Lindsay
Wildlife Museum
JLOEB volunteers assisted the museum staff with their 50th Anniversary
party to thank the public for their support over the years.
Children and adults enjoyed touring the museum and visiting
the festival booths and entertainment stage at Larkey Park.
Project
Ready to Learn
The was sponsored by The Contra Costa Times. JLOEB contributed
40 volunteers to fill more than 1,000 backpacks for needy children.
Salvation
Army
JLOEB assisted the Salvation Army with their annual holiday
assistance campaign. Our volunteers helped over 500 families
complete their applications for children's gifts and holiday
food baskets. We also worked with an East Bay Girl Scout troop
to provide entertainment and crafts for children that were in
line with their parents.
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