Gathering for Women ("GFW") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization founded by a remarkable group of volunteers. These early champions dedicated themselves to providing essential services to homeless women in our community. From the beginning, their mission has been to create a warm, welcoming space where women are treated with dignity and offered hope for…
Join us for our 6th Annual Art & Craft Fair! Each year, GFW hosts an Art & Craft Fair for the month of September featuring works from our guests, and pieces donated by local, professional artists. Our guests get 100% of the proceeds from their artwork or crafts sold, and GFW uses proceeds from the…
Join us for our 6th Annual Art & Craft Fair! The kickoff event is being held on Saturday, September 6th at Venture Gallery in Monterey. Stop by from 4-7 PM for wine, appetizers, and your next favorite artwork! The 6th Annual Art & Craft Fair will feature artwork and crafts created by GFW's guests, as…
The Monterey Peninsula Adventist Church is hosting a Russian Specialty Desserts Baking Class with all proceeds going to benefit GFW! Taught by a member of the church raised in Venezuela with Serbian heritage, this class is sure to step up your Christmas Cookie game! Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 1 PM - 4 PM…
Join us at our annual Community Breakfast on Friday, October 10th from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM at the Monterey Marriott!
It's time for Monterey County Gives! This year, our MC Gives campaign is focusing on Rising to the Occasion: Meeting the Newly Increased Needs of our County. GFW has seen a 25% increase in our daily attendance this year, and our basic services like showers, clothing, and toiletry items have all increased the same. Most shockingly,…
Join HOTWORX at Hudson James for a Shop & Sip Donation Drive to support Gathering for Women!
Let us add a touch of magic to your gifts with beautiful bows, festive paper, and creative flair! Donations from gift wrapping directly supports GFW! Date: December 6th & 20th Time: 11 AM - 4 PM Location: Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Dr., Salinas, CA 93906 Find us near the Cinnabon!
Let us add a touch of magic to your gifts with beautiful bows, festive paper, and creative flair! Donations from gift wrapping directly supports GFW! Date: December 6th & 20th Time: 11 AM - 4 PM Location: Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Dr., Salinas, CA 93906 Find us near the Cinnabon!
Join us for a special screening of Daniel Troia’s latest film, The Child Within, on January 30th and 31st at the Lighthouse Movie Theater in Pacific Grove! The movie explores the idea of how modern day life can suppress the voice of our inner child, and what we can do to reconnect with our younger…