The Gathering of Hearts luncheon is one of GFW’s signature events. The luncheon brings together top supporters and community members who are interested in learning more about our work on the Peninsula. Hosted by GFW supporter Donna Ferraro, the meal and view is always stunning and the program, moving. Please consider supporting Gathering for Women…
In early June 2020, Gathering for Women and Community Human Services announced the virtual groundbreaking of Casa de Noche Buena, the first-ever shelter for homeless women and families with children on the Monterey Peninsula, with the following video. Rehabilitation of the building is expected to take several months, and we hope to welcome our first…
On June 4, 2020, Gathering for Women convened a virtual event on Zoom featuring Congressman Jimmy Panetta. Click on the image below to view the video recording of the event.
Gathering for Women's first-ever Art Fair was a smashing success, raising more than $3,200 for GFW. The September 2020 event offered friends and supporters the opportunity to purchase art from local artists using an online platform. The Art Fair featured local professional artists who donated their work, as well as artwork created by the homeless…
Celebrating Valentine's Day with award-winning composer Alan Silvestri! With a credit list of over 100 films, Alan Silvestri has composed some of the most recognizable and beloved themes in movie history. His efforts have been recognized with two Oscar nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, three Grammy awards, two Emmy awards, and numerous International Film Music…
On March 21, 2021 we celebrated the grand opening of Casa de Noche Buena, the area's first homeless shelter for women and families with children, with an online event featuring performances by jazz artists Tammi Brown and Amina Figarova. Click here to view a recording of the event.
In May of 2021, celebrity chef Tene Shake hosted a virtual cooking class to teach participants how to cook a lovely three course meal for Mother's Day.
We recently celebrated our volunteers - long time and brand new - at an afternoon fiesta. It was so fun to see them talk and laugh together! We are always looking for volunteers to join our ranks.
Gathering for Women's second annual Art Fair again features more than 100 works of art made by both local professional artists and the homeless women we serve. Proceeds from the sale of art from professional artists will help fund GFW's day-to-day operations, while the proceeds from sales of GFW guests' art will go directly to…
Join us for the return of our Community Breakfast, November 5th, 2021, from 7 - 9 am in the Monterey Marriott's Ferrantes Bay View Room. Register at this link. The event will feature a conversation on Resilience with Dr. Susan Swick, Executive Director of the Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health. Sponsored by…