Presented by: WBA Community Projects Committee

The Women’s Bar Association and the Community Projects Committee are thrilled to join forces with the Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance for an incredible initiative: donating items for and assembling special care packages for cancer patients bravely undergoing treatment. Our joint mission is to bring a little extra comfort and joy to those facing challenging times.

We invite everyone—members, friends, and supporters—to participate in this meaningful cause. Whether you can donate items from the wish list or lend a hand at our event, your involvement will directly support people in need. Every contribution, big or small, helps us fill these care packages with essentials and thoughtful touches that will brighten a patient’s day.

Mark your calendars for March 21st! We’ll gather as a community to assemble the care packages, share stories, and prepare for delivery to cancer patients at the hospital. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, give back, and show solidarity with members in our community facing significant health challenges. We are excited to work with and support the Health Justice Alliance and make a lasting, positive impact—one care package at a time.

Dress: Casual

Speakers:
Vicki Girard, Founding Co-Director, Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance
Allison Dowling, Medical – Legal Partnership Director, Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance

Event Cost:    
Members $0
Non-members $0

 

Needed items can be brough to the event.  If you wish to attend but cannot contribute, items can be sent directly to the Health Justice Alliance (600 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001)

Cancer Patients – Priority Items

This list includes comfort, nutrition, and essential support items for patients undergoing treatment:

Unscented lotion or skin cream, Lip Balm, Mouth Rinse (for dry mouth) 

  • Shelf-stable protein shakes (Ensure, Boost, etc.) 
  • Ginger candy, ginger tea, or other nausea-friendly snacks
  • Soft hats and headscarves
  • Healthy, portable non-perishable snacks (nuts, granola bars, crackers)
  • Household cleaning supplies
  • Pill organizers and medical face masks 
  • Fleece throws / blankets

Gift Cards  
 

  • Amazon
  • DC Metro transit cards
  • Uber / Lyft
  • Visa prepaid gift cards
  • Target
  • Safeway/Giant/Trader Joe's/Aldi/Wegman's
  • Grubhub/Doordash/UberEats

Refunds can only be processed for cancellations received more than two business days prior to the event.

The WBA is a nonpartisan organization. The opinions and positions expressed by any program speaker are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the WBA.

The WBA regularly hosts programs for the education and enjoyment of its members and guests. The WBA is committed to ensuring that its employees, members, and guests are able to conduct their activities free from harassment or intimidation. The WBA, in its sole discretion, therefore reserves the right to deny access or to remove any attendee.

 

Care & Comfort: A WBA & Georgetown Health Justice Alliance Service Day

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  • Saturday Mar 21 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Georgetown University Law Center Conference Room
    500 First St NW, 2nd floor (Room 250)
    Washington, District of Columbia
    United States
    20001