Greater Bedford Womenade (GBW) is founded on the idea that people can enjoy the company of friends while raising funds to help members of their community who need immediate, short term, financial assistance that is not available through other resources. Your donations will go to members of the local community to assist with essentials like utility bills, food, rent, medications, dental care, and c
lothing. A child without school supplies, a mom without a way to work because of a needed car repair, and a family hoping to keep their furnace running during a winter month are examples of where your donations can go. Validators are third-party representatives who speak on a person's behalf and are professionals in the community, such as counselors, social workers, school nurses, or clergy. Validators explore and confirm the need and then make a request to GBW. The Board reviews the request and once approving it, sends funds to the vendor to provide the service or items, typically within 48 hours. So often there are no other resources available to quickly help people in crisis. Crises create short term needs that, when met, can keep an individual or family going and prevent the situation from becoming worse. Your financial support helps Greater Bedford Womenade provide a service when so often nothing else is available.
