Single Moms Christmas Dinner Volunteer
"I was blown away by the Single Moms Christmas Dinner.
It is such a wonderful event – I felt like I was walking on air. When I got to my table there was an instant connection with the other moms. I finally felt like I belonged."
The Single Moms Christmas Dinner is only possible because of the hearts and hands of hundreds of individuals working together to create a special night for the thousands of women and children who attend. We invite you to look through the list of opportunities on the right, then click a link to learn more about that opportunity and register. To volunteer in the area of greatest need, select the "2023 SMCD: Any Area" link. In addition to help the night of, if you would like to help in the weeks preceding the event, click the "2023 Christmas Events Preparation Volunteer" link. THANK YOU!
Details:
Each person in your household who would like to volunteer the night of the event (regardless of age) will need to complete the registration process. Any youth desiring to volunteer may do so in a Children's Room (5th grade and younger) or as part of the set up or tear down teams. Children who need care while parent(s) serve may be included with an adult registration.
Specific details about where and when to meet and other important information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive upon registering. With the exception of the set-up team, all serving areas require a background check be performed. The link to complete this will be included in the confirmation email.
Other Ways to Get Involved:
In addition to volunteering, there are several ways to contribute to making this night happen. Click on a link below to learn more.
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Become a Sponsor - This event grows significantly year after year; help meet the growing need and allow more single mothers to participate by becoming a sponsor.
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Fill Blessing Bag(s) - View the Blessing Bag list then hand pick each of the items that will go into a completed gift bag.
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Make a financial gift of any amount - As our largest event of the year serving thousands of single mothers and their children, financial gifts of any size help make this night possible.
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Invite us to speak to your church, office, or small group about the impact of this event and how to play a part.
All donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at our office between 9:00AM and 4:00PM Monday through Friday each week.
It takes nearly 400 volunteers to make this night possible, so THANK YOU for recognizing the value of this event and choosing to contribute!
We appreciate you!
Please enjoy viewing this WHO-TV news segment from our 2017 event and the following pictures from previous Single Moms Christmas Dinners.
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Register Here
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09/01/2023 •
SPP Office - 2041 Grand Avenue, Suite D, West Des Moines
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 8:30 AM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 3:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 3:15 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 3:30 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 4:00 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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12/09/2023 7:30 PM •
Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center in downtown Des Moines, 833 5th Avenue
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