^{DC WIN will host the Friday, December 11, 2009 Cocktails and Dreams networking event at Mio Restaurant 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW DC 6:30pm – 9:30pm.}

Join one of the District's burgeoning networking organizations for a holiday toy drive to collect gifts on behalf of the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, a non-profit that aims to meet the needs of homeless children in the metropolitan area. 

^{Please consider purchasing a gift from the Homeless Children’s Playtime Projects’ wish lists for drop off at the event. To purchase, visit Toys R US(Registry #44689953) or Target.com (Registry ID - 014399700817213) More detailed information can be found here or at the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project website. Cash donations will also be accepted that evening and a representative from the organization has been invited to attend.}

^{More information on this dynamic organization can be found on their website. Visit the organization website and make a secure online donation or mail a check to HCPP (Homeless Children’s Playtime Project) at 1525 Newton Street NW, WDC 20010}

^{Mio Restaurant boasts a large bar, lounge, and seating area, as well as reasonable food and drink prices. Happy Hour specials will be extended to DC WIN patrons during the event.}  

^{For more information on the DC WIN community, please join the group's Facebook page, email dcwinonline@gmail.com or call the DC WIN information line 202-556-3635.}