Years ago, we started our annual Big Sunday Holiday List with exactly one project. So many people wanted to help that this past year our holiday list included more than 300 ways to give back and pitch in at the holidays.
So, this year we decided to introduce The 1st Annual Big Sunday Summer List.
As always, we have projects helping all kinds of people, in all kinds of ways, all over the Southland. And, as always, whoever you are, whatever you do (and whatever your age!) there is somebody who could use your help.
We will update this list weekly through August 1 (at least), so please keep checking back. If you’ve taken on or completed one of these projects, please email info@bigsunday.org and let us know – that way, we can thank you and direct other people to projects that still need their help!
Please note that we do not sponsor most of the summer projects on this list. Rather, we put them out to the Big Sunday community and hope someone sees it who wants to help. If it’s anything like our holiday list, many people will! Of course, feel free to forward, post, copy, print and tweet it wherever you think there are nice people who might want to help someone else.
Thanks, as always, for your great generosity of time, talent, spirit and stuff. At Big Sunday, we’re always amazed and moved by how generous so many people can be. Oh, and one more thing – if you enjoy helping during the summer, please remember that Big Sunday has all kinds of great ways to give back throughout the year. (You can’t believe how busy the fall will be!) We’d love your help. Feel free to check us out at www.bigsunday.org or contact info@bigsunday.org to see how you can get involved.
You can sort theSUMMERlist by clicking one of the categories below or via keyword in the Project Listings!
Helpful Search Hints: Please search for summer opportunities by location (i.e. city/neighborhood/zip code), key words and interest. Key words include the following: infants; youth; adults; families; veterans; seniors; men; women; homelessness; poverty; food; abuse; disabled; health; gifts; clothes; toys; summer meals; environment; animals; party; summer accessories; carnivals; arts/crafts; sport; mentoring; tutors; hearing-impaired; photography; benefit; shopping; film screening; disaster prep and more. If your key word has no listings, try a different one. There are loads of places that need your help!
Spruce Up Piece By Piece This Summer
Piece by Piece is organizing their space and are in need of helping hands! They need help sorting donations of glass and tile, and sprucing up the garden space and the mosaic mural. Their mission is to provide low-income and formerly homeless people free mosaic art workshops using recycled materials to develop marketable skills, self-confidence, earned income and an improved quality of life.
Please come dressed for a mess and wear close-toed shoes. Volunteers will be moving items, sweeping, sorting. There will also be opportunities to do some work in the garden space. Entrance off of 51st Street. Activity meet up is in community space/patio. Street parking available 10am and after (street sweeping on Fridays until 10am).
Spruce Up Piece By Piece This Summer
Piece by Piece is organizing their space and are in need of helping hands! They need help sorting donations of glass and tile, and sprucing up the garden space and the mosaic mural. Their mission is to provide low-income and formerly homeless people free mosaic art workshops using recycled materials to develop marketable skills, self-confidence, earned income and an improved quality of life.
Please come dressed for a mess and wear close-toed shoes. Volunteers will be moving items, sweeping, sorting. There will also be opportunities to do some work in the garden space. Entrance off of 51st Street. Activity meet up is in community space/patio. Street parking available 10am and after (street sweeping on Fridays until 10am).
Support Veterans at The Salvation Army’s 2nd Annual National Donut Day Eating Championship
Help support Veterans and see history being made at The Salvation Army's 2nd Annual National Donut Day Eating Championship in front of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Watch the best competitive eaters in the country vie to break the world record. Cheer on KRTH's own Gary Bryan and others in the local preliminary donut eating contest. And support The Salvation Army and its programs dedicated to helping Veterans throughout the Southland. They need volunteers to assist with unloading and loading stage equipment, stage setup, and clean-up. There will be some heavy lifting involved, so keep that in mind. This is a fun event and volunteers will receive a T-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering, kindly contact Michelle for more information: Michelle.Yang@usw.salvationamy.org To learn more, please visit: DonutDay.org
Assist in Preparing and Distributing Sack Lunches for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers with a desire to serve. Volunteers are needed to prepare sack lunches and distribute to homeless individuals that stop by the Corps for lunch. Monday through Friday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Contact Roy Snapp-Kolas 310-677-3375 to sign up!
Become a Summer Camp Junior Counselor for the Children’s Lifesaving Founation
CAMP4ALL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM would love for you or your high school teen to volunteer as “Junior” Counselors with the CLF this summer at a surf and/or overnight camp! If yes, let them know, and they will send you their easy-breezy Volunteer Form! This program will serve hundreds of low-income, at-risk and homeless youth and families coming from over a dozen different agencies. Volunteering with this program proves to be the positive experience of a lifetime, and volunteer hours can also be utilized toward community service fulfillment at a high school level. The CLF is looking for more wonderful volunteers for the Camp4All Beach & Surf Camps for homeless and at-risk youth & families in Los Angeles, starting at the end of June…and if Fridays in July work for you, let them know and they will work it out with you too! Email to receive the summer event - June to July Email for for information & to fill out volunteer form info@childrenslifesaving.org. Since 1993, more than 75,000 children have attended Camp4All Summer Camp Program, which provides crucial academic and social experiences to transitioning homeless and at-risk youth from urban and shelter environments. Camp4All is designed to provide positive, life-affirming outdoor experiences.
Team Up with The Salvation Army Glendale’s Food Pantry to Help Serve Hundreds of Individuals and Families
The Salvation Army Glendale's Food Pantry program serves hundreds of individuals and families every month. They have recently transitioned into a 'marketplace' system, which gives their clients the independence to choose their own food options. In order to serve their community, they need volunteers to help maintain the pantry by spending a couple of hours each week performing one (or more) of the following tasks: 1. Sort incoming food donations by type. 2. Place sorted foods in the designated area. 3. Help restock the marketplace floor as needed. 4. Assist/interact with clients. They have opportunities available Monday through Friday. This is a great opportunity to serve the community! For questions please contact Jazmine Santillan (818) 246-5586 Volunteers under 18 years old need to be supervised by an adult. Additionally, this opportunity involves the lifting of light weight items such as canned food, bread, etc. Second location: Glendale Corps Food Pantry 801 South Central Avenue Glendale CA. 91204-2053
Help The Salvation Army Burbank Corps Prepare Food Boxes
The Salvation Army Burbank Corps offers food boxes to individuals and families providing 3-5 days' worth of food. Volunteers are needed to provide a cheerful and helpful attitude to those requesting help. Consistent long term volunteers are desired; however one time volunteers are welcome also! Available shifts: Monday - Friday 10am-1pm: help serve our guests Monday - Friday 2pm-5pm: help get the food bank ready for the next day. Other duties would include help with sorting of canned food donations, stocking shelves, keeping warehouse organized, and other various needs as they arise. This is a 18+ opportunity. Contact Lt. Brittany Baker at 818-845-7214 or email brittany.baker@usw.salvationarmy.org
Serve Meals to the Men and Women of the Bell Shelter
Help is always needed to serve meals to the men and women of the Bell Shelter. Volunteers are needed to prep and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner. Minors must have an adult with them. Contact Amie Carrillo to sign up! Email amie.carrillo@usw.salvationarmy.org or call 323-263-1206 ext 231
Interact with the Seniors at The Salvation Army and Lead Various Actiivities
The Salvation Army's Silvercrest in Lake View Terrace, CA is looking for volunteers leaders who like interacting with seniors and can lead various activities such as arts and crafts or group excercise. And if you don't have a craft or activity, thats ok! Why not come by to lead a game of bingo? Let them know what you want to do and they are open to discussing your ideas! They are also in need of volunteers who can be translators or teach ESL. The most common language is Spanish. Looking for people who are available to come in either Monday or Tuesday for 1-2 hours sometime between 9am-4pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Hugo Fuentes (818) 899-4184 for more info.
Lead Group Exercise Clases at The Salvation Army Weingart Center in Hollywood
The Salvation Army Weingart Center in Hollywood, CA is looking for volunteers to lead group exercise classes (yoga, zumba, aerobics, etc). Available class times are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays 10am-1pm for Seniors Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5pm-7pm for Adults If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please contact Amanda Soto (Amanda.Soto@usw.salvationarmy.org) with experience and availability. The Salvation Army Weingart Youth Center has become a safe haven for boys and girls, many of whom come from single-parent households, and live in low-income areas which make them vulnerable to juvenile crime. The Center provides for their physical and educational needs through a number of enrichment activities, including after school youth programs, computer instruction, sports, arts & crafts and homework assistance. Adults and seniors are also served on a limited basis with low-impact aerobics and work-related computer instruction.
Help sort Food at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2923053.jsp
Sort Food with the Pasedena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank
Volunteer with the Pasadena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank Date: June 2, 2018 Time: 9AM-12PM Location: 1734 E 41st St, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Volunteer with the Pasadena Jaycees at the LA Food Bank, you will be helping to sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items for future distribution. An estimated 1.4 million people in Los Angeles County live with food insecurity. The LA Food Bank collects donations from hundreds of resources and distributes food through over 625 Partner agencies, serving 300,000 people per month. All volunteers must be age 14+ Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/LAFoodBankJaycees
Help Seniors at the Westside Senior Helath and Wellness Fair
Senior Fair Helper Volunteers are needed for one-hour shifts to help at the Westside Senior Health and Wellness Fair. The Fair is an opportunity for seniors and their friends and family on Los Angeles' westside to get free health screenings, entertainment, give-aways, food and refreshments.
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservation at their Blue Butterflies and Bagels Breakfast
Celebrate the butterfly that lives only on the Peninsula with a family friendly morning of art, story telling, music, easy habitat restoration, and butterfly spotting at George F Canyon Nature Preserve
Assist Kidsave at their 20th Anniversary Miracles Gala
Kidsave is looking for awesome on-site volunteers to help with a variety of day-of tasks. This will be for their 20th Anniversary Miracles Gala at Avalon Hollywood + Bardot. They will be having a dinner, live and silent auction, and dancing. Volunteer opportunities available are: -Event Set-Up (arrival 2:00PM) -- help with setting up the tables, floral decorations, and auction item displays. This shift would be for 3-4 hours. -Event Registration (arrival 4:30PM) -- help with checking in guests using on-line mobile bidding software (BidPal) and making sure guests are greeted with a smile and bid paddle ;) -Greeters and Table Seaters (arrival 5:00PM) -- help with flow by making sure guests know where they are seated and are able to properly find their seat; be a smiling face as they arrive -Auction Check-Out (arrival 7:00PM) -- help get auction items set-up for check-out in Bardot; help with getting all items to guests (this will be a part for those who are interested in staying for dancing!!) Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 18 2-4 hours (flexible to be longer or shorter) Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2932188.jsp
Support Cyclists at Bike Multiple Sclerosis Los Angeles
Bike Multiple Sclerosis Los Angeles Volunteers needed! Over 200 volunteers are needed for the 2018 Bike MS Los Angeles event to support cyclists riding on Sunday, June 3 as they raise funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis and provide services for those living with MS. The event will start and end at the Rose Bowl and participants will travel through the San Gabriel Mountains and other iconic Los Angeles landmarks. View assignments/shifts, locations and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/BikeMSLosAngeles2018 They need many volunteers to support the riders out at rest stops, along the route, at the hotel, start line and finish line. There is a place for individuals as well as groups. Volunteers are needed to help with the following assignments: Check-in (walkers and volunteers,) Cheerers, Rest stops, Route support, Festival site, Medical Support, and Set Up. Requirements & Commitment: Driver's License Needed, Background Check, Must be at least 18, Must Provide Proof of Automobile Insurance. Explore Bike MS and register online as a volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/BikeMSLosAngeles2018 Groups as well as individuals are welcomed. For any volunteers questions, please email michelle.woo@nmss.org.
Team Up with Crohn’s & Colitis at their Take Steps Los Angeles Walk
Volunteers Needed for Take Steps Walk: They are looking for awesome volunteers to help make this year's Take Steps Los Angeles walk the best yet!! They need volunteers to help with set-up/clean-up, registration, food distribution, and our fun kid's zone! It's going to be a great time and you will not want to miss this! The Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitiswalk is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Many patients have only ever met a handful of other patients suffering from IBD - this is a unique opportunity to meet hundreds of IBD patients, families, and supporters from your own backyard. There is no fee to register and no team is too big or small! Walk day is an incredible experience for all to celebrate the efforts that have been put forth in raising funds toward our mission. It is a day filled with live music, food, kids’ activities, educational materials, and of course wonderful exposure for our corporate partners. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2934512.jsp
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make creativity kits for Youth Policy Institute! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Assist in a Paint Party for Seniors for Volunteer Action for Aging
Volunteers are needed to assist in a paint party for seniors! Volunteer Action for Aging brings activities to seniors to keep them socially engaged. If you like chatting with seniors and creative projects please join us. As a volunteer you will help make simple "mocktails" for participants and support them with encouragement and tips as they paint. Art experience is not necessary - just the ability to listen to the instructions given and relay that information to seniors if they require extra assistance. Those who speak Spanish are especially needed, however English only is great too! *under 18 welcome if parent/guardian is present. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=2912633
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make number and letter learning books for Our Mother of Good Councel! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Assist the L.A. First Church of the Nazarene’s Food Pantry with Bread Pick Up
The Helping Hands Food Pantry is in need for one or two volunteers to pick up bread from a nearby Vons. Volunteers would go to the church to pick up boxes for the bread and keys to open up the pantry. Using their own cars, volunteers would then drive to a local Vons (loading dock) and would receive the bread, load it onto their cars. When they arrive at the church, they can use carts to wheel in the bread to put inside the pantry's freezer for safe keeping. Volunteers would then lock up, put the pantry keys away and then continue about their day. The bread that volunteers will pick up will help to feed families in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre throughout that week. Requirements & Commitment: Driver's License Needed. Must be at least 18. Orientation or Training 1hr and 30min. Drivers must also have proof of insurance and will fill out a volunteer application and waivers.
Help Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Assembling Food Packages for over 26,000 Folks
Take a BITE out of Hunger! Volunteers are needed at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help in assembling food packages for over 26,000 low income seniors, women with infants, and children in Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of food items like canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, cereal and other non-perishable food items. By giving just a little of our time, we can make a big difference in our community. Must be at least 14 (sorry, no exception min age is 14) 3 hours All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes.
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservatory for their Outdoor Volunteer Day
Please join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for their Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! Volunteers will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants! Please meet at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center. Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula! For more info contact: info@pvplc.org
Join Reading for Kids for their Reading Clubs
Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning. To volunteer at the next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail at info@readingtokids.org or call (310) 479-7455. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org. Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids. Requirements & Commitment: Background Check Must be at least 18 . Time commitemnt is 3 hours a month
Relax After Your Volunteer Service with a Guided Yoga Session
Please bring your own yoga mat! DRESS CODE : All volunteers must wear appropriate attire suitable for an industrial production kitchen. Due to health regulations, volunteers who do not follow dress code will not be allowed to work in the kitchen. *Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled volunteer time to find parking.
Click here to sign up and get more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteering-yoga-tickets-45688588799
For More info contact: engagela@lakitchen.org / 213-269-8260
Get Involved at the Child Care Resource Center’s Community Volunteer Day
Get involved with CCRC! They are hosting a CCRC Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 am to 1 pm at Van Nuys Warehouse at 15126 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405! Sign up today and you’ll have the chance to help your community by participating in activities such as: organizing books, building bookshelves and wrapping gifts. They have a limited number of spots available! Invite your friends and register today! Can’t attend but still want to give back? There’s plenty to do! Drop off new or gently used children's books at their Chatsworth office! You can drop them off at the office throughout the week or at the CCRC Book Drop Off on June 9th from 10 am - 1 pm. For more infomation contact us at 1-866-67-4KIDS or Communications@ccrcca.org. Make a tax deductible donation! Your contribution will go toward purchasing much needed educational materials for children in their service area.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Join a Potted Plant Making and Sing a Long evnet with One Incredible Family
You will be assisting the elderly family members in doing something therapeutic and “earthy” by getting their fingers in the soil and creating potted plants for their rooms. After, everyone will share a wonderful sing-a-long with them. No singing ability required! No project supplies required. Just bring yourself and an upbeat and cheerful attitude! Age Minimum (with Adult):8+, Minimum Age:12+ Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Helping The Elderly To Transplant House Plants Into Terra Cotta Pots. Delivering Those Plants To Their Rooms. Afterward, Volunteers Will Be Singing With The Senior Citizens. Click here to sign up: https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0CA000000pxLHNMA2
Help Assist Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at their Man & Women of the Year Grand Finale Gala
LLS are in need of volunteers at their Los Angeles Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala on Saturday, June 9th at The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood. On the 9th, nearly 550 guests will gather to honor the 20 Candidates who have spent 10 weeks competing for the title of Man/Woman of the Year by fundraising on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The Man/Woman of the Year Campaign raises vital funds for cancer research. To volunteer at this year's 2018 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala, please email Vivian Liu at vivian.liu@lls.org. Requirements & Commitment: Orientation or Training 4-6 hours Good opportunity for teens
Join Inner Arts City Arts’ Campus This Summer to Support Their Youth
Join hundreds of Angelenos on Inner City Arts' campus this summer in support of equal access to arts education for the kids and teens of our city. Summer on Seventh is a special night of art installations, live music on their rooftop, food, drinks, studio tours and more! Proceeds from the event support high quality arts instruction and programming for underserved LA youth. 21+ Event Food and Drink. Appearances by: Cassell's Hamburgers, Everson Royce Bar, Guerrilla Tacos, Pizzanista, Plant Food for People, Silverlake Wine, Starry Kitchen Art Installations and Appearances by: Eric Junker with Andrew Embury, Bert Rodriguez, Lisa Schulte, Dana Eitches
Earlybird Admission ($30) available until 11:59pm on Friday, April 13, 2018. General Admission I ($40) on sale Saturday, April 14 until 11:59pm on Thursday, May 31, 2018. General Admission II ($50) on sale Friday, June 1 until Event.
For More Info please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/899-kcrw-presents-summer-on-seventh-2018-at-inner-city-arts-tickets-44762623211
Carthay Environmental Studies Needs Your Help Beautifying Their New Habitat Garden.
Carthay Environmental Studies school would love your help planting and weeding their beautiful, new habitat garden. This new California Native garden has taken root where a large lawn once lived in front of the school, and needs some TLC as it gets established. Please join them for some good garden time and a nice lunch. Master Gardeners will be on hand to guide and instruct and the Carthay hens are on hand to cluck! Workdays are always fun at Carthay!
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make Father's Day gifts and cards for a local nonprofit! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Help Coach the Youth at Los Angeles Team Mentoring
Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) specifically helps at-risk youth (ages 11-14) coming from foster care, juvenile probation and low-income households where most family members have not graduated from high school or college.LATM's Leadership Camp will help provide mentorship and guidance to prepare for high school, college, and future careers. Date: June 15, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: 145 S Spring St. Los Angeles CA 90012 Volunteers needed to help with mock interviews and help "coach" and encoruaghe students for their personal success.
Register: https://mentors.mentorcore.com/latm/index.php?section=application&action=new&fwID=1703
TO APPLY: http://mentors.mentorcore.com/latm/index.php?section=application&action=new&fwID=1703 For questions or more information please contact Aimee Borrayo at aborrayo@latm.org or 213.742.6733
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservatory for their Outdoor Volunteer Day
Volunteers will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants! Please meet at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center. Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula! For more info contact: info@pvplc.org
Join the World’s Largest Street Painting Festival in Collaboration with Light Bringer Project
Join the world’s largest street painting festival with over 600 artists! Free and open to the public this Father’s Day weekend marks the 26th Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival at The Paseo. Over 600 skilled chalk artists from all over the world will come together to celebrate the unique art form. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to experience art on Paseo Colorado’s famous plaza for free. The Pasadena Chalk Festival places over 25,000 sticks of pastel chalks in the hands of hundreds of Madonnari (Italian for street painter) to spend the weekend creating spectacular murals on concrete canvases throughout the shopping plaza that stretches over three city blocks. Many artistic styles are represented in the Pasadena Chalk Festival: classical, contemporary, whimsical, socially relevant. Teams and Individual artists represent schools, creative companies, cultural organizations and artistic families.
Support Red Circle Project at APLA by attending their Celebration of LIfe and Creation Pow Wow
Red Circle Project at APLA is hosting a Celebration of Life & Creation Pow Wow. They are the only HIV Prevention Program targeting American Indians/Alaska Natives in Los Angeles County. This pow wow is FREE ADMISSION. Community change occurs in many ways, and one way Red Circle Project is changing the face of HIV/AIDS is by bringing many minority groups together by hosting an annual pow wow. For the past seven years, RCP has hosted “Celebrating All Life & Creation” Pow Wow in the City of West Hollywood. With the gracious support of City Hall, the powwows have been very successful and success is measured not only by the turn out—approximately 500 people—but by the diversity of people in attendance. For more information please visit http://redcircleproject.org/ or call 323.329.9905
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Join a Potted Plant Making and Sing a Long evnet with One Incredible Family
Volunteers will be assisting the elderly family members to do something therapeutic and “earthy” by getting their fingers in the soil and transplanting plants into terra-cotta pots for their rooms. Volunteer roles & responsibilities will be to help the elderly to transplant house plants into terra cotta pots, delivering those plants to their rooms. Afterward, volunteers will be singing with the senior citizens. Age Minimum (with Adult):8+, Minimum Age:12+ Click here to signup: https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0CA000000pxLHSMA2
Host Bingo with the Seniors at The Salvation Army
Every 3rd Saturday of the month The Salvation Army's Alegria in Silverlake hosts a bingo event for the resident families. Volunteers are always needed to assist with setting up, distributing the bingo supplies & refreshments, Call bingo numbers, and help with other duties as needed. More importantly they need volunteers who want to have fun and interact with our families! Please contact Laine Faust if you are interested in volunteering for this monthly event. Laine.Faust@usw.salvationarmy.org
Sprinkle Joy by Face Painting at the Million World Challenge Ceremony
Every year Families in Schools encourage students to read MILLIONS of words outside the classroom through the Million Word Challenge. Now that the Million Word Challenge has ended, schools, students and families will be recognized at the Million Word Challenge culmination ceremony on June 17th at the Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles. Face Painting volunteers are needed to interact with families and sprinkle joy in the day's celebrations. Volunteer hours are 12:30pm-3:30pm Age: Must be at least 16
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make casserole kits for Exceptional Children's Foundation! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Help Host “The Longest Day” at The Veterans Home in California
The Veterans Home of California will be hosting their Alzheimer's Association "The Longest Day." This is a world wide event all about love for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. They honor those living with the disease and their caregivers. Volunteers are asked to wear purple and closed shoes. Parking passes are available. Volunteers must complete an application, provide TB (less than one year) and background clearance before participating. Contact volunteer services for additional information: (424) 832-8554. N/A
Lend A Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make sack lunches for My Friend's Place! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Join Big Sunday Help Lutheran Social Services of Southern California with a Makeover Event
General makeover of the interior of the facility. Painting, installing mirrors in the clothing
selection area, sorting clothing, repair and revamp bathroom, hanging cork boards, etc.
SHIFTS: 1st shift - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2nd shift – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
*A light lunch will be served at 12 PM on both days.
LSS-SC is a 501(c)3 non-profit that serves the needs of local veterans and other underserved SoCal residents, regardless of race, creed or orientation since 1946.
Help sort Food at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2905017.jsp
Join L.A. Kitchen and Help Provide Food to Families and Individuals in Need
DRESS CODE : All volunteers must wear appropriate attire suitable for an industrial production kitchen. Due to health regulations, volunteers who do not follow dress code will not be allowed to work in the kitchen.Please leave all big purses, bags, personal belongings at home Non-slip shoes with high-grip soles are strongly recommended. Volunteers will be provided disposable aprons, gloves, and hairnets to wear while working. Volunteers are welcomed to bring their own caps and aprons to use onsite. Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled volunteer time to find parking.
Click here to sign up and get more info: More info to come click here: https://lakitchen.z2systems.com/np/clients/lakitchen/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8206&
For More info contact: engagela@lakitchen.org / 213-269-8260
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Assist Self Help Graphics & Art’s at their Annual Print Fair & Exhibition
Self Help Graphics & Art's Annual Print Fair & Exhibition is a highly anticipated one-day only opportunity for collectors and art lovers to acquire new, limited edition, fine art prints created by Self Help Graphics & Art between 2017-2018! Volunteers are needed to assist with print inventory, handling of prints, and sales. Volunteers will be given a Self Help Graphics' volunteer t-shirt. Please contact Alexa at volunteer@selfhelpgraphics.com if you are interested in volunteering for the event.
Fight Hunger and Help Food Forward in Partnership with CSUN Orange Grove Harvest
CSUN Orange Grove Harvest in Northridge harvest food, fight hunger, build community! You will be collecting beautiful fresh fruit that would otherwise get thrown away, and donating 100% to local hunger-relief agencies. Join the Volunteer Harvest Team to help them pick as much fruit as possible from trees, and pack it into boxes to be donated. Sign up now for a fun and fruitful volunteer experience! Volunteers should be comfortable picking and carrying boxes of fruit, but don’t need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the fruit. This opportunity is open to volunteers 5 years old and older, though children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up online using this link: https://foodforward.org/events/signup-form/?id=10648 Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 5, under 16 need parent supervision Volunteers commit to entire shift May be lifting up to 40 pounds
Help Sort GOODies with the Good+ Foundation
Looking for a first-hand glimpse into the work GOOD+ does every day? Bring your organization, friends or family to participate in a volunteer project at their offices/warehouse headquartered just outside of Culver City. They can accommodate up to 20 volunteers in their space. "Off-Site" Projects GOOD+ Foundation’s volunteer team can organize and staff off-site volunteer projects at offices and places of worship. A courier service is used to pick up and drop off bins and supplies. Please note, they do ask the host of the off-site to cover the courier fees as they cannot absorb these costs. For questions or to schedule a volunteer project, please contact LA Community Relations & Volunteer Manager Michael Willis, at Michael@goodplusfoundation.org. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 15 1 - 4 hours click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2921684.jsp
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make animal blankets for the Amanda Foundation! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Lend A Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make decorate cookies for July 4th for Cal Vet West LA! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Celebrate Latino Equality Alliance’s 2018 Purple Lily Awards
This fundraising event is planning to have 200 VIP guests for an outdoor summer evening networking event. They will have elected leaders and celebrities in attendance. Volunteers are needed to help with set up and tear down, registration table, silent auction, music and speaker production support, serving food in a buffet format and serve cocktails from bar set up. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 21 Orientation or Training 2 hours Wear Black, Speak Spanish, be Queer or Queer Ally Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2926166.jsp
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Help sort Food at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2905021.jsp
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make fun tie dye t-shirts for Big Sunday's Harbor Cruise! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Help sort Food at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2923127.jsp
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Monday Mornings at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a different, fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help others. Join us as we make animal blankets and toys for No Kill LA! To RSVP for upcoming MM@10 events, please contact Beenish at beenish@bigsunday.org. See http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/mm10/ for more info.
Relax After Your Volunteer Service with a Guided Yoga Session
Please bring your own yoga mat! DRESS CODE : All volunteers must wear appropriate attire suitable for an industrial production kitchen. Due to health regulations, volunteers who do not follow dress code will not be allowed to work in the kitchen. *Please arrive at least 15 mins before your scheduled volunteer time to find parking.
For More info contact: engagela@lakitchen.org / 213-269-8260
Join Heal the Bay for their Nothin’ but Sand Beach Cleanup
Help Heal the Bay make Nothin’ But Sand a zero-waste event! Each volunteer will need to register individually unless you bring a group. Register groups of 2-100 people under the Youth Group ticket type. Overflow Admission: When the general admission sells out, you can still register, however you will be responsible for bringing your own cleanup supplies: a bucket or trash bag, and a garden glove or latex gloves. All volunteers must sign online waiver or bring a signed waiver form. Bring cash if you plan to park in the lot (there is no discounted parking) or come early to find street metered parking. Volunteers 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian. Service hour forms will be signed by the beach captain at the end of the cleanup. Buckets, garden gloves, water, and healthy KIND Snacks will be provided, but they encourage you to bring your own cleanup supplies and a reusable water bottle to reduce our environmental footprint. Please be prepared to be outside for 2-3 hours. Beach weather can be unpredictably hot or cold, so they recommend dressing in layers. Check website to register! Note: Nothin' But Sand is a rain or shine event. Cleanups are only cancelled for lightning or thunderstorms. They will still hold the cleanup in light and steady rain.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
Every 3rd Saturday of the month The Salvation Army's Alegria in Silverlake hosts a bingo event for the resident families. Volunteers are always needed to assist with setting up, distributing the bingo supplies & refreshments, call bingo numbers, and help with other duties as needed. More importantly, they need volunteers who want to have fun and interact with the families! Please contact Laine Faust if you are interested in volunteering for this monthly event. Laine.Faust@usw.salvationarmy.org
Help Big Sunday Throw a Spa Day for the Seniors at Sunset Hall
We will be giving the lovely ladies of Sunset Hall a fresh new manicure and playing games. All ages welcome! The ladies love visitors and are super sweet. No experience necessary! Just need friendly volunteers to spread some cheer.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Mornings at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make sack lunches for Covenant House! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Help Out at Culver City Volunteer Program’s Annual CarFit Event
Volunteers will be outside and on their feet interacting with the public. They'll need volunteer assistance with check-in, traffic control and inspections (training is provided day-of). Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with older adults, taking instruction and giving direction. This event sells out every year and it will be busy the entire shift from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Snacks, beverages and a thank you gift are provided to volunteers. Service credit is provided for those needing it for school. CarFit is a nationwide program designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. Culver City Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is holding this event in partnership with AAA and AARP. If you'd like more information you can visit the CarFit website: http://www.car-fit.org/carfit/FAQ To sign-up to volunteer please click this link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=2051334 Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 5 hours
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Prep & Pack Meals for The Homeless with Big Sunday & Beit T’Shuvah
We plan to prepare, package, and distibute 300 sack lunches to individuals living on the streets of WLA and Santa Monica. Menu includes vegetarian burritos (bean and rice), PB&J sandwiches, fruit, bottle of water.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Join Big Sunday & Builders of Jewish Education Los Angeles for a Special Painting Day
We will be hosting a special painting project at a local nonprofit. Builders of Jewish Education is the only organization in Los Angeles wholly dedicated to supporting and enriching Jewish educational experiences, from early childhood through high school, across the full Jewish religious and cultural spectrum.
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s TM@10
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make card for Back to School Night recipient schools! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Pitch In at the LA Regional Food Bank’s Pantry
Feed the soul while helping feed the hungry! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help by donating your time to fight hunger in our community. Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 14 ( no exception for ages younger) 3 hours commitment All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2923128.jsp
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s TM@10
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we make hygiene Kits for HopeNet! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
Every 3rd Saturday of the month The Salvation Army's Alegria in Silverlake hosts a bingo event for the resident families. Volunteers are always needed to assist with setting up, distributing the bingo supplies & refreshments, call bingo numbers, and help with other duties as needed. More importantly, they need volunteers who want to have fun and interact with the families! Please contact Laine Faust if you are interested in volunteering for this monthly event. Laine.Faust@usw.salvationarmy.org
Help Out at Alexandria House’s Annual BBQ & Ice Cream Social
Join Alexandria House for their Annual Volunteer BBQ & Ice Cream Social! They want to say "thank you" to all their past & current volunteers and use this opportunity to introduce Alexandria House to all their new volunteers. Event details are still to come, please contact anh@alexandriahouse.org if you're interested in attending and/or volunteering.
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Olive Crest's Community Wellness Program will start July 10th. Tuesday through Thursday will be tutoring from 3pm-5pm. Tuesdays (July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and August 7th) In the mornings from 10am-11:30am will be interactive learning and 1pm-3pm will be learning to play soccer. Wednesdays (July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st & 8th) is tbd in the morning 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm will be Zumba. Thursday (July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd & 9th) is Community Garden building from 10am-11:30am and Free Arts from 1pm-3pm. Field Trip Fridays (July 13th, 27th and August 10th) Tuesday through Thursday will be tutoring from 3pm-5pm. Tuesdays (July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and August 7th) In the mornings from 10am-11:30am will be interactive learning and 1pm-3pm will be learning to play soccer. Wednesdays (July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st & 8th) is tbd in the morning 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm will be Zumba. Thursday (July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd & 9th) is Community Garden building from 10am-11:30am and Free Arts from 1pm-3pm. Field Trip Fridays (July 13th, 27th and August 10th)
Lend a Hand at Big Sunday’s Thursday Morning at 10am
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. We’ve helped lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities all over town. Join us as we Father's Day Gifts for a local nonprofit! For more info or to sign up, please email Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ for more info.
Partner Up with Volunteer Action for Aging and Help Seniors Create Mason Jar Herb Gardens
Gardening: Help seniors create mason jar herb gardens (Spanish / Korean / English speakers) Assist seniors as they create individual herb gardens in mason jars! Volunteer Action for Aging brings activities to seniors to keep them socially engaged. If you like chatting with seniors and don't mind getting dirty please join them. No gardening experience is required - just the ability to listen to instructions and relay that information to seniors and assist them as needed. Especially need Spanish, Korean and English speaking volunteers Groups welcome. Teens welcome - parent or guardian must be present at event Contact Brianne to join in the fun: bellsworth@scanhealthplan.com or 562.637.7231 Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2911999.jsp
Help Out at a Party for Seniors at the Culver City Volunteer Program
Help Out at a Party for Seniors! Volunteers will help set-up and decorate, escort seniors, help manage lines, serve breakfast, act as wait staff, hand out thank you gifts etc. Volunteers will need to be able to be on their feet and enjoying interacting with others. They are expecting around 200 attendees at this event and really need some help to pull off this event! Volunteers must be high school age or above, please! click this link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2701562.jsp Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 15 3 hours event
Donate Summer Items & Games for Alexandria House
For the month of June, Alexandria House is hosting a Summer Donations Drive to collect in-kind donations for their summer programs. Please see below for some suggested donation items: sunscreen, water balloons, reusable water bottles, snacks & juices (individually packaged), fans (handheld & tabletop), outdoors/water games & equipment, sports equipment: tennis balls, baseballs, softballs, & gloves, hand balls, soccer balls, basketballs. They also accept monetary donations on our website: www.alexandriahouse.org/donate. Please contact michele@alexandriahouse.org or anh@alexandriahouse.org with any questions regarding donations. Thank you for your support!!
Donate Wishlist Items for Kids In Need Of Defence’s Young Clients
KIND is a non-profit organization that provides pro-bono legal representation to unaccompanied minors. Our goal is to ensure that no child appears in immigration court without an attorney. You can help a child in our Los Angeles office by directly donating items on their Amazon Wish List! Items on their Wish List include: toiletries | school supplies | books http://a.co/6SJleGo KIND is a non-profit organization that provides pro-bono legal representation to unaccompanied minors. Their goal is to ensure that no child appears in immigration court without an attorney. You can help a child in their Los Angeles office by directly donating items on their Amazon Wish List! Items on their Wish List include: toiletries | school supplies | books http://a.co/6SJleGo
Donate Hygiene Items & School Supplies for the St. Francis Center
This summer, St. Francis Center will send 80 youth to overnight, weeklong camp! They are in need of items for their summer-camp kits and their back-to-school event. For their summer-camp kits, they are in need of the following items: sunscreen, bug spray, unflavored lip balm, flashlight/batteries, water bottle, sleeping bag, duffel bag, beach towel. For their back-to-school event, they are in need of the following items: backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, rulers, glue/gluesticks, scissors. If you are interested in donating, please contact the Development Department, (213.747.5347 x. 100, development@sfcla.org). Drop off-hours are Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, and Sat 7am-1pm. Please contact the Development Department before dropping off.
Help Fill the Pantry at Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Help Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California fill their Parent Food Pantry that is located inside the Loma Linda Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit. They are in need of microwavable dinners that can be stored at room temperature. (No Frozen Foods) For example, Cup of Noodles, Hormel Dinners, etc. Parent Food Pantry! Help them fill their Parent Food Pantry that is located inside the Loma Linda Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit. This allows the parents to have a decent meal, without leaving their child's beside too long. They are in need of microwavable dinners that can be stored at room temperature and individual chips. (No Frozen Foods, please) For example, Cup of Noodles, Hormel Dinners, etc.
Enjoy Some Smooth Jams with Parkside Economic Development Corporation’s Wednesday Night Jazz Cool Down
Starting June 6 through August 29, there will be artists performing for a good cause.
No concert July 4th.
Concerts are $25 donation each or pick three for $60 or 15 or more for $15. Sponsorship opportunities available as well.
Doors open at 6:15pm and the show starts at 7pm.
Join the Aviva Center for their Summer Soiree
Gentlemen and ladies who love a good glass of scotch — please join the Aviva Center for their Summer Soiree. On June 7, attendees will gather at Burberry on Rodeo Drive for a fine whiskey and scotch tasting, along with cocktails and canapés. Please RSVP by Monday, June 4th by calling or visiting this website: http://www.avivacenter.org/product/summer-soiree/ Erin Pierik, Vice President of Development epierik@avivacenter.org 323.876.0550 ext. 1123. Parking will be validated in store for Two Rodeo Parking Garage, 9480 Dayton Way.
Empower the Youth of the Child Care Resource Center By Donating Books
Literacy empowers and you have a chance to do your part! On Saturday, June 9th CCRC will be on hand to receive your book donations from 10 am – 1 pm at their Headquarters location! If you’re looking to clear up space and give the gift of reading, they will happily accept new, or gently used, children’s books (up to age 13). All books received will be distributed back to the children in CCRC's San Fernando Valley community’s children. Please Note: Unfortunately cannot accept dictionaries, encyclopedias, teaching materials, magazines, etc. Don't have any books but still want to make a differece? Make a tax deductible donation! For more information, please contact at 1-866-67-4KIDS or email Communications@ccrcca.org
Join PATH- Santa Barbara as They Host Their Second Annual Making It Home Tour
PATH will host their second annual Making It Home Tour – a celebration of home and the spirt of the Santa Barbara community. You are invited to join them for this exclusive look into some of the most elegant homes and estates in Santa Barbara, all in support of ending homelessness. This unique event will feature a guided tour through luxury area homes aboard a historic Santa Barbara trolley, including food and wine pairings from exclusive chefs and local restaurants at each stop. The celebration will continue with a reception where guests will enjoy music, raffles, and a wide variety of exciting food and drink.
Donate Much Needed Men’s Clothing to Safe Place for Youth
69% of the youth that visit Safe Place for Youth are male, so their biggest ask is always men's clothing! They are currently asking for specific donations of men's boxer-briefs in all sizes. They have been running very low these past couple weeks and would really appreciate the support of the community in bringing more in! Please visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/26B4TLX9DC4AB/ref=cm_sw_su_w for their wishlist!
Safe Place for Youth is a non-profit that serves youth experiencing homelessness in West Los Angeles. Our drop-in center, located in Venice, provides youth with critical resources including food, clothing, health and wellness, case management, and education and employment services.
Come and Join The Jeffrey Foundation for Tea At The Pool
The Jeffrey Foundation is hosting a Tea At The Pool and Tour The Jeffrey Foundation Family Resource Center at 5443 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016 on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are not able to attend, please consider donating!
Parking on Marvin Avenue - The Jeffrey Foundation (Rear) Parking Lot.
Join Western Center’s Spring Fundraiser- Fair Shake
This year’s festivities will be held at the El Dorado Bar and hosted by Western Center’s 30-member Advisory Board. Guests include colleagues, friends, legal services partners and summer associates who celebrate, eat, drink and enjoy casino, bar or party games. Western Center will also host a short program honoring Sang Banh at Inland Counties Legal Services and Julia Fieber at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy. Their exemplary work in partnership with Western Center reflects the values that are the bedrock of our organization–social justice, equal rights and a strong safety net. For ticket info please visit: https://wclp.org/event/fair-shake-2018/
Support PATH- San Diego as They Invite You for The Art of Making A Home Event
This spring, PATH will honor five years of collaborating to create housing solutions in Downtown San Diego. They invite you to join them for The Art of Making it Home – an interactive, experiential celebration of home through art, music, and film. This unique event will take place on the terrace at WeWork B Street, where attendees will experience a wide variety of exciting activations, all centered around the meaning of home. The event will feature exclusive performances, silent auctions, door prizes, and a wide variety of food and drink.
They will also be honoring California Assemblymember Todd Gloria, and Affirmed Housing for their innovative partnership and support of PATH San Diego.
Rise Up Against addiction and Join LA Shatterproof for their Nationwide 5K Walk/Run
Families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors walk or run 5 kilometers to bring the disease of addiction into the light. Whether you've had a substance use disorder or have watched someone you care about struggle with this disease, join Shatterproof to show that no one should ever suffer alone. Unite with other walkers and runners, supporting those who have lost a loved one to addiction and celebrating those who are living in recovery today. Every dollar you raise brings them one step closer to ending the devastation of addiction in America. Together, we will reduce the secrecy and remove the shame. Together, we will walk into the light and change the conversation about addiction. Click here to apply: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2883236.jsp
Enjoy your summer with Big Sunday during our 3rd Annual Get-Ready-For-Summer Movie Night!
Share in a community experience of a BBQ, ice cream and Monster's Inc. We invite community members, schools, senior centers, Veterans, domestic violence survivors and others to a relaxing night of community building. As with all Big Sunday events, admission is free, but we are collecting beach towels and sun screen for the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood and Antelope Valley. The aim of this event is to build community; in doing so we request everyone meet one new person during the event. We are collecting brand new beach towels and sun screen.
Help Donate Much Needed Essentials for The Academy Projects Summer Camp
Camp Xavier is a week long day camp for 40 3rd-8th grade foster youth on the campus of USC from 9am-5am. 20 of the older youth will then attend a week up in the San Bernardino Mountains enjoying the quinessential summer camp experience- swimming, hiking, sailing, arts and crafts, campfires and much more. They need to feed 40 foster youth breakfast, lunch and a snack for 5 days (and would love to send them home with something too). They also need art supplies and general supplies (first aid kits, plates, napkins, water, paper, pens) They would love to have t-shirts made or rubber wrist bands- somthing to identify their kids (there are many camps of the campus of USC at the dame time. They will be taking their kids to the museam because they dont have their space on Tuesday and would love to get them IMAX tickets (40 of them). Books of all reading levels. Also, please consider sponsoring a 7 day camp experience for an older youth. It costs only $300 (all costs including bus trips, foods, activites, life changing experiences and life long friends.
Donate Back-to-School Items for Alexandria House
For the month of July, Alexandria House is hosting a Back-to-School drive to collect school supplies for the children they serve. Their wishlist includes: pencils (No. 2 & mechanical), pens (all colors), graphing paper & notebook, lined paper (college-ruled preferred), plastic folders & dividers, scissors (kids-sized), rulers & protractors, glue (sticks & liquid), highlighters, colored pencils & crayons, calculators (regular & scientific), mini-staplers, white-out (liquid & tape), post-its, backpacks & lunch boxes, mini hand-sanitizers, erasers: pencil-top & regular, pencil pouches, 1-inch binders, index cards: colors & white, lined, poster boards (white), reusable water bottles, dry-erase board spray cleaner, markers: thin & thick, permanent, washable, and dry-erase, notebooks: single & 3-subject, spiral-bound and composition. They also accept monetary donations on their website: www.alexandriahouse.org/donate.
Support LAUSD-Thomas A. Edison Middle School’s Adopt a Family Program
The Adopt a Family program is designed to support 50 of the most in need families receive basic needs for their kids. Edison has over 1300 students; 100% qualify for free lunch. Edison Middle School is more than an educational institution in their community; it serves as a hub for resources for students and their families. As a community school, one of their values is to assist the families with their everyday needs. They serve a largely immigrant population with a high unemployment rate, many of the students lack the basic needs such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, food, and school uniform. This event is from July 23rd-August 30th, 2018. Donations of clothing, shoes, school uniform, food vouchers, gift cards, school supplies, backpacks are needed. The support of the community is key in school activities and also a way that you can continue helping their students and families in their social and academics. Not only will your contribution be publicly recognized by the school, but this will also be a great opportunity for you to engage with the Edison community! Drop off location will be Thomas A. Edison Middle School in the main office. Ask for Estephania Vazquez.
Join the Illumination Foundation’s Carnival for Kids
Bring your family out to celebrate the new school year alongside Illumination Foundation’s families! This thrilling day will include: Rides, games, food, and live music! Free admission and free parking will be provided. All proceeds will benefit homeless families in Orange County! For additional information, please contact Caroline Horstmann at chorstmann@ifhomeless.org You can also help sponsor a child. Many of us think of summer as a wonderful, happy time when kids can be kids. For as many as 32,000 unstably housed children, however, this is far from reality. This summer, The Illumination Foundation is aiming to sponsor 600 children to attend Carnival For Kids, and give these kids an opportunity to enjoy summer, experience a day of fun, and prepare for the school year. With each sponsorship, a low-income or unstably housed child will receive: an unlimited ride wristband, a food, drink and dessert meal ticket, and school supply carnival prizes to get them ready for the new school year!
Help Out at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson End of Summer Party
Come join Infinity Camp 2018! This is the theme of their Summer Camp. They start June 11th and end August 3rd. Every summer on the last week they have a big party for all of their members. This year, they plan to host the party on Wednesday, August 1st. They are in need of school supplies like pencils, markers, paper, backpacks, etc. Their members will be getting ready to return to school and getting these at the BGCC would be a huge resource to their families. For this event, they will rent jumpers, have various activities throughout the day and on their way out they get to take any available giveaways.
Pitch In at LightHouse Social Service Centers Back-to-School Event
LightHouse Social Service Centers is planning a back to school event to serve at least 100 children of age in LightHouse SSC programs. They will also make food bags for parents. Items needed will be backpacks, pencils, folders, paper, markers, shoes, hats, socks.
Donate Back to School Supplies for Olive Crest’s Back to School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest is hosting a Back to School Backpack Drive. They need donations of school supplies and fully loaded backpacks to be distributed to children.
Donate to Help Supplement Girls Inc.’s Summer School Program
Girls Inc is hosting a summer school program for school age girls. They provides intensive, life changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. Their curriculum includes but is not limited to: financially literacy, health & wellness, academic tutoring, and STEM to name a few. Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles operates 4 summer programs within the Boys & Girls Club of Harbor City and Barrett Elementary School. Their partnerships is with title 1 schools that are nestled in low income communities where poverty is prevalent and access to resources, including food, maybe limited. Donations will provide their students with nutritional supplements that they may not receive elsewhere.
Share Your Special Talents and Help AHEAD With Horses Beautify its New Property
AHEAD With Horses is a non-profit that offers developmental therapeutic programs for children with all types of disabilities in the Los Angeles area. 2018 is their 50th anniversary and they are celebrating being able to move into a new property, that means each kid will be able decorate their rooms and there will be more space for their therapy horses. They want this space to be as beautiful, safe and inviting as possible. If you, or someone you know, have any special skills, like plumbing, electrician, construction, welding, landscaping, moving truck, etc. Please let them know if you would be willing to donate your services. If you are interested in helping the beautifcation project for A Head with Horses in any way possible, please call their office (818) 767- 6373.
Help Beautify Beagles and Buddies’s Memorial Garden
Beagles and Buddies will have a beautifucation project to fix up and clean their Memorial Garden and Dogs Help Heal center where service dog training and basic training classes are held. Hours are flexible, Volunteer hours commitment of 2+ hours is appreciated. All ages welcome! Small children can paint designs, plants, dogs, symbols, etc. on broken concrete pieces forming meditation labyrinth. Great opportunity for anyone to help level the grounds and remove small weeds and roots that need to be unearthed. B&B will feed hydrate and keep HAVING FUN at top of the task list.
Donate Much-Needed Art Supplies for Kids at Free Arts
Free Arts uses art to restore hope, resiliency, and self-esteem in children in Los Angeles ages 5-18 who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness. They serve more than 22,000 children in Los Angeles each year via nearly 200 adult volunteer mentors. Help make a difference in empowering children through arts this summer by donating much-needed art supplies from Free Arts’ Wish List! If you would like to get a copy of Free Arts’ Wish List please email Karol@freearts.org. Other forms of donations can be made at http://www.freearts.org/donate/ Free Arts also has many volunteering opportunities, if you would like to be part of our programs please visit http://www.freearts.org/trainings/ for more information or email Karol@freearts.org.
Support Adopt-a-Meal with the LA Mission
The Los Angeles Mission provides nearly 1,500 hot meals every day. You can provide meals and hope – every month – to hungry, homeless and hurting people here in Skid Row. When you Adopt-a-Meal, you commit to provide a specific meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner for hungry, homeless and hurting men, women and children who come to the Los Angeles Mission. The Adopt-a-Meal program allows volunteer groups to take charge of a meal as though it were their own event. The volunteers will prepare and serve the designated meal for approximately 500 Mission guests. The Adopt-a-Meal program allows more time to connect with students, friends and neighbors. You get the opportunity to share directly with those who benefit from your gifts. To Adopt-a-Meal now, or for more information, please call at (213) 629-1227, ext. 334.
Donate Much-Needed Hygiene, Food & Clothing Items for the LA Mission
Consider sponsoring a hygiene drive among your friends and associates to assist the Los Angeles Mission in meeting a huge need. Their “Friends and Neighbors” who come to them every day for a shower and clean clothing, do not have access to hygiene products and toiletries unless the Mission supplies them. Their current gift-in-kind needs are: personal care items, nail clippers, lip balm, deodorant/antiperspirant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, mouthwash, razors, body wash, diapers, conditioner, hair gel/grease, hair brushes, formula, and shampoo. They would also like help collecting food and clothes. For suggested items check out their website. Donation Center Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Sat 7am-5pm Sun: Closed Please contact Tina Russek at (213) 629-1227 ext. 437 for questions or for more information.
Host a Virtual Food Drive for the LA Regional Food Bank
A fast, easy and convenient way to put food on the table for hungry neighbors in our community. It saves you the hassle of a trip to the grocery store and lugging heavy cans. It also saves time and resources for the Food Bank since they can skip sorting and storage. It’s a great way to inspire your family, friends and coworkers to join you in fighting hunger in L.A. County. For instructions to get started please visit: http://support.lafoodbank.org/site/TR?fr_id=1110&pg=entry&_ga=2.113172748.908657817.1526000541-185376380.1526000541
Help Out at The House of Yahweh’s Thrift Shop
The House of Yahweh has a small but dedicated full time staff, whose commitment goes beyond any average job description. Another invaluable asset to their ministry are VOLUNTEERS. They have a large group of volunteers, of all ages, who come and help them prepare and distribute food boxes, as well as working in their thrift shops. Additionally volunteers work special projects and help raise monies and food. The House of Yahweh needs: Volunteers to help pack grocery boxes and bags. 2 hour shift, once a month on a Saturday. You will be doing furniture pick up and deliveries and moving heavy items in the Thrift Shop. Persons who would be comfortable pricing goods in their thrift shops. Persons with sewing machine experience to make simple curtains for the trailers. Persons to work in their home delivery food program. You are needed to deliver food once a week on the same day to at least 5 shut-in families located in the same area. Volunteers in both of the Artesia and Lawndale Thrift Shops.
Join the Walk to Fight Homelessness with the Union Rescue Mission
Homelessness is devastating communities nationwide, but nowhere more than in Los Angeles. We now have more than 58,000 men, women and children living on Skid Row and throughout Los Angeles County each day. For more than 126 years, Union Rescue Mission has provided safe shelter, meals, long-term rehabilitation programs, education, counseling, medical services and encouragement to help our neighbors escape homelessness forever. But with the skyrocketing increase in women and children on the streets, they need your help! This is your opportunity to turn your compassion into action. They would like to invite you to join them for our inaugural 5k Walk to Fight Homelessness. Proceeds from the walk will go toward the continuation of their life-saving programs and services to help those experiencing homelessness find their way home. The walk begins at LA Live and travels through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. Parking: Structure parking is available in the West Garage (Lot W - Enter on Chick Hearn Ct.) for $15 a car. Public transportation is strongly encouraged For public transportation information, please visit LA Live's Visitor Center: www.lalive.com/visitor-center/public-transportation
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Learn About Sustainability by Attending MEND’s 11th Annual MENDing Poverty Conference
The 11th Annual MENDing Poverty Conference will be held June 6, 2018 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm at the MEND Center in Pacoima. The theme for this year’s conference is Nonprofit Social Enterprises: Pathways to Success and Sustainability.The focus will be how nonprofits can create mission-centered opportunities and generate earned income through business lines. The MENDing Poverty conference brings together nonprofit executives, subject matter thought leaders, community-based service providers, and funders from across Los Angeles to discuss issues and solutions for addressing poverty. $99* Early Bird Registration fee through Wednesday, May 23 $119* Regular Registration (Includes continental breakfast and lunch) *Groups of 10 receive 5% discount. Please enter MPC_18 at registration. The event is co-hosted by MEND and Valley Nonprofit Resources. For event schedule and to register please visit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef937766e91f62e4&llr=emyqqqcab
Come Out to Support the Veterans of the Antelope Valley and Get Your Color On!
Bring your family and GET YOUR COLOR ON for a 5k through Pelona Vista Park that's a little on-road and a little off-road...nothing you can't handle. Plenty of color stations at every kilometer focusing on the colors of America.
The starting line has great music to get you motivated for your WARM-UP and plenty more jams to motivate through your day.
Waves start at 8am and go every few minutes.
Suitable for all levels of walkers, runners and those in between of all ages. This is an un-timed event.
Benefiting transitional housing, scholarships, financial assistance and PTSD counseling.
Run starts at 8am. Registration fee is $35 (includes race shirt, dog tag, sunglasses and bandanna.
Here is the link to register: https://www.active.com/palmdale-ca/running/vets-4-veterans-5k-color-blast-fun-run-2018
Donate Your Time and/or Money for AHEAD With Horses’s Annual Children’s Demonstation and Fun Day
Every June, AHEAD With Horses Inc. holds their Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day. This is a day when all of the children in their program can showcase all of the wonders they have accomplished while riding a horse and have their friends and family cheer them on as they receive their Outstanding Achievement Awards. All money raised will go towards their program and providing developmental therapeutic riding sessions to disabled children. They are looking for donations for their Silent Auction that will be going on at the event. They can also use donations of bottled water, soda cans, napkins, individual bags of chips, etc. for their BBQ lunch. All donations, in kind and direct donations of money, are greatly appreciated. They will need lots of volunteers to help with set up, clean up, running the game booths and arts & crafts, helping with the silent auction, helping with the bbq, parking, and many other activities. You can volunteer the whole day or just for a couple of hours. Volunteers who sign up do get a lunch!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4fa4ad29a0fa7-funday
Get Involved at the Child Care Resource Center’s Community Volunteer Day
Get involved with CCRC! They are hosting a CCRC Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, June 9 th, from 10 am to 1 pm at their Van Nuys Warehouse! Sign up today and you’ll have the chance to help your community by participating in activities such as: - Organizing Books - Building Bookshelves - Wrapping Gifts They have a limited number of spots available! Invite your friends and register today at their website: https://www.ccrcca.org/resources/trainings-and-events/icalrepeat.detail/2018/06/09/1069/-/community-volunteer-day Requirements & Commitment: Must be at least 16. Time commitment of 3 hours. Can’t attend but still want to give back? There’s plenty to do! - Drop off Books at their HQ office! - Your contribution will go toward purchasing much needed products and educational materials for children in their service area. https://www.ccrcca.org/providers/workshops-trainings/icalrepeat.detail/2018/06/09/1070/-/ccrc-book-drop-off
Join A Place Called Home for their Health and Garden Expo
This convention will provide access to basic preventive services and screenings; an opportunity to enroll in low-cost or free health care coverage; and it will also encourage participants to make positive changes to their lifestyle and behavior in order to improve their health. The resource portion of this fair is targeted to increase awareness of the opportunities, services and programs offers to the community. This will be a wonderful opportunity for parents and community members to receive critical services and learn about resources within the community. Please contact volunteer@apch.org for selection of shift. They are currently looking for a sponsorship of $5k for this event. Deliverables can be provided upon request. Please email gilbert@apch.org
Lend a Hand Running Activities at Olive Crest’s Family Health Awareness Fair
Family Health Awareness Fair: Saturday June 9th, 2018 from 12pm-3pm. Open to everyone. Members of community will come to allow children to participate in different activities while also getting resources from different Mental Health, Fitness and Nutritional agencies. Free food will be served and raffle prizes will be happening. The event takes place at Olive Crest 17800 Woodruff Ave Bellflower, CA 90706. Volunteers are needed to help run activities. These activities are kid friendly. This includes football, soccer, archery, boxing, coloring, basketball and baseball. They also need help running the raffle area, serving food and registration. All volunteers show up at 10am to help set up.
Join Students Run LA Alumni and Your Favorite LA Run Crews for a 5k Race
Enjoy an easy, flat 5K course around the Griffith Park Golf Course. Following the 5K, enjoy free post-race snacks, a DJ, games, and reconnect with some of SRLA’s longest serving SRLA leaders. Registration is open to EVERYONE! If you are a SRLA alum or a Los Angeles run club member, please contact naomi@srla.org for a special discount code! Thru May 20th: $35 After May 20th: $40 All proceeds benefit the next generation of SRLA students. Online registration is available until Friday, June 8th at 11:59 am. Parking: Suggested to arrive 30 minutes before race start. Cars will enter from the north side of Crystal Springs Drive allowing for easy entry and exit from the park. Event schedule and times: Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. It is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. Event Schedule 7:00 a.m. Check-in opens 8:15 a.m. 5K Fun Run / Walk 9:00 a.m. Refreshments, Games, Raffle 9:30 a.m. Post-run festivities 10:00 a.m. Festival concludes All runners/walkers will receive a SRLA shirt, water, and snacks. Picnics Lots of green space to picnic with family and friends after the run!
Help Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at our Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist us greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Help Distribute Food and Clothing to the Homeless with Food on Foot
You can help distribute food and clothing to the homeless and poor with Food on Foot on any Sunday, from 3:15pm to 5:00pm, at Food on Foot's Hollywood location (1625 N. Schrader Blvd.) Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a positive and heartwarming impact on the homeless that you serve. Food on Foot are kid friendly too! They encourage you to bring your children and inspire them to give back to their community. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Volunteering requires a $25 per person donation, including children. Your gift will go towards funding for the food and gift cards you will help distribute on Sunday afternoon. Use their online volunteer sign-up (link below), and show up. It’s surprisingly easy – and a few hundred people will thank you for it. http://www.foodonfoot.org/volunteer/ Location: In the private parking lot of the Los Angeles LGBT Center (Schrader is one block west of Wilcox, between Sunset & Hollywood Blvds.)
Help Faciliate and Prep Activities for the Kids at Alexandria House’s Summer Camp
The Alexandria House Summer Camp is held every summer (June to August) at Alexandria House for 30 school-aged kids (K-5th grade). The kids go on field trips and participate in arts, sports, and water activities. Volunteers are needed to help facilitate and prep activities and are also welcome to lead their own programs. If you have ideas for camp, please send them to their camp coordinator at stephanie@alexandriahouse.org. All new Alexandria House volunteers are asked to go through an orientation before volunteering. Volunteers age: at least of high school age. There’s no time commitment, you can volunteer for one day or for the whole summer. The volunteer shifts are 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Please consider donating so they can fund their many programs, including summer camp.
Join Safe Place for Youth for their 3rd Annual Gala
Safe Place for Youth (SPY) provides life-saving support to homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-25 in West Los Angeles. Join SPY on Thursday, June 14, 2018 for their 3rd Annual Gala! This year's benefit will celebrate community leaders and the resilient homeless youth who inspire us daily. Join SPY for a night of delicious food and drinks, live music, silent auction and much more! All funds raised from SPY's Gala will go directly towards providing resources to over 1,000 youth annually.
Click link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spys-3rd-annual-gala-tickets-44224731362 All funds raised from the their 3rd Annual Gala will go directly towards SPY programs.
Help Distribute Food and Clothing to the Homeless with Food on Foot
Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a positive and heartwarming impact on the homeless that you serve. Food on Foot are kid friendly too! They encourage you to bring your children and inspire them to give back to their community. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Volunteering requires a $25 per person donation, including children. Your gift will go towards funding for the food and gift cards you will help distribute on Sunday afternoon. Use their online volunteer sign-up (link below), and show up. It’s surprisingly easy – and a few hundred people will thank you for it. http://www.foodonfoot.org/volunteer/ Location: In the private parking lot of the Los Angeles LGBT Center (Schrader is one block west of Wilcox, between Sunset & Hollywood Blvds.)
Become a Summer Camp Volunteer at The Los Angeles Education Partnership
The Los Angeles Education Partnership is planning a summer camp for 6th graders that are transitioning to a larger middle school with 1,200 students! The summer camp volunteers will spend time exploring the campus, the schedule and supports/resources in middle school as well as social/emotional supports. 16+ is ideal and need to pass a background check Please be friendly and like to work with students! They are looking for chapter books, used is fine (preferably with diverse characters) and school supplies (notebooks, pencils, pens, craft supplies). They are also looking for snacks for the summer camp: granola bars, juice boxes, fruit, cereal, crackers, etc. Anything will help!
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Help Donate Your Time and/or Money to Assist at Beagles and Buddies Fundraising Event
Beagles and Buddies will be announcing their 2 newest classes to Dog Training, Service Dog training (Complimentary to All Veterans, Law enforcement, Firefighters, EMT/First Responders) and their Basic Dog Training. It is also a grand opening of their DOGS HELP HEAL CENTER, a 2- acre site for Training with a meditation garden, and a dedication to their late 25+ year volunteer, Lauren Fox. They are fundraising to continually support their non profit no-kill dog rescue and support their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome a large population of homeless dogs. If they should receive a group of volunteers to assist with the event (monitoring traffic, taking donations, manning booths...etc..) they ask that the volunteers be there at least one hour prior to the event time to prepare. Please wear a navy blue shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes, and sunscreen. They would love donations of water, support of volunteers, help with advertising, and raffle gift items. On the donations page of our website, please note **Donation in support of DHHC**(Dogs Help Heal Center)
Help Distribute Food and Clothing to the Homeless with Food on Foot
Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a positive and heartwarming impact on the homeless that you serve. Food on Foot are kid friendly too! They encourage you to bring your children and inspire them to give back to their community. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Volunteering requires a $25 per person donation, including children. Your gift will go towards funding for the food and gift cards you will help distribute on Sunday afternoon. Use their online volunteer sign-up (link below), and show up. It’s surprisingly easy – and a few hundred people will thank you for it. http://www.foodonfoot.org/volunteer/
Join Los Angeles Education Partnership and Volunteer at their Camp for Foster Youth!
The youth along with the volunteer will have a lot of fun through group activities and social/emotional games. There will be a brief meeting for volunteers on Sunday, June 24 andt the camp is June 25th-29th. Any day that you could lend a hand would be helpful! Volunteers must be 16+ years of age and pass a background check. Please be friendly and enjoy children! :) They are looking for donations for lunch: really anything helps! *Pizza, sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, granola bars, water, etc. Donations of games: board games and sports equipment (used is fine!) *Feelings in a Jar, Twister, Connect 4, Mancala, Uno, any other board games! *Soccer and basketballs, frisbees, hula hoops, jump ropes. Donations of books and school supplies (used books is fine!): *Emerging chapter books, ideally with diverse characters! *Pencils, erasers, glue sticks, notebooks, craft supplies (water color paints, stickers, construction paper) Thank you!
Help Bolsa Chica Conservancy Restore the Natural Habitats of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Join L.A. Kitchen Transform Reclaimed Fruits and Vegetables into Healthy Meals
L.A. kitchen invites young children and their families to give back and have fun! Kids and adults can volunteer to transform reclaimed fruits and vegetables into healthy meals that are distributed to homeless shelters, after-school programs and senior sites. All kitchen activities are kid and adult proof. Each volunteer or family is asked to make a small donation, that allows the organization to offer activities like Tater Tats (fruit & veggie-themed temporary tattoos), arts and crafts using “ugly” veggies, and more! Adults are required to participate and must stay with their child(ren) through out the morning. Due to the nature of the activity, they are only able to host children ages 7 and up. For more info please contact Join@LAkitchen.org
Help Distribute Food and Clothing to the Homeless with Food on Foot
Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a positive and heartwarming impact on the homeless that you serve. Food on Foot are kid friendly too! They encourage you to bring your children and inspire them to give back to their community. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Volunteering requires a $25 per person donation, including children. Your gift will go towards funding for the food and gift cards you will help distribute on Sunday afternoon. Use their online volunteer sign-up (link below), and show up. It’s surprisingly easy – and a few hundred people will thank you for it. http://www.foodonfoot.org/volunteer/ Location: In the private parking lot of the Los Angeles LGBT Center (Schrader is one block west of Wilcox, between Sunset & Hollywood Blvds.)
Help Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Donate Much Needed Summer Camp Essentials to Thomas A. Edison Middle School
LAUSD-Thomas A. Edison Middle School is hosting a Summer camp for at-risk youth. They serve a largely immigrant population with a high unemployment rate, many of their students stay home for the summer. Their goal is to provide 2 summer camps, a week long each, to provide enrichment, leadership, and finish off with a field trip. Summer Camp is scheduled to take place during the month of July. So they are seeking donations like: school supplies, art supplies (lots of them), office supplies, gift cards, bus transportation sponsorship, and healthy snacks. Drop off location will be at the Thomas A. Edison Middle School in the main office (Ask for Estephania Vazquez). They are looking for volunteers who have a specialized skill in the arts or other teaching skills that they can offer the 7th grade students. Students from college are encouraged to volunteer. Every committed volunteer will be asked to facilitate a 1 hour activity. Sports volunteers are also welcomed! Office supplies they will need are color pencils, pencils, pens, paper, notebooks, art supplies for the arts and crafts activities, and snacks.
Help Pack Backpacks for Create Now’s Arts Festival
Create Now is hosting an arts festival on August 4th from 10AM-1PM. The event is geared toward community agencies that serve high-risk youth, their clients and families. They also encourage the local community to attend. The kids will have the opportunity to perform a dance, song or sketch and receive a prize for their participation. There will be free refreshments, food, entertainment and each child will receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Volunteers are needed to help pack backpacks with school supplies. They are in need of school supplies and backpacks for 250+ children.
Help Cook and Serve Breakfast at Ronald McDonald House
Do you make a mean breakfast? Well, put your culinary skills to good use with our pals at Ronald McDonald House! Volunteers will cook and serve breakfast to individuals and families who are staying at RMH while they have a sick family member. 16 and up
Join At The Crossroads for their Summer SunDay
Summer SunDay is a half-day fundraising hike up to the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais on Sunday, July 15. Hikers are given the tools and individualized support to reach out to their communities and raise vital funds for At The Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works with homeless youth and young adults in San Francisco. It takes less than five minutes to sign-up, and your time and effort makes an incredible impact on the lives of ATC's clients. For more info please visit: https://fundraise.atthecrossroads.org/event/summer-sunday-2018/e181092
Team Up with Big Sunday for a Special Art Project to Empower Youth
Not every kid has access to the arts. The aim of this special Big Sunday's Art Project is to bring the arts and expression to kids who might need it the most, to kids who are homeless and may have nothing else to turn to and who can benefit from art as therapy. A. Need 1-5 volunteers to go around and talk to students about their projects. Monetary donations are encouraged, and will go directly towards buying art supplies. List of supplies that we will need: Glue, Scizzors, paper magazines, books, brushes, markers.Located at Big Sunday office 6111 Melrose Ave, LA CA 90038
Beautify Compton with the Compton Initiative
The primary activity of the Compton Initiative is the quarterly workday, when they match large numbers of volunteers with 20-25 prepared work sites. Each event includes painting, debris removal, yard work and graffiti removal at homes, schools, churches and public spaces. With each beautification event, grateful residents marvel as their homes go from dull to vibrant in just a few hours, and astonished students return to freshly painted schools and a new sense of pride. The Compton Initiative is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 with a 40-year commitment to restore the City of Compton by painting homes, schools and churches on quarterly workdays in partnership with individual volunteers and other organizations. They offer community organizations, service groups and non-profits an opportunity to make a sustainable impact in Compton by instilling a sense of care and pride within each neighborhood. Please visit http://justdogood.org/time/ to sign up! info@justdogood.org
Help the Alcoholism Center For Women Install Commemorative Bricks
This ribbon cutting event will include a short inspirational program, light food and tours of their facilities. Volunteers are need to help set up, clean up and greet the guests. They are selling commemorative bricks to install in front of their residential treatment center which is a historical turn of the century building and a designated Los Angeles City historical monument. 4x 8 inch bricks are $150 and 8 x8 inch bricks are $225. For more information or to purchase a brick goto: www.bricksrus.com/order/acw. If you would like to make a donation without purchasing a brick or in addition to purchasing a brick goto: www.alcoholismcenterforwomen.org/donate
Assist Olive Crest Throw Their Christmas in July Event
Christmas in July: (Saturday July 21st, 2018 from 10am to 2pm) This is Olive Crest's sixth year hosting this event. Roadwire is their main sponsor for this event. Toys are given to all kids that attend and there are several activities and carnival games for children to participate in. There is also a car show that the kids vote on. Plenty of prizes and free food. All volunteers need to show up at 8am for set up. They are in need of help with serving food, registration, activities, carnival games and the voting of the car show. Donate gift cards or toys from grocers and retailers in order to give everyday necessities and infant essentials for the children and families they serve.
Help Cook and Serve Breakfast at Ronald McDonald House
Do you make a mean breakfast? Well, put your culinary skills to good use with our pals at Ronald McDonald House! Volunteers will cook and serve breakfast to individuals and families who are staying at RMH while they have a sick family member. 16 and up
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
The Back 2 School Store provides children in need with new clothing, shoes, and school supplies so that they will be prepared to start the new school year. Volunteers are needed to collect clothing donations and set up a one-day pop-up store where volunteers help children shop for free clothing, school supplies, and personal items. For more information contact Rachel Resnick at B2SS@ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505. To volunteer or donate to Back 2 School Store complete the form on this link: https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106 You can help SPONSOR A CHILD AND HELP HIM/HER START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT! Link : https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106
Help Out at The Salvation Army’s Alegria’s Monthly Bingo
The Back 2 School Store provides children in need with new clothing, shoes, and school supplies so that they will be prepared to start the new school year. Volunteers are needed to collect clothing donations and set up a one-day pop-up store where volunteers help children shop for free clothing, school supplies, and personal items. Nation Council of Jewish Women email: info@ncjwla.org For more information contact Rachel Resnick at B2SS@ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505. To volunteer or donate to Back 2 School Store complete the form on this link: https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106 You can help SPONSOR A CHILD AND HELP HIM/HER START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT! Link : https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106
Help Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Help Bolsa Chica Conservancy restore the natural habitats of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Join PUENTE for the 3rd Annual PUENTE Community Festival
For the past two summers, PUENTE has opened its doors to celebrate the diversity of their community. Join them as a sponsor to support the 3rd Annual PUENTE Community Festival, an uplifting celebration showcasing the rich cultures of the Boyle Heights community through live music, authentic Latin American food and fun for the whole family! The Festival is free and open to the public with a projected attendance of 3,000! Volunteers are needed to help the day before the event, July 27, with setup, the event day, July 28, with various tasks and the following day, July 29 with take down and clean up. Join them as a sponsor to support the 3rd Annual PUENTE Community Festival, an uplifting celebration showcasing the rich cultures of the Boyle Heights community through live music, authentic Latin American food and fun for the whole family! Different sponsorship levels are available ranging from $500 - $10,000 with the opoportunity to be a sponsor of in-kind items as well.
Pitch In at National Council of Jewish Women’s Back 2 School Store
The Back 2 School Store provides children in need with new clothing, shoes, and school supplies so that they will be prepared to start the new school year. Volunteers are needed to collect clothing donations and set up a one-day pop-up store where volunteers help children shop for free clothing, school supplies, and personal items. For more information contact Rachel Resnick at B2SS@ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505. To volunteer or donate to Back 2 School Store complete the form on this link: https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106 You can help SPONSOR A CHILD AND HELP HIM/HER START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT! Link : https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106
Pitch In at National Council of Jewish Women’s Back 2 School Store
The Back 2 School Store provides children in need with new clothing, shoes, and school supplies so that they will be prepared to start the new school year. Volunteers are needed to collect clothing donations and set up a one-day pop-up store where volunteers help children shop for free clothing, school supplies, and personal items. For more information contact Rachel Resnick at B2SS@ncjwla.org or 323-852-8505. To volunteer or donate to Back 2 School Store complete the form on this link: https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106 You can help SPONSOR A CHILD AND HELP HIM/HER START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT! Link : https://ncjwla.org/event-details/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=106
Prep Meals & Repurpose Food with L.A. Kitchen
L.A. Kitchen invites young children and their families to give back and have fun! Kids and adults can volunteer to transform reclaimed fruits and vegetables into healthy meals that are distributed to homeless shelters, after-school programs and senior sites. All kitchen activities are kid and adult proof. Each volunteer or family is asked to make a small donation, that allows us to offer activities like Tater Tats (fruit & veggie-themed temporary tattoos), arts and crafts using “ugly” veggies, and more! Adults are required to participate and must stay with their child(ren) through out the morning. Due to the nature of the activity, they are only able to host children ages 7 and up. For more info contact Join@LAkitchen.org
Help Out at Big Sunday’s 9th Annual Back-to-School Drive & Community Dinner
Join us for Big Sunday’s 9th Annual Back-to-School Drive & Community Dinner! Help us send kids back to school in style as we sort, count and pack all kinds of requested items for kids at a bunch of different low-income schools in and around Los Angeles. The sorting will be followed by a delicious and fun community dinner. All ages welcome!
Learn About Animals & the Environment with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Come join Bolsa Chica Conservancy to learn more about the animals at their interpretive center! During the feeding, they will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the reptiles and marine animals! *Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.* For more info contact: info@bolsachica.org
Help Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Help Bolsa Chica Conservancy restore the natural habitats of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Help Local Youth with Resume Writing at My Friend’s Place
Resume and cover letter workshop at for the Youth at My Friend's Place.
Help Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Help Bolsa Chica Conservancy restore the natural habitats of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Every 2nd Sunday and Last Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm. Meet at the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 6 years-Adult. Donations of heavy duty trash bags assist greatly! RSVP by Contacting Eric Paquette; (714)846-1114 or eric@bolsachica.org
Featured Projects
Donate Summer Items & Games for Alexandria House
Alexandria House,
anh@alexandriahouse.org,
(213) 381-2649
For the month of June, Alexandria House is hosting a Summer Donations Drive to collect in-kind donations for their summer programs. Please see below for some suggested donation items: sunscreen, water balloons, reusable water bottles, snacks & juices (individually packaged), fans (handheld & tabletop), outdoors/water games & equipment, sports equipment: tennis balls, baseballs, softballs, & gloves, hand balls, soccer balls, basketballs. They also accept monetary donations on our website: www.alexandriahouse.org/donate. Please contact michele@alexandriahouse.org or anh@alexandriahouse.org with any questions regarding donations. Thank you for your support!!
Help Out at The House of Yahweh’s Thrift Shop
The House of Yahweh,
info@yahweh.com,
(310) 675-1384
The House of Yahweh has a small but dedicated full time staff, whose commitment goes beyond any average job description. Another invaluable asset to their ministry are VOLUNTEERS. They have a large group of volunteers, of all ages, who come and help them prepare and distribute food boxes, as well as working in their thrift shops. Additionally volunteers work special projects and help raise monies and food. The House of Yahweh needs: Volunteers to help pack grocery boxes and bags. 2 hour shift, once a month on a Saturday. You will be doing furniture pick up and deliveries and moving heavy items in the Thrift Shop. Persons who would be comfortable pricing goods in their thrift shops. Persons with sewing machine experience to make simple curtains for the trailers. Persons to work in their home delivery food program. You are needed to deliver food once a week on the same day to at least 5 shut-in families located in the same area. Volunteers in both of the Artesia and Lawndale Thrift Shops.
Donate Much Needed Men’s Clothing to Safe Place for Youth
Safe Place for Youth ,
fatinea@safeplaceforyouth.org,
(424) 272-5278
69% of the youth that visit Safe Place for Youth are male, so their biggest ask is always men’s clothing! They are currently asking for specific donations of men’s boxer-briefs in all sizes. They have been running very low these past couple weeks and would really appreciate the support of the community in bringing more in! Please visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/26B4TLX9DC4AB/ref=cm_sw_su_w for their wishlist!
Safe Place for Youth is a non-profit that serves youth experiencing homelessness in West Los Angeles. Our drop-in center, located in Venice, provides youth with critical resources including food, clothing, health and wellness, case management, and education and employment services.