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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured Projects
Join The Assistance League of Los Angeles for a Family Day of Service
Assistance League of Los Angeles,
ktramiel@assistanceleaguela.org,
(323) 545-4847
For nearly 100 years, Assistance League of Los Angeles has worked to improve the lives of underserved, foster and homeless children in our community.
The League’s Family Day of Service will be a unique opportunity for local families to give back to children in need. For this event they will be collecting a variety of scholastic goodies for children that include crayons, rulers, colored paper, spiral notebooks, pencils, erasers, wide-ruled notebook paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, index cards, educational workbooks and gift cards.
On the day of the event, attendees will sort and pack all the supplies, make special handmade cards and enjoy light refreshment and entertainment.
Please join them as they kick off their centennial year, by attending this FREE, family friendly event.
Please register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assistance-league-of-los-angeles-family-day-of-service-registration-46670040347
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.