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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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/
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
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
Join MEND At Their Annual Head to Toes Event!
MEND needs your help! On August 29th, 250 third graders from Vaughn Next Century Learning Center will participate in MEND's 18th annual Head to Toes back-to-school themed event.
Make a gift today and with the help of volunteer medical professionals and Disney VoluntEARS, MEND will provide each third-grader a new pair of shoes, new backpack, books, and school supplies, along with vision and dental screenings to start off the school year right!
Sponsor 1 child - $25
Sponsor 4 children - $100
Sponsor a classroom- $500
They thank you in advance for your support in making this event a highlight for the 3rd grade students at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center!
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.
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
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
Participate In L.A. Goal’s Summer of Love
Join L.A. Goal for their annual benefit where 100% if the proceeds will benefit them! There will be great food and drink, live music and a silent auction.
L.A. GOAL provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and employability through educational, vocational and recreational programs. L.A. GOAL’s art and outreach activities educate the community about the abilities of people with disabilities.Tickets are $125.00 per person. RSVP by July 15th at info@lagoal.org.
Join Safe Place for Youth for their Art Show at Bergamot Station
Please join Safe Place for Youth (YPI) on Tuesday, August 28th for an art and music showcase organized by and featuring work from SPY members!
Thanks to the Craig Krull Gallery, the show will be held at Bergamot Station with a special opening reception from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Live music all day and art and jewelry for sale.
The Healing Arts Program at SPY gives youth a safe environment for creative expression. To learn more about SPY's Healing Arts Program, please visit http://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/healing_arts
Hope to see you at the opening reception on August 28th in support of SPY's incredible young artists! Email codym@safeplaceforyouth.org to RSVP!
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.