Make Your Way Through a Virtual Mystery with HANDS4HOPE
Make your way through a virtual mystery and play the Stolen Stars Escape Room. The Hands4Hope Youth Board have worked really hard to provide you a fun experience during quarantine that also serves as their fundraiser benefiting the Upper Room Dinning Hall in Placerville. The Upper Room Dining Hall provides meals to the hungry members of their community 365 days a year regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, or income, treating guests with dignity and compassion. Their goal is to raise $3,500 and each sign up to recieve access to the virual mystery get's them $5 closer. All you have to do is open the Google form to get going on your journey. You will receive the link once you purchase your ticket! Here is the link with more info: https://www.hands4hopeyouth.org/events/stolen-stars-escape-room-3
Donate Summer Essentials to Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Aviva Family and Children's Services provides compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families and they are hosting their first Drive-thru End of Summer Giveaway! It will take place on August 15, 2020 for all Aviva clients. Attendees will receive clothing, shoes, hygiene products, toys, books, school supplies, and MORE! Your contribution will ensure that every child receives school supplies in preparation for the upcoming school year. A list of needed items will be available through Amazon Smile Charity Lists on June 15. Simply got to Amazon Smile Charity Lists, search Aviva's legal name, Hamburger Home, and click on the items you would like to contribute. Items will be sent directly to their main office. Aviva Family and Children's Services is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your receipt as your official record. An official in kind letter will be mailed to you after they receive the donation. Please email anavarrete@aviva.org stating you made a donation.
Help Financially Support Graduating High School Seniors with the Assistance League’s Bright Future Scholarship Program
The League awards financial support for graduating high school seniors from Los Angeles Unified School DistrictÕs Homeless Education Program and Foster Youth Achievement Program who are entering their freshman year of college. The Bright Future Scholarship award is based on academic achievement, character, and commitment to the community. Scholarship awardees receive the same funding for Freshman through Senior years by maintaining no less than a 2.5 GPA. Thirty-Eight students have been awarded scholarships between 2017 Ð 2020. Here is the link to donate: https://assistanceleaguela.org/program/scholarship/
Fund Isolation/Quarantine Kits for COVID-19 Shelters for PATH LA
PATH LA is working in close collaboration with the city and funders to support our homeless neighbors during this crisis. One of our newest initiatives has been the opening of several new quarantine and isolation sites to shelter folks who are at-risk or have tested positive for COVID-19. We are serving over 400 individuals at these sites through shelter, wraparound case management services and social support throughout the length of their stay. Urgent Needs: Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, sanitary napkins, adult diapers, unused clothing, socks, backpacks, slippers - Isolation activities: books, markers, activity books, puzzles, board games (Jenga, Uno, cards, Scrabble, Dominos, Checkers, Chess, Connect 4), coloring books, crayons, puzzles, puzzle books, adult coloring, books, pencils. Drinks, snacks. Notes/cards of encouragement . *For health and safety reasons, all items must be new & unopened. Ship to: PATH, 340 N. Madison Ave, Attn: Development, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (or) click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15rC0GvICQ29k4kuPVHMgLCEo9Rq4CMdqCObnXKGPE28/viewform?edit_requested=true and fill out to schedule a drop off
Donate Care Kits for PATH LA
As you shop for personal hygiene items, pick up a few extra supplies to help individuals currently experiencing homelessness . Urgent Needs:Hand sanitizer, Soap & shampoo,Cleansing wipes, Socks & cold weather clothing*, Blankets*, Non-perishable snacks & bottled water .*For health and safety reasons, all Care Kit items must be new & unopened. Ship to: PATH, 340 N. Madison Ave, Attn: Development, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (or) click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15rC0GvICQ29k4kuPVHMgLCEo9Rq4CMdqCObnXKGPE28/viewform?edit_requested=true and fill out to schedule a drop off
Provide Food Support Kits for Seniors
Our neighbors living in supportive housing are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. We are in need of non-perishable food donations, so that they may remain safe and healthy in their homes. When you are next out grocery shopping, please consider filling your basket with a few extra food items and/or cleaning supplies to help their most vulnerable neighbors stay healthy. Food support bags can be assembled in cardboard boxes or reusable grocery bags. These kits will be distributed directly to those most in need. Urgent Needs:Cereal, Rice or pasta, Canned goods, Non-perishable snacks, Cleaning supplies. Ship to: PATH, 340 N. Madison Ave, Attn: Development, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (or) click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15rC0GvICQ29k4kuPVHMgLCEo9Rq4CMdqCObnXKGPE28/viewform?edit_requested=true and fill out to schedule a drop off
Help Provide Essential Items for Families
Help provide critically needed essential items to keep families safe and cared for, as they stay at home in a shelter, motel, or supportive housing site. Family Kits can be assembled in reusable tote or grocery bags.Urgent Needs:Diapers, Wipes, Soap & shampoo, Baby formula, Non-perishable snacks. At-home activities for kids of all ages (ex. books, craft kits, and art supplies). Ship to: PATH, 340 N. Madison Ave, Attn: Development, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (or) click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15rC0GvICQ29k4kuPVHMgLCEo9Rq4CMdqCObnXKGPE28/viewform?edit_requested=true and fill out to schedule a drop off
Provide Welcome Home Kits for PATH Metro Villas
With the opening of our newest supportive housing site, PATH Metro Villas, we will be welcoming 120 previously homeless adults and Veterans to a new home. Help our new residents feel safe and comfortable in their new home by providing basic home goods, kitchen items, and cleaning supplies. Urgent Needs: Bedding, Home goods (laundry hamper, bath mat), Kitchen items (pots & pans, dishes, uensils), Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste), Cleaning supplies, Target gift cards. For health and safety reasons, all Welcome Home items must be new & unopened. Ship to: PATH, 340 N. Madison Ave, Attn: Development, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (or) click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15rC0GvICQ29k4kuPVHMgLCEo9Rq4CMdqCObnXKGPE28/viewform?edit_requested=true and fill out to schedule a drop off
Collect Virtual Miles for Students Run LA
SRLA is celebrating the Class of 2020 the only way they know how - racking up the miles! Together, their goal is to run 2,020 miles before June 20 in celebration of the Class of 2020. It's FREE to sign up for this challenge but, if you can, they hope that you'll also consider adding a donation to keep SRLA running for the next generation of runners. Make the Honor Roll! Everyone who submits miles will become a part of the SRLA Honor Roll and receive a finisher certificate. How to Join: Register for the event by clicking: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Tarzana/SRLA2020Challenge. Go for a run __. Snap some pictures and share them on social media with #SRLAStepUpforSeniors. Open your confirmation email (sent after registration). Click "Manage Registration".Select "Results" for the SRLA Step Up of Seniors Challenge. Enter your distance and submit!. Keep running! After you register you can use that link to enter your distance for every run between now and June 20th.
Donate to Pasadena Educational Foundation COVID Response Fund
COVID 19 has changed all our lives, especially for students, teachers, and their families since schools closed last month. For almost 50 years, the Pasadena Educational Foundation has responded to the needs of the PUSD community. This health crisis is presenting new challenges they have never before faced. In an effort to respond quickly to these unanticipated and urgent needs, the Pasadena Educational Foundation has established a Response Fund. Your contribution will help fund the following priorities that they have established, in coordination and partnership with PUSD leadership: Meals for PUSD Students and families, Technology needs for students, 3D printing. They encourage individuals, businesses and corporations, and community organizations to contribute to this fund to help them support their students well being and distance learning needs.
Asisst Kidsave at their First Ever Virtual Miracles Gala
Kidsave's first Virtual National Miracles Gala will be a one-hour, free event on Thursday evening, July 23rd, 2020. The event will air twice, first at 6:00 pm Eastern and then at 6:00 pm Pacific. Choose one or both! Please invite your friends to register! They have a very full, fun hour planned! You'll hear from some celebrities including Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Molly Sims, classical guitarist Andrew York, and magician "Sean the Prankster." They'll honor the Andrew Ley Memorial Award recipient Mark Green for creating the successful Annual Hike With Your Heart for Foster Youth. Kidsave kids and families will share some amazing stories and you'll discover the awesome work of Kidsave, getting older foster kids and orphans connected to their forever families. Bid on some great auction items. You'll be inspired when you see what happens when kids get a second chance at a real future! Click here for more info: https://one.bidpal.net/kidsave2020/welcome
Donate Essential Items for St. Francis Center Summer Camps
St. Francis Center Youth Summer Camp is held every summer (June to August) for about 200+ youth 6-17 yrs old. Due to the ongoing pandemic, they are working with their traditional summer camp partners to engage their youth for a Òcamp at homeÓ experience throughout summer. Their overnight camp partner will provide a virtual camping experience through their online platform and by sending children home with a camp kit box with activities planned for 6 weeks. Their art and cooking camp partners will also provide an Òat homeÓ version of an art and cooking camp for the youth. They will be providing educational/activity kits to their youth that they will pick up weekly while they participate in the to-go pantry services. They need donations for their youth camp at home experiences such as books, bug spray, flashlights/batteries, sunglasses, hats, small toys, teepees, sunscreen, and lip balm. Other similar items are welcomed. Contact Lucia Garcia for more information.
Help Ascencia and Provide Essentials to People Experiancing Homelessness
Ascencia has always leaned on their community for support and care for their clients. They need more help than ever to provide for 45 of their shelter residents (men, women, and children) that are housed 24/7 at their facility. One way you can help is by dropping off prepared meals for their 45 shelter residents along with beverages, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils. Click the link to sign up: https://bit.ly/3eKrrZi. Want to help without leaving your home? Click here to browse local restaurants that will deliver catering: https://bit.ly/36S1OTZ Not able to provide meals but still want to help? Click the link to donate: https://www.ascenciaca.org/donate/ They are so grateful for anything you can do!
Donate Gift Cards for their At-Risk Clients
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a multi-service agency whose goals are to strengthen and preserve individual, family and community life by providing a wide range of needed human services to people in the community at every stage of the life cycle, especially those who are poor and disadvantaged. JFSLA-HOPE is currently in need of gift cards for their counseling and shelter clients that are dealing with the unforeseen challenges caused by COVID-19 and domestic violence. Please give Cynthia Castro a call regarding donation policy. Additionally, feel free to shop on their amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/6p6z2kZ?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_ip_mhRgK5PqZOnX5.
Pose for a Purpose with AHEAD With Horses Inc
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether itÕs seeing a smile from an otherwise Ònon-responsiveÓ child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestonesÑgifts that last a lifetime. They are asking people to participate in their #PoseForAPurpose Campaign. Take a picture of yourself doing a vaulting pose, post it on social media with #PoseForAPurpose and challenge your friends to do the same or make a donation.
Help Sort Food with the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry was formed 35 years ago by five very dedicated women who came from different religious congregations in the East San Fernando Valley and saw the growing problem of hunger right in their own backyard. Curently, the Pantry has an on going need for food donations and volunteers to help sort. Schedule can be customized within rules of the Temple. Must be 12+. Must wear closed shoes. Must bring masks and gloves. Perishable food donations can be arranged. If interested, please contact barbara@nhifp.org.
Donate to Help Fund Much-Needed Food Boxes for Los Angeles Mission
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, more people than ever before are suddenly finding themselves in need of assistance. They expect a 100% increase in the number of people needing food boxes and takeaway meals.You can stop the suffering this summer and make it a summer of hope. Please give now to help them provide much-needed resources to families across Los Angeles. Your gift now will provide food boxes filled with: Fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese, meat and cold cuts, toiletries, and much more. Please contact Kimberly Battaglia at (213) 629-1227, ext 329 for questions or for more information. Change Lives with your donation here: https://give.losangelesmission.org/production?cl=LAM&pg=fy20_june_food_boxes_donation_form&appeal=DIGI-FACE&amt=35,50,75,100&version=full
Help Fill the Pantry at Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Help Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California fill their Parent Food Pantry! The "Parent PantryÓ is made available to parents on the Hematology/Oncology Unit at Loma Linda University ChildrenÕs Hospital. Patient hospital stays range from days, to weeks, and often times several months. The pantry will help provide a meal or snack for parents as they stay at their childÕs bedside. This will help alleviate some of the financial burden and the need to leave their childÕs bedside for a meal. 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. Contact them to schedule drop off days and for more information!",No
Advocate Vitually for PATH
Join PATH Cares Advocacy Group. Help your homeless neighbors, while practicing safe social distancing at home. Advocate for PATH by sharing the work we do to end homelessness with your network. During the virtual event, we are asking you to: 1. Follow us on social media. 2. Post on social media and tag PATH. 3. Email or call your friends and family. 4. Send us a video telling us what home means to you. When you RSVP, you will receive an email with the PATH Cares COVID-19 Toolkit, a document that includes language and photos for posting for PATH on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linked in, through email, and over the phone. Viritaul events take place every Tuesday from 4pm-5pm. Click here to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-for-path-tickets-101132295418
Take Virtual Steps with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Now, more than ever, there is a need to come together as a community to fundraise and support the 3.1 million patients affected by CrohnÕs disease and ulcerative colitis. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL is a safe and fun way for you to connect nationwide Ñ and even globally. Join Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for a virtual event filled with inspiring patient stories, supporter recognition, entertainment, and more. Snap a photo and share to be featured during their event Ñ whether you walk in your backyard, up the stairs, down the street, on a treadmill or anywhere safe, they canÕt wait for you to show us how you Take Steps. Click this link to join: https://online.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/site/SPageNavigator/take_steps_for_crohns_and_colitis_virtual.html?utm_source=Foundation&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=TakeSteps2020Virtual&_ga=2.185931945.1274169871.1591825307-1864131645.1591225521&_gac=1.257300089.1591225521.Cj0KCQjwlN32BRCCARIsADZ-J4t6-WCN87SFHdTJO2PL_ETZgYwhTt5Suond_q-KUFdBfcE9tbiNUVMaAs2cEALw_wcB
Featured Projects
Take a Breather with Big Sunday Virtual Wellness Sessions Every Monday at 2pm
Big Sunday,
Pablo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join us for a virtual stretching and breathing session with knowledgeable dance teachers and yoga instructors! Every Monday at 2pm Click here to sign up: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/virtual-programming/
Join a FREE Virtual Visual Arts & Movement Classes for 55+ with P.S. ARTS
P.S. ARTS,
volunteers@psarts.org,
(310) 586-1017
Every Tuesday (except June 30th) P.S. ARTS will provide a free visual arts or movement class to adults who are 55+. Each week, they will provide a list of the materials needed to participate as well as options for substitutions. This is a great way to stay connected to your friends and family, as well as meet new people, so please feel free to share the event link, as they welcome as many people as possible! June 23 – Movement w/ Charlotte (you can do from your chair). Here is what participants should have for class on Tuesday 6/23: Chair or comfortable seat, Comfortable clothes you can move in, A clear space to move safely. Optional: water nearby, yoga mat: We will NOT be doing anything seated on the floor. It sometimes just feels good for cushion under the feet. July 7 – Visual Arts w/ Rebecca. July 14 – Movement w/ Charlotte. July 21 – Visual Arts w/ Rebecca. If you require assistance with setting up zoom on your laptop, tablet, or phone, please contact Joella at volunteers@psarts.org beforehand. First come, first serve! (Link will be sent out 1 hour before the class begins). Click here for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-studio-free-virtual-visual-arts-movement-classes-for-55-tickets-109880906750?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=EBLinkEvent&utm_term=fullLink