Foster Cats and Kittens at A Cat’s Tale
ALL SUMMER LONG! A Cat’s Tale does not have a facility – all their cats and kittens are kept in foster care. The more foster homes they have, the more cats they can save! Fostering is FREE – they pay for everything.
Make a Donation to One of AbilityFirst’s Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
ALL SUMMER LONG! AbilityFirst stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. At AbilityFirst, they look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities and expand possibilities.
Foster a Dog, Save a Life With Ace of Hearts
ALL SUMMER LONG! One of the best ways you can help Ace of Hearts is volunteering to foster a dog. For each new foster home that opens up, they are able to save the life of another shelter dog on death row. Opening your heart and home to a dog in need can bring you joy and the satisfaction that comes from knowing you've made a difference in an animal's life. Simply put, fostering saves lives!
Donate Wishlist Items to AHEAD With Horses to Help Support Their Program
ALL SUMMER LONG! AHEAD With Horses is a non-profit developmental therapeutic vaulting program for children with all types of disabilities. Support them by donating items from their Wish List to help support the program and take care of their beloved Therapy Horses.
Join the Volunteer from Home Program at Ascencia
ALL SUMMER LONG! The Virtual Volunteer Program was created in response to COVID-19 as a way to keep volunteers engaged and connected to Ascencia. There are several ways to stay connected. Volunteers can assemble hygiene kits, prepare lunches, and more.
Pitch in for the Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Ascencia
ALL SUMMER LONG! Ascensia offers several youth volunteer opportunities, for those age 14-18, such as shelter volunteer, office volunteer, social media ambassador, donation closet organizer and volunteering on a budget.
Donate to Assistance League of Los Angeles
ALL SUMMER LONG! The Assistance League of Los Angeles has a mission to improve the lives of impoverished children in the community through philanthropy, dedicated service, and compassionate programs. With your support, we can all make a difference in the lives of children throughout Los Angeles.
Lead Virtual/In-Person Children’s Activities Aviva Family and Children’s Services
ALL SUMMER LONG! Lead virtual/in-person children’s activities or workshops for youth and adults through Aviva Family and Children's Services.
Buy a Book to Contribute to Beagles and Buddies
ALL SUMMER LONG! Beagles and Buddies volunteer Heidi Mastrogiovanni has written a comedic novel with a title character who rescues dogs! When you buy a copy of Heidi’s book, she will donate 10% of the sales price to Beagles and Buddies.
Sponsor a Dog in Need at Beagles and Buddies
ALL SUMMER LONG! For only $25 a month you can sponsor a dog. Your donations assist in feeding and providing medical attention for needy dogs in Beagles and Buddies' care.
Volunteer with Beagles and Buddies
ALL SUMMER LONG! Beagles and Buddies welcomes new and experienced volunteers. Together, you'll figure out the best way for you to participate in the joy that is Beagles & Buddies... and there's a multitude of fun going on that you won't want to miss! There are a wide variety of very necessary chores, many "hands-on" doggie tasks: brushing, bathing, walking, socializing and just being with some of the newcomers. Get your application in so they can set up your interview. Please email applications and indicate dates/days/hours you'd like to volunteer, your areas of interest/expertise and anticipated number of hours you will give....the more the better!~ They've got a great volunteer program going on and lots of fun for everyone - most especially the dogs!! Send those apps and ancillary forms to Connie at beagles@beaglesandbuddies.org. Also helpful to bring your hard copy app your first visit. Thanks for your interest in volunteering to help the dogs. They really appreciate it--we can tell by all the tail wagging around here!
Donate to Big Sunday’s Back to School Drive
ALL SUMMER LONG! Help send kids back to school in style by donating to Big Sunday's Back to School registry! This year, we've made it faster, easier, and more cost-effective by creating our own registry. Our goal is to fill over 4,000 backpacks, each containing one of the items listed on our registry. Purchase as many items as you like, and use our handy registry to contribute. Together, we can ensure students start their school year equipped and ready for success. Let's make a difference this summer!
Purchase Native Plants Support the Bolsa Chica Conservancy
ALL SUMMER LONG! Bring the beauty of Bolsa Chica to your home and support local ecosystems at the same time! Want to purchase some native plants? The Bolsa Chica Conservancy periodically hosts native plant sales, so check back regularly. Native plants are widely diverse and a great addition to any growing space! In southern California, where residents contend with long, dry summers, and short, unpredictably wet winters, adding native, drought-tolerant plants is a great way to add some color to your home while also saving money! https://bolsachica.org/native-plants-at-home/
Donate Your Time and Talents to C.A.R.E.4Paws
ALL SUMMER LONG! Every year, C.A.R.E.4Paws puts on multiple events, including fundraisers to help support their important work. They would love your help. Please take a look at the services and events they offer and let them know what you are most interested in assisting with, and how you think you can best help them. https://www.care4paws.org/volunteer
Take Climate Action Now with California Climate Action Corp
ALL SUMMER LONG! You can take immediate action to be a part of the climate solution. Planting trees, hacking your thermostat, and composting food waste are just a few examples of how you can make a difference from home today. By signing up, you are pledging to take action as part of the California Climate Action Corps. They will email you a list of 10 ways to take action on climate change from home. They will also keep you in the loop as new climate volunteer opportunities roll out over the next few months. When we work together, small daily actions can add up to powerful, collective impact -- join and be a part of the solution!
Help Onsite at Child Care Resource Center
ALL SUMMER LONG! CCRC needs volunteers at one of their offices. Help sort books or use your talents with special projects and professional services. They also host a number of events throughout the year. There is always room for help with set-up, breakdown, story time, hair and face painting, etc.
Donate to Help Children and Adults Reach Milestones at ECF
ALL SUMMER LONG! To provide the highest quality of service to the people of all ages with special needs, ECF must raise $2M to cover costs of programming. Make a campaign gift today to help children and adults reach milestones such as, a child's first steps, a student's high school graduation or an adult's first paycheck.
Donate to Help Children and Adults Reach Milestones at ECF
ALL SUMMER LONG! In-kind donations and tangible personal property can be donated to the ECF! If you want to help our friends at ECF with donations, please contact ECF Development at lkelly@ecf.net or call 310-773-9437.
Donate to Help the Hungry Find Food with Food Oasis
ALL SUMMER LONG! As of July 2022, about 1 in 4 people in Los Angeles county are food insecure, meaning they worry about having enough food for their family. We are committed to connecting food seekers to free food resources in Los Angeles County. Food Oasis is a 100% volunteer-run through Hack for LA. Our volunteers have done amazing work but we need your help to maintain and expand this important resource. Your tax-deductible donation helps us offset the costs involved with marketing and updating our directory.
Help with the Basics – Purchase, Assemble and Donate Hygiene Kits
ALL SUMMER LONG! We help over 11,000 people a year and most of them are in need of basics like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc. So we go through a lot of hygiene kits! Your donation of these kits helps these folks to not only stay clean and healthy, but also to uphold their dignity. Create hygiene kits for our participants transitioning out of homelessness. Purchase the items yourself or host a drive, then assemble the items into kits. Please click on this link to view the items we would love for you to put into the hygiene kits. https://lafh.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/6A00000396MT/a/RP000000XfMB/U3ZUVzuY_OiFrAQluQXHXbAm4JicJHEUtH34GPzlUFk. Once your kits are assembled, a drop-off time must be scheduled between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
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Donate to Big Sunday’s Back to School Drive
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323)549-9944
ALL SUMMER LONG! Help send kids back to school in style by donating to Big Sunday's Back to School registry! This year, we've made it faster, easier, and more cost-effective by creating our own registry. Our goal is to fill over 4,000 backpacks, each containing one of the items listed on our registry. Purchase as many items as you like, and use our handy registry to contribute. Together, we can ensure students start their school year equipped and ready for success. Let's make a difference this summer!