Donate to Support Project Angel Food
Project Angel Food prepares and delivers healthy meals to feed people impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day. Please consider helping this organization in their mission by donating. Every $10 you give will directly provide a delicious, life-saving meal to someone struggling with a serious illness and burdened by malnutrition. Their volunteers and staff cook and deliver nutritious food prepared with love, free of charge, to those in need throughout Los Angeles County, acting out of a sense of urgency because hunger and illness do not wait. Help support Project Angel Food's work today! Your donation will ensure that someone who is seriously ill will not go hungry.
Donate to Help Unhoused Pets at Project Minnie
Through Project Minnie, which relies solely on charitable donations, your support can directly fund crucial care for homeless dogs and cats. Your gift helps them provide a range of essential services, including feeding a pet for a week, supplying safety gear like leashes, and keeping animals warm with a bed or sweater. Most importantly, your contributions pay for veterinary visits, medication, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services, preventing further overpopulation and ensuring these vulnerable pets get the medical attention they need.
Donate Clothes, Hygiene Essentials, and More to Project Ropa
By donating, you directly support Project Ropa's programs and enable them to continue making a difference in the lives of those in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to restore hope and dignity. They gladly accept in-kind donations of hygiene products, adult size clothing, shoes and accessories. Please review the list of items they’re looking for and fill out their donation form to schedule a donation drop off or pick up.
Donate to Support Project Ropa
By donating, you directly support Project Ropa's programs and enable them to continue making a difference in the lives of those in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to restore hope and dignity. The generous donations of individuals and organizations play a crucial role in sustaining Project Ropa’s street-side resiliency care services.
Donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Join the vital fight against Cystic Fibrosis by donating to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), an organization committed to finding a cure. Your contribution directly supports research and clinical trials, making a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by the disease. With your help, the CFF can fulfill its mission to make CF stand for Cure Found.
Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, they've invested more than $1.6 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today's most innovative approaches. Consider donating to them to support their cause!
Donate to the Midnight Mission
Make your gift today to support The Midnight Mission’s fight against poverty and homelessness. Thanks to caring donations, they are able to provide individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a secure place to sleep and three nutritious meals a day. Their job training classes, medical services, addiction recovery program, domestic violence counseling, and the wide range of other essential services that they provide are designed to get people off the streets and into productive new lives. At The Midnight Mission, they know the important difference between a hand-up and a hand-out. Every day, with your help, they help people turn their lives around and thrive!
Adopt-An-Item for Union Station Homeless Services
Are you looking for an easy way to give back? Union Station Homeless Services' Adopt-an-Item program is a simple way to make a positive impact in your community. By adopting an item, you provide essential ingredients that help their kitchen staff cook delicious and nutritious meals for their residents.
Donate to Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services has developed a Housing First model that addresses homelessness at its core. By prioritizing stable housing, they lay the groundwork for individuals to reclaim their lives. With a housing retention success rate of 97%, their approach is not just a temporary fix; it's a proven pathway to a sustainable future for those they serve. Because of your support, doors have opened, lives have been stabilized, and community ties have been strengthened. But the journey doesn't end here. They need your help to continue this vital work. The ripple effect of your donation extends far beyond the walls of a home—it restores a sense of belonging and purpose. Make your mark in the fight against homelessness. Donate today!
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
In-kind contributions are a great way to support the current and former foster youth United Friends serves. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues together to host a fundraising drive! You can also donate gift cards to help pay for food, clothing, alarm clocks, backpacks and much more.
Donate to Build New Homes for Low-Income People with West Hollywood Community Housing
West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing development corporation founded in 1986. With the stability of housing, they transform the lives of low-income individuals and families. Today, WHCHC continues to serve West Hollywood and has expanded into Los Angeles and neighboring areas. Please donate to help them continue their projects
Help Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Donate Now to Convenant House
Donate Now, It doesn’t take much to show you care. Make a secure donation now to help youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking in their community. Over 1,544 youth served this year because of you. How far will your gift go? $26-Provides 3 meals and a hygiene kit on a youth’s first day at Covenant House. $50-Provides two clean outfits for a youth when they arrive with nothing but the clothes on their back. $111-Provides one night of safe shelter and three hot meals for a young person. $250-Provides 1 youth with shelter, meals, career & education support. $500 Provides 5 youth with medical and mental health care. $1000- Provides 1 youth with 1 month of rental assistance.
Donate Hygiene Kits from Alpha Project San Diego’s Wish List
Alpha Project San Diegot is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) human services organization that serves over 4,000 men, women, and children each day. Services offered include affordable housing, residential substance abuse treatment, supportive housing for people with special needs, basic and emergency services for the homeless, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, employment training, preparation and placement, emergency shelter, HIV/AIDS, education, outreach and prevention, and community services. Alpha Project has several housing programs (Rapid Rehousing, Tenant Peer Support Services, and Housing Navigation and Case Management) that work with clients to secure and sustain housing. Their goal is to set people up for success in maintaining housing. Often, they find that when they move individuals and families into housing for the first time, they move in with little to nothing. Essential home goods make the transition so helpful to the clients they serve. Please select items from the wishlist in the link.
Donate Move-In Kits from Alpha Project San Diego’s Wish List
Alpha Project San Diegot is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) human services organization that serves over 4,000 men, women, and children each day. Services offered include affordable housing, residential substance abuse treatment, supportive housing for people with special needs, basic and emergency services for the homeless, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, employment training, preparation and placement, emergency shelter, HIV/AIDS, education, outreach and prevention, and community services. Alpha Project has several housing programs (Rapid Rehousing, Tenant Peer Support Services, and Housing Navigation and Case Management) that work with clients to secure and sustain housing. Their goal is to set people up for success in maintaining housing. Often, they find that when they move individuals and families into housing for the first time, they move in with little to nothing. Essential home goods make the transition so helpful to the clients they serve. Please select items from the wishlist in the link.
Donate Your Personal Items to the Alpha Project
Donate your Personal Items to Alpha Project San Diego. Alpha Project does not operate any thrift stores. Therefore, they only accept items that they can use immediately due to their storage capacity. Items that are always needed include hygiene products, towels, twin sheets, undergarments, blankets, books, clothing in good condition, coats, blankets, socks, and pillows. Other items that may be helpful include bunk beds, filing cabinets, tables, and other household and office items. Thank you for thinking of Alpha Project.
Have an Old Car Taking Up Space in your Driveway? Donate it to Alpha Project!
The mission of the Alpha Project San Diego is to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing work, recovery and support services to people who are motivated to change their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. The agency's many programs are available to all persons in need regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Alpha Project strives not to manage homelessness, but rather to end it for its clients by offering jobs not handouts, respect not pity and empowerment not control. They provide the homeless with the tools they need to be the very best they can be. Have an old car taking up space in your driveway? Donate it to Alpha Project!
Donate to Aviva’s Youth Center
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. They provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. The Youth Drop-in Center will offers a safe, welcoming space where young people can access essential services, resources, and support. Serving youth ages 12 - 25, their center will be a beacon of hope and a hub opportunity for some of the most marginalized individuals in their community. By purchasing items from their list, you can help ensure their success by providing them with the essentials they need during visits to the center.
Donate to Support Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
For over 85 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood has been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged circumstances and fulfilling their mission to “inspire young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults”. They are dedicated to ensuring that their students have greater access to quality educational programs; live in communities that are free of violence and all youth, especially youth in Brown and Black communities are empowered to dream big. Please consider donating to support their cause!
Donate to Support Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
At Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach , they believe that no child should ever have to worry about their next meal. Last year, they served more than 250,000 free meals to their Club members. During the school year, every child who walks through their doors receives a snack and a hot dinner before they head home. In the summer, they provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner — ensuring kids are nourished all day, every day. But they don’t stop there. Through their cooking and gardening programs, members gain life skills, confidence, and joy. And for families facing food insecurity, they share pantry staples and leftover meals to help at home. To directly support this critical effort to feed and teach local children, donating to the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach ensures that no child has to worry about their next meal and that they gain valuable life skills through cooking and gardening programs.
Donate to Bundles of Kindness WIsh List
Bundles of Kindness was established in 2018. Bundles of Kindness' mission is to provide substantial care packages to the Los Angeles homeless community. These packages are delivered through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, food pantries, shelters, safe parking programs, and directly to people who are living on the streets of LA. Care packages typically include: umbrellas, rain ponchos, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, t-shirts, socks, underwear, flip flops, toiletries, facial wipes, dental hygiene products, menstrual products, sunscreen, individually wrapped shelf stable food, water, juice, and information about community resources. Additionally, pet supplies, jackets, sweatshirts, and shoes are made available. Donations can be made through the Bundles of Kindness Amazon Wish List and/or by emailing support@bundlesofkindness.org.
Featured Projects
Help Make Holiday Meal Baskets for the PATH Community
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Help PATH meet their goal to assemble and distribute over 800 Holiday Meal Baskets to those in need. Help make sure that everyone in the community – housed and unhoused – can enjoy a special meal! By donating items to the food drive, you will help provide enough food to assemble “Holiday Meal Boxes” to help PATH teams enrich the holiday experience of members of the community. The relationships you help build with food donations can be vital in helping neighbors feel secure and supported. Email PATH at PATHVolunteers@epath.org to schedule a date/time to drop-off or shop the Amazon Link: https://a.co/hBgLUY7 and food will be delivered directly to PATH.
Give to the Crime Survivors Resource Center’s Thanksgiving Drive
Crime Survivors Resource Center,
info@crime survivors.org,
(844) 853-4673
Help make Thanksgiving Day a festive occation for families in need. Your donatoin will help Crime Survivors Resource Center purchase grocery store gift cards for all the fixins needed by families. There are many ways to help including sponsoring a family and hosting a corportate challange.
Host a Thanksgiving Food Drive For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Make a difference this Thanksgiving and host a food drive in your community! Collect items like stuffing, mashed potatoes, Velveeta cheese, and more. USHS kindly request all items be dropped off one of the locations listed on their website no later than November 18th.
Help Host a Thanksgiving Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Participate in an on-site volunteer activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with PATH residents. They are looking for individuals and/or groups who can donate some or all of the following items and help organize PATH Thanksgiving celebrations: Bring a Thanksgiving meal to serve to PATH residents ($1500-$3000), Bring Thanksgiving-inspired desserts (approx. $250-$275), Bring/play group games (Bingo, Uno, Trivia), Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: TBD based on site and group/individual availability. You can take a special role in making this Thanksgiving special for many members of the PATH Community. Please sign-up and reach out to learn more about this holiday opportunity! Email them at: PATHVolunteers@epath.org
Help Donate Turkeys For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Help USHS collect 750 frozen turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving! Drop off days will be Nov. 17th and 18th.
Take Photographs for A Place Called Home’s Thanksgiving Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteer will serve as event photographer to capture photos in shot list provided by A Place Called Home. Volunteer will provide 6-8 edited select shots to APCH within 48 hours after the event, and will provide full take edited shots to APCH within 5 business days after the event. APCH will credit photography as desired in publications.
Help Setup, Facilitate and Breakdown A Place Called Homes Thanksgiving Distribution & Dinner Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteers will support all aspects of event setup, facilitation and breakdown alongside the A Place Called Hometeam to help create a welcoming, festive environment as APCH welcomes hundreds of South Central families and neighbors to the APCH campus for their annual Thanksgiving event. In addition to celebrating community, this event provides hundreds of turkeys and grocery bags with all the Thanksgiving fixings for members of their South Central community. Please Note: Role may include moving, bending, walking, light-medium lifting and extended periods of standing. Please let the APCH team know if there is anything they can do to make this project more comfortable for you.
Join Us for Big Sunday’s Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
3235499944
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people! We need folks to donate food, as well as pack everything up and distribute it. And yes, everyone is invited to join together for a community breakfast, too! A true festival of gratitude. We also need folks to lead food collections in their community!
Host a Winter Holiday Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
ueroHelp make the holiday season bright for PATH residents by hosting a Winter Holiday celebration at one of their sites! They are encouraging the community to get involved in celebrating this holiday season with those at PATH residences who may need an extra support and encouragement during this especially trying time. By hosting a holiday celebration, you have the opportunity to: Sponsor a meal/snack to provide for community celebration,Bring cookies and decorate them in holiday-inspired themes (approx. $250-$275), Bring Holiday decorations and decorate common room of PATH building, Host a holiday movie night and bring popcorn and treats for guests, Bring group games (Bingo, card games, trivia, etc.) to play with residents, Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: December 1st – December 12th – TBD based on site and group/individual availability. Please email them at PATHVolunteers@epath.org for available dates and locations if you are interested in bringing the holiday spirit to the community and ensuring that everyone – housed or unhoused – can enjoy a festive and cheerful holiday. Kids Welcome: Varys by site.