Sponsor a Food Drive with Hollywood Food Coalition
Food Drives are always appreciated and Hollywood Food Coalition encourages companies and other entities (schools, congregations, neighborhood groups, etc.) to become Monthly Food Drive supporters and sponsors. Visit: https://hofoco.org/food-drives/
Donate Items Towards Grandma’s House of Hope’s Thanksgiving Food Drive
Help Grandma's House of Hope with their Thanksgiving Food Drive! Donate much needed food and items to help make Thanksgiving special for other folks! Contact them for an appointment to drop off your donation. Visit: https://www.grandmashouseofhope.org/get-involved
Pack and Donate Care Packages to Imagine LA
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased families’ needs for non-perishable food, basic necessities, cleaning supplies, technology, family fun activities, and more. Bring some joy & relief to families by assembling a care package or purchasing supplies in bulk, and coordinating delivery with Imagine LA staff. Here’s what’s most needed right now: COVID-safe PPE (wet wipes, hand sanitizer, face masks) ▪ Cleaning supplies (sponges, multipurpose cleaner, paper towels) ▪ Hygiene supplies (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap) ▪ Non-perishable food (canned food, pasta, rice, beans, cereal) ▪ Family fun activities (board games, playing cards, puzzles, bubbles, crafting materials, coloring books/supplies, headphones) ▪ A personal note from your family. This is a great family activity to teach generosity and philanthropy with children! Visit: https://www.imaginela.org/in-kind-donations
Volunteer and Donate at Crete Academy
Beginning 11/1-11/30, Crete Academy's Adopt A Child donor/sponsor page is opened. They are looking for organizations or individuals who would like to Adopt A Child for Christmas from Crete Academy. The link is used to register to be a donor/sponsor and the specific child information will be sent once the form is received. Visit: https://www.creteacademy.org/adopt-a-child
Volunteer or Donate for United Station Homeless Services’ Adopt-A-Meal Program
Union Station Homeless Services relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide daily home-cooked meals to shelter residents and community members in need. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook or donate a meal at one of their shelters, consider sponsoring an Adopt-a-Meal! You can cook at home, use one of their kitchens, buy food from a restaurant and drop it off at their location, donate ingredients, or even donate a gift card to Smart and Final. There are so many ways to help! Volunteers must be 13 years old to participate with a chaperone or 16 years old to participate without one. For details email volunteer@unionstationhs.org to schedule a date to serve at either our Adult Center or Family Center facility. Otherwise, click here to find out more information: https://unionstationhs.org/help/volunteer/
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Mission Committee Member
Position tasks may include any combination of the following: Form a team of your own to set a positive example as you encourage others to participate, Attend committee meetings, Work with staff and the Committee Chair to achieve goals for outreach to local doctors, hospitals, clinics, support groups and staff of oncology/hematology departments that you are already connected with to encourage team participation and promote Light The Night to their staff, patients and their families, Invite new patients and families to form teams for Light The Night and to attend the city wide Kickoff, Mentor new & returning Light the Night Mission Teams through ongoing communication. A timeline, talking scripts and sample emails will be provided along with ideas to share with team captains for recruiting team members, motivating team participants, and fundraising ideas, Recruit Ambassadors of Light to assist with Light The Night retail campaigns, Attend Light The Night events, Maintain communication with Light The Night staff and Committee Chair. Visit: https://www.volunteerlls.org/?nd=opportunities&postal_code=90029&position_search=
Campaign Support Volunteer (with background check) for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night
Position tasks may include any combination of the following: Maintain assigned office, program, and event files, Prepare office, program and event related correspondence and reports, Communicate frequently and effectively with region staff, Work under the direction of the staff to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities, not limited to, interacting with other volunteers and professionals, recruiting event participants & gathering information, Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives, Perform other related duties as assigned. Visit: https://www.volunteerlls.org/?nd=opportunities&postal_code=90029&position_search=
Event Day Volunteer for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night
Position tasks may include any combination of the following: Provide assistance with event production items, Order and organize event materials, Recruit and supervise event day volunteers, Assist with special projects pertaining to this event as assigned, Assist with logistics the day of the event as assigned, Other event related tasks as assigned by staff. Visit: https://www.volunteerlls.org/?nd=opportunities&postal_code=90029&position_search=
Light The Night with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night, folks gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us in the fight to cure cancer! Visit: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/los-angeles
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Eat Breakfast and Support Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis
Join Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis for their 74th Annual Pancake Breakfast. Come out and support the children with your donation for the breakfast! Visit: https://lomitaharborcitykiwanis.com/
Join Virtual Workshop about Communicating Effectively with your School and donate with ESGV SELPA Community Advisory Committee
Attend Parent Trainings for families of students with disabilities. They provide workshops and trainings to families. They are in need of craft donations that are provided to Teachers and Families. These usually include and are not limited to educational items, cups, puzzles, board games, candles, books, stickers, arts, and crafts, etc. They will have additional workshops and trainings in the upcoming year. To register click link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e_nBQBnlRCawLMD0w3txXg#/registration
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Participate in Thanksgiving Food Giveaway with Heart of Compassion Distribution
Join Hearts of Compassion Distribution on their Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Day! Free Meals, Haircuts, Groceries, Live Music and More! Visit: https://www.heartofcompassionca.org/
Volunteer and Donate to Acts of Compassion
This event will bring together Volunteers, to provide a Thanksgiving meal and clothing giveaway for the underserved community and their families. This event aims to bring joy, warmth, and a sense of belonging during the holiday season. Come together this Thanksgiving to share a meal, spread warmth, and make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. Visit: https://actsofcompassions.org/
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Volunteer and Donate to Act’s of Compassion’s Thanksgiving Meal Event
This event will bring together Volunteers, to provide a Thanksgiving meal and clothing giveaway for Act's of Compassion's underserved community and their families. This event aims to bring joy, warmth, and a sense of belonging during the holiday season. Come together this Thanksgiving to share a meal, spread warmth, and make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. Please email rmitchell@actsofcompassions.org to get involved.
Volunteer and Donate at Project Ropa
Project Ropa's mobile clothing closet takes to the streets of Los Angeles delivering hope as well as clean clothing, shoes and hygiene kits to those in need. They operate in Echo Park on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month. They work in tandem with mobile showers as well as other service providers. Volunteers will help with distributing clothing and personal hygiene essentials directly to those in need at their service location. Project Ropa staff will be on-site at all times during services. Help stock their mobile closet! They are currently in need of the following items: - Men's and women's underwear (new only) - Men's and women's sneakers and boots - Travel size hygiene products - Men's pants - Men's and women's hoodies and coats - Adult size winter gloves - Men's belts - Men's T-shirts and thermal shirts. Unless otherwise specified they accept new and gently used clothing and shoes. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Visit: http://www.projectropa.org/donate
Stuff Thanksgiving Meal Kits with Big Sunday
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 everythingup 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! And this year’s event will be back at the amazing Baldwin Elementary School! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving2023/
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Featured Projects
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Big Sunday,
joshua@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don’t need to be artistic – just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
Big Sunday,
jake@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
We’d love to have you join us for our Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10! Previously held biweekly as “2W@10,” these special events are held from 10:00am – 11:30am each Wednesday where we do fun activities to help local nonprofits. And what’s extra special about these Wednesday events? Our guests of honor are wonderful and fun volunteers with some developmental challenges who want to give back and help others, in groups and as individuals. The accessible activities we’ll do on Wednesdays are specifically designed with these guests in mind, so that everyone can participate and have fun volunteering – because we believe very strongly that absolutely everyone has something to give. People of ALL ability levels are invited to join us on Wednesdays! All we ask is that you show up ready to be part of a community of helpful people! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/aw10/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Stuff Thanksgiving Meal Kits with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
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 everythingup 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! And this year’s event will be back at the amazing Baldwin Elementary School! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving2023/