Volunteer to Make a Difference at PATH
PATH is moving thousands of families, Veterans, and chronically homeless individuals into permanent housing each year. Support your neighbors experiencing homelessness by volunteering with PATH. They offer opportunities for groups and individuals! Visit: https://epath.org/volunteer/
Donate to Support the Teen Challenge of Southern California
Since 1963, Teen Challenge of Southern California has provided thousands of children, youth and adults an effective, faith-based, solution to drug and alcohol addiction at no cost to them. Thank you for your generous gift to those caught in the nightmare of substance abuse. Visit: https://www.teenchallenge.org/donate/
Raise Awareness and Volunteer with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Volunteer to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with day-of event support. Find out more here: https://www.cff.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer/
Raise Awareness and Volunteer with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Volunteer to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with program design projects. Find out more here: https://www.cff.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer/
Donate to United Friends of the Children
United Friends of the Children empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care. With your help, they can continue on their mission. Please consider making a monetary donation at: https://www.unitedfriends.org/donate/
Donate to Support Project Ropa
Help stock Project Ropa's 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. They accept donation drop offs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays anytime between 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. You can drop off at any time during these hours. They are closed on all bank holidays. Visit: http://www.projectropa.org/donate
Donate Requested Items to Exceptional Children’s Foundation
Aside from monetary donations, there are other ways to give to Exceptional Children’s Foundation. 1. Furniture. ECF will consider donations of furniture that can be used by clients in their residential program or used by staff at their program sites. Due to storage limitations, they cannot accept furniture that is not immediately needed by clients or staff. ECF staff cannot provide transportation for these items. 2. Clothing. ECF generally accepts new clothing for infants, children and adults. Gently used clothing is considered on an individual basis. 3. Tickets. They accept tickets for cultural, sports and other community events. 4. Technology. ECF accepts contributions of technology only when they comply with theie existing network requirements and theie staff or client needs. ECF do not accept obsolete or noncompliant technology, or items that are missing necessary components. Before accepting a gift of technology, it must first be reviewed and approved by their IT Administrator. 5. Holiday Gifts. Gifts intended for holiday giving must be new and wrapped in their original packaging. They must be age-appropriate and aligned with their clients’ recreational and educational needs. For more information about holiday giving opportunities, please contact Lisa at lkelly@ecf.net. 6. Gift Cards. ECF accepts donations of store gift cards, which may be used as holiday gifts for clients or raffle items or to help offset the cost of producing their fundraising events. Visit: https://www.ecf.net/in-kind-giving-guidelines/
Help Pack and Distribute Food in Lancaster with Living Water Worship Center
Living Water Worship Center is a non-profit organization that supports the community with food and mobile showers at their facility. What You'll be Doing: Volunteers will be assisting with unloading food from trucks, Stocking shelves and sorting/packing food, and Distributing food to the community. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18, All volunteers must wear masks, Be able to lift up to 25 lbs to 45 Ibs, and Waiver Form Required. A copy will be sent to you when you register. Disclaimer: Living Water Worship Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
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/
Volunteer to Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Imperial County
Are you passionate about the fight against Alzheimer’s? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Huntington Beach? Join the Huntington Beach Walk Planning Committee and help shape the movement to end this disease. Committee members are the heart of the event, planning everything from the kick off to the wrap up. Some members focus on growing the event by recruiting teams and sponsors, others coordinate logistics and some work on promoting the event in the community. There's a role for everyone! Visit: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23941&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=16425
Donate to Act’s of Compassion
Act's of Compassion is dedicated to their mission of providing meals to those who need it most in their community, along with other annual programs around the holidays. Please donate to help them in this mission at https://actsofcompassions.org/ towards the bottom of their homepage.
Make a Difference with Teen Challenge of Southern California
Want to make a positive impact in the lives of students? One of the most rewarding ways many people have told Teen Challenge of Southern California that they contribute to Teen Challenge is to volunteer. They have a variety of possibilities if you’re interested in giving some of your time. But be careful, once you spend time around the students, you’ll be hooked! There are numerous centers all over Southern California! Visit: https://www.teenchallenge.org/volunteer/
Sort and Distribute Food with St. Francis Center
St. Francis Center is a soup kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown LA that serves the housed and unhoused communities. Volunteer roles are assigned on the day of the event and are based on the needs of the organization, but typically include: Table Captains/Floaters – The volunteer in this role will act as the server for the table and assist guests with anything they need. Coffee Captains– Volunteers help prepare cups of coffee and provide refills when needed. Kitchen Captains– This volunteer will help in the kitchen. They can expect to help with food prep and preparing the breakfast plates or soup. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, All volunteers must review and sign St. Francis Center's volunteer application form. A copy will be sent to you when you register, Comfortable working indoors, Be able to stand for long periods of time, and No walk-ins allowed, must register ahead of time. Disclaimer: St. Francis Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Prepare and Distribute Food with Our Saviour Center
The Our Saviour Center is a food pantry in El Monte California serving the community since 1985. They currently serve around 240- 500 clients each day they are open. Volunteer Duties: Duties vary based on need, but typically include bagging and packing food, signing-in clients, distributing food and post-event clean up. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, Volunteers must wear masks, No court-ordered volunteers, and Be able to lift up to 20 lbs (tasks can be adjusted based on need). Disclaimer: Our Saviour Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
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/
Sort and Distribute Food Bags with Christian Outreach in Action (COA)
Christian Outreach in Action (COA) is a non-profit organization, that serves homeless and low-income people in Long Beach. Christian Outreach in Action's Food Bank gives out groceries 5 days a week to low-income, and homeless residents who are hungry and fighting with food insecurity. Food is distributed from Monday through Friday. What You'll be Doing: Setting up food bank area, greeting clients, assembling food bags, restocking shelves, unloading shipments of food and giving out food to clients. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18. Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles. Ability to stand and bend. Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality Comfortable working indoors. COA requires all of their volunteers to sign waiver forms before volunteering. A copy of the waiver will be sent to you after you register. Disclaimer: Christian Outreach in Action is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Party with Aviva at Their Dia De Los Muertos Party 2023
Join Aviva Family and Children’s Services for an evening of fun while celebrating el Día de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old Mexican tradition that beautifully blends indigenous customs with Catholicism. It’s a time when families gather to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away, believing that their spirits return to celebrate with the living. This celebration is a joyous and colorful affair, a testament to the enduring connection between the living and the deceased. – A Feast for the Senses: Savor traditional Mexican cuisine, indulge in sweet Pan de Muerto, and enjoy a variety of festive drinks. Artistic Expression: Transform yourself with sugar skull face painting, mask-making, and creative altar decorating. Live Entertainment: Experience the soul-stirring rhythms of live mariachi music and traditional Mexican dances. A Celebration of Life: Join in as they build a beautiful altar of remembrance, paying tribute to those who have touched their lives. They encourage you to embrace the spirit of Dia de los Muertos by dressing in traditional Mexican attire, calavera (skeleton) outfits, or adorning yourself with sugar skull face paint. Let your creativity shine as you join them in celebrating this vibrant and meaningful tradition. Must be 21+. Visit: https://givebutter.com/ddlm
Sort and Distribute Food Boxes with Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA) SOVA West
Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA) SOVA West Community Food & Resource Program provides a 5 day supply of free groceries and personal care items (when needed) to families and individuals facing food insecurity in addition to providing information and referrals to other community services. They currently serve 120 clients a day. What You'll be Doing: Greeting clients, packing food bags, restocking and giving out food to clients.***PLEASE READ*** JFSLA is requiring all volunteers and staff show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. JFSLA is an independent organization and their policies do not reflect those of the Food Bank. Requirements & Skills: Minimum age to volunteer is 18, Must be able to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Masks are required to be worn, Be able to lift up to 30 lbs, Be able to stand for long periods of time, Comfortable working indoors & outdoors. Disclaimer: SOVA West Pico is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Prepare and Distribute Food with United University Church
Hope on Union, United University Church is an inclusive, progressive campus and community church located near USC, Mt. St. Mary's College and LA Trade Tech College on S. Union Ave. between 22nd and 23rd St. They currently provide food to more than 200 individuals and families through their food pantry. What You'll be Doing: Wednesdays - Volunteers will help prepare food for upcoming distributions. Thursdays: Volunteer duties vary based on need, but typically include: Helping set-up, Distributing food to the community, Guiding clients , Collecting information from clients, and Replenishing food supplies. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, Be able to lift up to 30 lbs (tasks can be adjusted based on need), Be able to stand for long periods of time, and Spanish speaking is a plus. Disclaimer: United University Church is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Sort and Distribute Groceries with North Valley Caring Services
North Valley Caring Services provides food to more than 2000 families and individuals in need. They are currently holding drive-thru distributions on Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteer Duties: Duties vary based on need, but typically include packing boxes with groceries, loading groceries into vehicles as they drive-thru, traffic control, pantry set-up and break down. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, All volunteers must review and sign North Valley Caring Services liability waiver and image release form( A copy will be sent to you when you register), Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, Be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and Be able to stand for long periods of time.Disclaimer: NVCS is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
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/