Virtually Volunteer with Project Ropa
Looking for a remote volunteer opportunity? Project Ropa is looking for someone to help them with outreach research and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, well-organized and a creative thinker. Apply online today! https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3156958.jsp
Sort Clothing Donations with Project Ropa
Help sort clothing donations and create hygiene kits at Project Ropa's warehouse on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9am-3pm and bi-weekly on Saturdays between 10am-1pm. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3100839.jsp
Assemble Hygiene Kits with Project Ropa
Volunteer to create hygiene kits to distribute to Project Ropa's unhoused neighbors. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3311664.jsp
Bring the FUN in Fundraising with Project Ropa
Project Ropa is looking for someone who has experience in fundraising and partnership development as well as defining and telling the story of our organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, well-organized and a creative thinker. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2988169.jsp
Help Distribute Hygiene Items with Project Ropa
Help Distribute Hygiene Essentials to the Unhoused with project Ropa. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3312054.jsp
Donate to Samaritan Purse’s Crisis Relief Fund
Donate to Samaritan Purse's Crisis Relief Fund! Find out more here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
Getting involved with United Friends means making a lasting impact on the lives of current and former foster youth. Joining our community is about learning, collaborating, and sharing your skills with the UFC family of current and former foster youth. Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/get-involved
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! Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/get-involved/
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
Donate gift cards to help pay for food, clothing, alarm clocks, backpacks and much more. Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/get-involved/
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
Create a Facebook fundraiser in support of United Friends, and donations from your friends and family will directly benefit their youth! Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/grassroots-fundraising/
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
Use Instagram to raise funds for UFC! The next time you post an Instagram Story or go on Instagram Live, consider adding a donation sticker in support of United Friends. Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/grassroots-fundraising/
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
Raise funds for UFC through Amazon Smile! 0.5% of eligible purchases will benefit UFC. It’s a win-win! Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/grassroots-fundraising/
Host a Donation Drive for Aviva 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. Host an in-kind donation drive for Aviva Center at your workplace, place of worship or with family and friends to collect new items throughout the year. Supplies – from kindergarten to college, toiletries & hygiene – from baby to adult, household cleaning and laundry products, clothing and shoes, food and transportation gift cards. For more information, e-mail our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Azucena Navarrete at volunteer@aviva.org
Adopt-a-Family for this Holiday Season with Aviva 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. Host a Holiday Adopt-a-Child/Adopt-a-Family drive for Aviva Center at your workplace, place of worship or with family and friends to collect items on their special holiday lists. For more information and to check out holiday lists, e-mail our Family Resource Center Coordinator, Azucena Navarrete at volunteer@aviva.org
Host a Men’s Clothing Drive with Project Ropa
Project Ropa is a nonprofit organization restoring dignity and empowering the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles by providing clean clothes, hygiene essentials, and employment opportunities while reducing textile waste and minimizing our carbon footprint. Host a Men's Clothing Drive with Project Ropa! They are in need of men's clothing and shoes especially jeans, khaki pants, hoodies and underwear (new only). They accept new and gently used items but underwear must be new. Donations can be dropped off at their warehouse on Mondays and Wednesdays anytime from 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Friday (9am-2pm) and Saturday (10am-12pm) of the month. They are closed on all major holidays. If you have any questions please email, Caitlin Adler at caitlin@projectropa.org.
Support Aviva’s Annual Gift Drive for the Holidays
Aviva believes every child and every family in Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. They provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. Aviva's Annual Gift Drive provides gifts to clients newborn-18 who are currently receiving services at Aviva. They are asking for items that are new and unwrapped. Most of the children's legal guardians request for educational toys or toys that can assist the child during therapy. They would appreciate any of the following items provided on the flyer, which includes household items and hygiene items, or any of the following top requested items: play-doh, blocks, slime, stress balls, fidget toys, fidget spinner, kinetic sand, art supplies. Aviva will be accepting food donations during the holidays to distribute to clients and residents. Items needed: cereal, snacks (granola bars), water bottles, bread -fresh produce (fruits, vegetables), rice, legumes; preferably not canned (e.g. beans, chickpeas, lentils), peanut butter, flour, pancake mix, baby formula (Brand: Enfamil). All food donations will be accepted as long as they are not expired. Aviva has a small food pantry which they keep stocked as best they can. If you have any questions, please email Azucena Navarrete at anavarrete@aviva.org.
Spread Holiday Cheer at Union Station Homeless Services
‘Tis the season to spread cheer to vulnerable children and families during the holidays. Union Station Homeless Services is now collecting gifts for 400 children, ages ranging from newborn to 18 years. The theme this year is “something they want, something to wear, something to read”– toys for all age, playful socks, and new books. This year, they are also collecting gift cards for adults. Host a toy drive or donate a gift! Donations can be dropped off at their Admin Center at 825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA, Monday-Friday between 9:30am-4:00pm until December 17, 2020 or ordered for delivery from their Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12BR2GUB345ZQ?ref_=wl_fv_le Please email volunteer@unionstationhs.org to sign up and learn more!
Support PATH for their Holiday Donation Drive
Join PATH for their Holiday Donation Drive! Engage your family, friends, employees, or community by hosting donation drive to support their holiday initiatives! They need donations of: Holiday treats or non-perishable food for a holiday meal, Gift Cards – Marshall’s, Target, Old Navy, etc., Cold weather items – Socks, beanies, scarves, etc. Items can also be purchased directly via their online wish list (https://a.co/aj7I1TV). Holiday gift bags can be assembled in festive reusable grocery bags or drawstring backpacks. All donated cold weather items must be new, and hygiene items should be unopened. Contactless Donation Delivery Options: 1. Purchase online for direct delivery to PATH 2. Ship items to PATH: PATH, Attn: Development, 340 N. Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 3. Schedule a donation drop-off. Email them at pathvolunteers@epath.org for more information on how to volunteer in-person to assemble jingle bags, support with gift wrapping, or to sign up your group to bring donations to a specific PATH site. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu_ZWFA5y_vZsw0zLqJvOfWr9SW2Quwg92CiVTXaxfdD2HhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Knit Winter Accessories at Home with Operation Gratitude
In the cold winter months, Operation Gratitude includes a lovingly handmade scarf or hat in every Care Package they send to the Troops. To make that happen, they need the knitting and crocheting talents of many Volunteers across the country. For more info: https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/handmade-with-love/knit-and-crochet-virtual/
Sew Accessories at Home with Operation Gratitude
Join Operation Gratitude's Sewing program! Use your sewing talent to create different items to support the troops serving overseas. During this time of social distancing, you don’t need to leave your home to mail your handmade items! Please use Operation Gratitude's guide to order boxes, print postage, and have your box picked up by the post office. For more info: https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/handmade-with-love/sewing-program-virtual/
Featured Projects
Enjoy Big Sunday’s Backlot Concert Series
Big Sunday,
pablo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Come make the scene as talented singers, composers and musicians in the Big Sunday community strut their stuff. Each time we showcase all kinds of musical styles with performers from their 20’s – 70’s. Admission is free, but we ask folks to help those who are struggling by bringing canned thanksgiving food, new socks and underwear, or toys for the holidays. 21 & up only. Sign up through this link: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/summernights/
Come Sing-a-long with Big Sunday for the Holidays!
Big Sunday,
pablo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Join us for Our Annual Holiday Singalong plus Our New Community Market! Each year people from all walks of life join us to eat, sing (with a live band!) and enjoy the holidays. Special guests have included low-income seniors, kids with challenges, women, and children from a domestic violence shelter, vets, and others who needed a little extra TLC at the holidays. We’ll collect toys and food for hungry families, too. On Sunday December 12th we will once again be hosting our Big Sunday Singalong and Holiday Party, featuring the World Famous (!?) Big Sunday Band. As always, our Guests of Honor will be the awesome kids from Ability First. This year, we’re excited to also hosting a special Holiday Market with local vendors for your year-end shopping! This year’s party will be outside in our parking lot. Vaccination for everyone 12 & up is required. No exceptions. Please be prepared to show proof. Email pablo@bigsunday.org for more info! Sign up here: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/singalong2021/