Make Handmade Goods at Home with Operation Gratitude
Join Operation Gratitude's monthly Handmade with Love webinars! If you are interested in crafting but need some guidance or you would like to find like-minded Americans practicing virtual volunteerism, this is the place to start. In these free classes, you will get an introduction and insight into how you can participate with Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is excited to get crafting with you! For more info: https://www.operationgratitude.com/handmade-with-love-webinars/
Donate Gently-Used Items to Alexandria House
Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used
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
GIft Items for the Holidays with Covenant House of California
Covenant House of California believes that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education, and most importantly, to be loved. Donations needed for the children of their youth. Items include: Boys and Girls underwear and socks from ages 4-10 yrs. Hair supplies for girls. Educational toys for infants 1-4 yrs. Dolls for girls. Trucks or activity toys for boys. Donations will be distributed to our alumni and their children for the holidays. Gifts are best unwrapped. Feel free to call them to arrange a pick up or drop off. Please email: mfarrell@covca.org
Gift Toys and Essentials to Patients at Harbor UCLA Pediatrics for the Holidays
The Department of Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center cares for underserved families. Many of which suffer economic hardships and even more so during the pandemic. Therefore, every year they provide their outpatient clinic with toys and essentials (socks, clothes, blankets, etc.) to give to families during the holidays. They appreciate any amount you can donate. Please visit: https://www.harbor-ucla.org/pediatrics/advocacy/
Volunteer as a Warehouse Sorter with Union Rescue Mission
Help Union Rescue Mission with sorting clothes/household items/books/toys/other donations for Thrift Stores. You can serve the entire shift or a partial shift. They are happy to have you whenever they can. Plenty of parking is available and it is free. Sign up here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1480&org_id=0267&event_category_id=&keyword=&sort=&zip=&zip_radius=5&source=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&cal_year=2022&cal_month=9&res_choice=&console_mode=console&res_code=&disp_status=open&filter_date=None&filter_start_time=&filter_end_time=
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/
Help Organize Clothes and Create Hygiene Kits with Project Ropa
Help organize clothes, create hygiene kits and assist with stocking their van for their direct services. They have volunteer shifts available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at their warehouse. A mask must be worn at all times while in their warehouse even if you are fully vaccinated. Must be 16 years of age to volunteer. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3100839.jsp
Create Hygiene Kits with Project Ropa
Project Ropa is a nonprofit organization that helps restore dignity, rekindle optimism and empower the lives of people experiencing homelessness by providing clean clothes, hygiene kits and drinking water in a safe, humane and dignified way. They are looking for assistance creating hygiene kits to distribute to their unhoused neighbors. This can be done remotely by putting together items in a ziploc bag, tote bag or reusable grocery bag. (Please note: Items for the hygiene kits will not be provided by them.) They recommend reaching out to your network of friends and family to source the items. A list of what to include is provided on the website below. Once completed you can mail your kits to them at: Project Ropa, 2851 W 120th Street, Suite E #566, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Alternatively, you can reach back out to them to schedule a drop off time at their warehouse in Gardena, CA. If mailing please include a note with your full name and email address in the package. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3311664.jsp
Help Distribute Hygiene Essentials to the Unhoused with Project Ropa
Project Ropa operates the only Mobile Clothing Closet of its kind in the Los Angeles area. Their retrofitted van delivers hope as well as hygiene kits, drinking water and a full selection of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories all neatly displayed on racks and shelves to unhoused and low-income individuals and families at service sites in Boyle Heights, Echo Park and Hollywood. At each location they operate in tandem with other mobile service providers which include showers, haircuts, ID replacement, food pantries, medical and dental clinics and employment and housing resources. In Echo Park, their events take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9am to 12 pm. Volunteers will help with distributing clothing and personal hygiene essentials directly to those in need at their service locations. Project Ropa staff will be on-site at all times during services. Must be 18 years old to participate. For more information about dates and times click here: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3312054.jsp
Help Distribute Hygiene Essentials to the Unhoused with Project Ropa
Project Ropa operates the only Mobile Clothing Closet of its kind in the Los Angeles area. Their retrofitted van delivers hope as well as hygiene kits, drinking water and a full selection of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories all neatly displayed on racks and shelves to unhoused and low-income individuals and families at service sites in Boyle Heights, Echo Park and Hollywood. At each location they operate in tandem with other mobile service providers which include showers, haircuts, ID replacement, food pantries, medical and dental clinics and employment and housing resources. In Boyle Heights, their events take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9am to 12 pm. Volunteers will help with distributing clothing and personal hygiene essentials directly to those in need at their service locations. Project Ropa staff will be on-site at all times during services. Must be 18 years old to participate. For more information about dates and times click here: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3312054.jsp
Help Distribute Hygiene Essentials to the Unhoused with Project Ropa
Project Ropa operates the only Mobile Clothing Closet of its kind in the Los Angeles area. Their retrofitted van delivers hope as well as hygiene kits, drinking water and a full selection of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories all neatly displayed on racks and shelves to unhoused and low-income individuals and families at service sites in Boyle Heights, Echo Park and Hollywood. At each location they operate in tandem with other mobile service providers which include showers, haircuts, ID replacement, food pantries, medical and dental clinics and employment and housing resources. They do a quick service in the Hollywood area on Fridays between 12pm-2pm where they provide grab 'n go packs of clothing essentials and hygiene kits in tandem with a nonprofit that provides meals. Volunteers will help with distributing clothing and personal hygiene essentials directly to those in need at their service locations. Project Ropa staff will be on-site at all times during services. Must be 18 years old to participate. For more information about dates and times click here: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3312054.jsp
Consider Donating Food, Clothes, and Other Supplies to Midnight Mission
The Midnight Mission helps make available the necessities of life and offer a bridge to self-sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness through food, shelter, clothing, personal hygiene needs, medical care, and many other services. Help them in their mission by donating clothing, food, and other supplies to their Gift in Kind program. Click here to find out more: https://www.midnightmission.org/gifts-in-kind/.
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/
Adopt a Child Through Gifting with Crete Academy
Crete Academy is having their annual Adopt A Child for Christmas program once again! Adopt A Child for Christmas by purchasing Christmas gifts from students Wishlist. Signup via their website and receive information on student wishlist items as well as clothing sizes. Please visit: https://www.creteacademy.org/copy-of-donate
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/
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. Find out more here: https://www.unitedfriends.org/get-involved/
Sort Clothes for The Midnight Mission
Help sort clothes with The Midnight mission! Volunteering with them gives their guests and program participants much needed support to build a bridge to self-sufficiency and is an extremely rewarding experience for you. You must be vaccinated and willing to wear a mask to participate. Any underage volunteers must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more here: https://www.midnightmission.org/get-involved/volunteer or reach out to alinares@midnightmission.org.