Build Laundry Kits with Project Ropa
Help create laundry kits for Project Ropa to directly distribute to those in need in the Los Angeles area. This is a great activity for children to get involved with. The majority of the people they serve can't afford to wash their clothing. Part of the barrier is the cost of laundry detergent. You can help by creating laundry kits. All kits can be mailed to them at: Project Ropa, 2851 W 120th Street, Suite E #566, Hawthorne, CA 90250 or dropped off at their warehouse in Gardena, CA. They accept donation drop offs at their warehouse on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. They are closed on all major holidays. Our warehouse address is: 13970 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249. If mailing please include a note with your full name and email address in the package. Please note: They are unable to provide verification of remote volunteer work for community service hours. They can only do so for in-person volunteer work.
Donate Clothes and Hygiene Essentials 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 list of items they're looking for and fill out their donation form to schedule a donation drop off or pick up.
Donate Food & More to Support Hollywood Food Coalition
You are helping Hollywood Food Coalition build a more compassionate, just, and caring community. Your donation provides unhoused and low-income neighbors with high-quality meals, basic necessities such as clothing, shoes and hygiene supplies, and access to medical, wellness and housing resources. You also help them recover and distribute food and other items to over 125 nonprofits across Los Angeles, so they can build stronger programs in their communities. Visit: https://hofoco.org/donate-funds/
Donate Food/Supplies to Your Local Community Fridges with LA Community Fridges
Have extra food items at home? Please consider donating some food items or other much needed supplies to LA Community Fridges! Please see the guidelines on what items are acceptable in the link. Thank you so much!
Donate to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Santa Barbara, CA
At the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, they're fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. They're closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer's. But to get there, they need you. Join them for the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
Donate to AHEAD With Horses
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it's seeing a smile from an otherwise Ònon-responsiveÓ child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestonesÑgifts that last a lifetime. There are several ways you can support AHEAD With Horses! All donations are tax deductible and they appreciate anything you are willing to give! Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/donations/
Donate to Heart of Compassion Food Distribution
Financial help us bring hope and food security to those in need, both in our community and other local communities. HOC accepts a variety of in-kind donations including food, new clothing, baby diapers, and new toys. We appreciate canned goods, turkeys, and Thanksgiving food items.
Donate to Helen Woodward Animal Center
Your Support Saves Lives! The orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center need your support. Your donation will go a long way in making sure they can continue their mission of people helping animals and animals helping people.
Grant Wishes From AHEAD With Horses Wishlist
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it's seeing a smile from an otherwise Ònon-responsiveÓ child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestonesÑgifts that last a lifetime. There are several ways you can support AHEAD With Horses! All donations are tax deductible and they appreciate anything you are willing to give! Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/donations/
Create and Donate Welcome Home Kits to Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services' Welcome Home Kit Program helps them provide their residents moving from a bridge housing site into a permanent housing facility with a ÒWelcome KitÓ of necessary items. This important program assists Union Station in meeting the basic needs of the people they serve as they rebuild their lives and escape homelessness. Gather your friends, family or civic group and help them to provide basic household items from their Welcome Kits List!
Donate Shelf-Stable Kits to United Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services needs volunteers to provide "shelf stable" kits for shelter residents and community residents in need. This important program assists Union Station in providing food items that are preservable and ready to eat. If you or your volunteer group would like to provide shelf stable kits, please contact them!
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 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 homeÑit restores a sense of belonging and purpose. Make your mark in the fight against homelessness. Donate today!
Provide Sack Lunches for Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services need volunteer groups to provide lunches for the shelter residents and community members in need. If your family, corporation, faith-based, civic or social group would like to provide sack lunches, please contact them!
Donate to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Los Angeles, CA
At the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, they're fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. They're closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer's. But to get there, they need you. Join them for the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
Donate Hygiene Kits to Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services' Hygiene Kit Program allows them to provide their program participants and community members experiencing homelessness with an essential kit containing all the basic hygiene necessities. This vital program provides individuals with the basic hygiene items as they rebuild their lives and escape homelessness. Gather your friends/family or assemble the kits on your own while following their guidelines.
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 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.
Bring Some Holiday Cheer at Union Station Homeless Services
Something They Want, Something to Wear, Something to Read! You can help provide gifts for all of Union Station Homeless Services program participants this holiday season. You can bring holiday cheer to those we serve by providing items for our holiday drive! They are looking to collect: An assortment of toys, New clothes for all ages, Books for all ages, Gift cards for and Gift wrapping supplies!
Donate to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California
Please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising worldwide research initiatives, your donations make a difference in the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
Featured Projects
Get Your Hands Dirty at Garden School Foundation’s Community Garden Day
Garden School Foundation,
[email protected],
(802) 779-2889
Garden School Foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. By using the full transformative potential of school gardens as teaching sites, we nurture a healthy and mindful generation of children who care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We currently serve ten Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,200 students and their families each year. As a GSF volunteer, you’ll play a indispensable role in maintaining our historic school garden at an elementary school in West Adams. Your work will help us maintain a space that is both educational and beautiful, and will positively impact both the environment and student growth. Join us to learn new skills, connect with nature, and enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding day with our local community. Together you’ll work alongside GSF staff and school families to weed the garden, refresh mulch pathways, harvest veggies from our production farm, build new raised beds, and more! After a morning of hard work and good vibes, we’ll share a light lunch together (provided by our partners at Sprouts) under the fig trees. Volunteers should wear close-toe shoes and loose, comfy clothes that are school-appropriate. Complimentary t-shirts will also be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring their own water bottles and sun protection.
Serve Christmas Meals to Adults Transitioning out of Homelessness in Los Angeles
LA Family Housing,
[email protected],
Help adults transitioning out of homelessness enjoy their own Christmas celebration. Serve a festive holiday meal, host a cheerful bingo game, and hand out gift cards and prizes to bring extra joy to this special time of year! YOUR IMPACT: For many adults experiencing homelessness, the holiday season can feel isolating. Additionally, the cost of a Christmas meal is often out of reach for our participants. By providing a full holiday meal and organizing a fun, community-focused activity, you’re helping spread joy and create lasting memories for individuals in need.
Distribute Food, Clothes, and Essentials to Those in Need with Long Beach Community Table
Long Beach Community Table,
[email protected],
(562) 548-0774
Every weekend, volunteers with Long Beach Community Table deliver fresh produce, nutritious food, toiletry essentials, shoes, socks, and clothing directly to individuals in areas of great need throughout Long Beach. This essential outreach effort ensures that vulnerable community members, including homeless individuals, low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities, receive vital resources to support their health and well-being. By participating in this impactful initiative, volunteers play a crucial role in combating food insecurity and providing essential supplies to those who need them most, fostering a sense of community and support in the heart of Long Beach.