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/
Make Paracord Bracelets at Home with Operation Gratitude
Not only do paracord bracelets look cool, they can actually be used to save a life in an emergency situation. Operation Gratitude includes them in their Care Packages because they’re both functional and meaningful, as they are handmade by an American who wants to show their appreciation to our Troops and First Responders. During this time of social distancing, you don’t need to leave your home to mail your handmade items! Please use their 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/paracord-bracelets-virtual/
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/
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/