Collect Canned and Boxed Food for Hope the Missions Thanksgiving Drive
We need your help with food donations for Thanksgiving! We are collecting the following items: pumpkin pie puree (#10 cans), pasta, mac and cheese, corn, and cranberry sauce. The deadline for our Thanksgiving food drive collection is November 13, 2024. If you'd like to host a food drive for Hope the Mission, please reach out to us. Volunteers 13+ are needed.
Adopt-a-Meal at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide daily home-cooked meals to shelter residents and community members in need. If your family, corporation, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal at one of their shelters, consider sponsoring an Adopt-a-Meal!
Adopt-An-Item for Union Station Homeless Services
Are you looking for an easy way to give back? Union Station Homeless Services' Adopt-an-Item program is a simple way to make a positive impact in your community. By adopting an item, you provide essential ingredients that help their kitchen staff cook delicious and nutritious meals for their residents.
Assemble 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. Help create hygiene kits for them to distribute to people in need in the Los Angeles area. This is a great activity for children to get involved with. This activity can be done remotely by putting together items in a bag (paper bag, tote bag or reusable grocery bag are preferred). Please note: Items for the hygiene kits will not be provided by Project Ropa. They recommend reaching out to your network of friends and family to source the items. All items can be travel-size or full-size. All kits can be mailed to Project Ropa at: Project Ropa, 2851 W 120th Street, Suite E #566, Hawthorne, CA 90250 or dropped off at our warehouse in Gardena, CA. Drop off hours at their warehouse are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. They are closed on all bank holidays. Their 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 volunteering.
Become a Community Ally at Union Station Homeless Services
The purpose of our Community Allies Program is to support our program participants as they transition into permanent housing. By fostering one-on-one relationships and social networks, we hope to combat isolation to support wellness and housing stability. Activities included book club, picnics in the park, yoga, and more! Must be at least 25 years old.
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!
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.
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!
Deck the Halls at Hope the Mission
Help us lighten the spirits of our participants this season by donating decorations and joining us in decorating our communal spaces and offices at our shelters. We invite you to bring your family, friends, co-workers, and employees to create a festive atmosphere together. Your efforts will bring joy and warmth to those we serve. Let's make this fall a beautiful celebration! Volunteers 13+ are needed.
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 Turkey and Trimmings to Folks In Need at WHCH
West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing development corporation founded in 1986. With the stability of housing, we transform the lives of low-income individuals and families. Today, WHCHC continues to serve West Hollywood and has expanded into Los Angeles and neighboring areas. We are looking for a donation of turkeys and all its fixings for at least 100 families in our buildings.
Sponsor A Thanksgiving Meal at Hope the Mission
Help us bring warmth and comfort to those in need this holiday season. This year, we'll host Thanksgiving celebrations in all 23 of our shelters, serving a traditional meal complete with oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, salads, and pumpkin pie. Your contribution, no matter the size, ensures that no one goes hungry at Hope the Mission this Thanksgiving. Check the link to sponsor a meal. Volunteers 13+ are needed.
Donate to Support Long Beach Community Table
Long Beach Community Table (LBCT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, cooperative (meaning that all volunteers and recipients share in the effort and the benefits), that nourish those who are struggling and provides resources that allow all to mutually sustain each other, families, and neighbors. In the spirit of community, many of their volunteers are also recipients, and vice versaÉthis is what makes them a true mutual aid organization and not a charity. They foster sustainable community to support the well-being, empowerment, and self-determination of food- and housing-insecure residents in the greater Long Beach area with dignity and compassion.
Get Involved with Act’s of Compassion
A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, you and Acts of Compassion can do more than you can do alone. Bring your abilities and passions together to affect real change. There are many ways to join them and support their mission of working with the homeless, and at risk families from underserved communities. Contact them to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get their message to your friends and family! Please visit: https://actsofcompassions.org/contact-us
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.
Donate to the Midnight Mission
Make your gift today to support The Midnight Mission's fight against poverty and homelessness. Thanks to caring donations, they are able to provide individuals and families experiencing homelessness with a secure place to sleep and three nutritious meals a day. Their job training classes, medical services, addiction recovery program, domestic violence counseling, and the wide range of other essential services that they provide are designed to get people off the streets and into productive new lives. At The Midnight Mission, they know the important difference between a hand-up and a hand-out. Every day, with your help, they help people turn their lives around and thrive!
Donate to Help Unhoused Pets at Project Minnie
Project Minnie provides food, leashes, harnesses, collars, food/water bowls, flea meds, treats, and toys to pets of the unhoused in Venice, CA. For the holiday, we would be grateful for dog toys, harnesses, and leashes for medium and large dogs.
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.
Help Break the Cycle of Homelessness and Volunteer with Los Angeles Mission
As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of neighbors and friends in the Skid Row area. Los Angeles Mission does ask that you create an account, go through one of their orientations, and that all volunteers be 16+.
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.