Check out the Aviva’s Youth Center Wishlist
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. The Youth Drop-in Center will offers a safe, welcoming space where young people can access essential services, resources, and support. Serving youth ages 12 - 25, our center will be a beacon of hope and a hub opportunity for some of the most marginalized individuals in our community. By purchasing items from our list, you can help ensure their success by providing them with the essentials they need during visits to the center.
Host an In-Kind Donation Drive
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. Host a drive at your workplace, place of worship or with family and friends to collect supplies from kindergarten to college including Toiletries & Hygiene Ð from baby to adult, Household cleaning and laundry products, Clothing and shoes, Food and transportation gift cards
Holiday Drive: Adopt-a-Child/Adopt-a-Family
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. Make the holidays extra special for a child or family by volunteering during the holidays or sponsoring their holiday wish list.
Donate to Aviva’s Youth Center
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families. The Youth Drop-in Center will offers a safe, welcoming space where young people can access essential services, resources, and support. Serving youth ages 12 - 25, our center will be a beacon of hope and a hub opportunity for some of the most marginalized individuals in our community. By purchasing items from our list, you can help ensure their success by providing them with the essentials they need during visits to the center.
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Hook the Cure with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Come and join The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's dynamic duo, Bob Huston and Jeff Jennison, as they take you on an unforgettable adventure in the stunning paradise of Puerto Vallarta. Get ready for the 19th Annual Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC, where excitement and relaxation go hand in hand. For those seeking ultimate relaxation, their SPA-GOERS will be offered a range of soothing services that will rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Choose from a variety of options that will transport you to a state of pure bliss. ANGLERS get ready for an exhilarating fishing experience like no other. Hop aboard their luxurious fishing vessels, ranging from 32' to 44' cabin cruisers. With a maximum of four people per boat (unless requested otherwise), you'll have plenty of space to reel in the big catch. They provide everything you need, from bait and gear to a delicious lunch and drinks. Their bilingual crew will ensure you have an unforgettable day on the water. Banderas Bay, with its expansive forty-mile width, is the perfect location for catching Pacific Sailfish, Blue and Black Marlin, Dorado, and Giant Yellowfin Tuna. Calling all GOLFERS! Prepare to be amazed by the world-class golf courses at Vista Vallarta. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf, these signature courses offer breathtaking views, lush green hillsides, and natural creeks and arroyos. Get ready to tee off in style and experience golfing at its finest. No matter which package you choose, all participants will enjoy ALL-INCLUSIVE oceanfront accommodations at the luxurious Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Spa. Indulge in the finest amenities and be treated like royalty throughout your stay. As a special treat, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has lined up headliner entertainment and special celebrity guests to make your experience even more memorable. And let's not forget about the gourmet dinner and auction, where you'll have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items!
Volunteer at the Santa Barbara Great Strides with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Every Great Strides participant is committed to helping advance a cure for cystic fibrosis. By joining The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Great Strides you can help The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation reach this life saving goal. Help them make Great Strides an event to remember!
Walk with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the Santa Barbara Great Strides
Every Great Strides participant is committed to helping advance a cure for cystic fibrosis. By joining The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Great Strides you can help The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation reach this life saving goal. Recruit: Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to join you. Fundraise: Fundraising is easier than ever before. You can use the participant center, the Fight CF mobile app, or fundraise on Facebook to reach your goal. You can also create a passion fundraising event or see if your employer has a matching gift program. Share your story: Life with cystic fibrosis is different for every person living with the disease. Share your story to help others understand the realities of life with CF and why your participation in CF Cycle for Life is important. Walk with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Join the CF community on event day to celebrate their progress and commitment to finding a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.
Light The Night in the OC with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night folks gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund life saving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join them in the fight to cure cancer! It is highly recommended that all blood cancer patients or other immunocompromised individuals check with their healthcare provider before attending this event. While at the event, they urge the community to respect anyone's choice to continue to take precautions like masking or social distancing.
Honor Southern California’s Finest with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is pleased to present the Southern California's Finest, an event honoring Los Angeles and Orange County's young professionals. These individuals show exemplary leadership, are active in their communities, and have excelled in their profession or business. The professional individuals who participate will be given the opportunity to display their community involvement and highlight their professional achievements, while raising funds to help support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Each honoree who makes a commitment to help the Foundation make CF stand for "Cure Found," will be recognized for their career achievements and fundraising efforts at the Finest Finale celebration at The Garland Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Enjoy Music with the Community at Big Sunday’s 6th Music Night!
Join us as we bring back our lovely Music Nights! Enjoy evenings of various music genres while meeting new friends from the community! This is an adult (21+) event.
Enjoy Music with the Community at Big Sunday’s 7th Music Night!
Join us as we bring back our lovely Music Nights! Enjoy evenings of various music genres while meeting new friends from the community! This is an adult (21+) event.
Come Sing-a-long at Our Annual Big Sunday Holiday Party!
Each year people from all walks of life join us to eat, sing (with a live band!) and enjoy the holidays. As always, our guests of honor are the incredible kids from Ability First. We're also hosting other friends with struggles large and small. Volunteers are needed to spread some holiday cheer to our invited guests. There will be singing (good singing not necessary)(trust us)(and no, you don't have to sing if you don't want to). We'll deck the halls and light a menorah, too!
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don't need to be artistic Ð just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Featured Projects
Host a Collection for Big Sunday’s 13th Annual Stuffing Event
Big Sunday,
berenice@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Collections are happening all around town Ð in schools, faith groups and offices! This is a great way for students to receive community service hours. You can collect items and drop off at our offices by Friday, Nov 22 at 1pm, please.
Donate Clothes and Hygiene Essentials to Project Ropa
Project Ropa,
info@projectropa.org,
(310) 400-7114
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.
Drop off Cold Weather Items & Snacks for Skid Row
Covenant House California,
mfarrell@covca.org,
(323) 461-3131
Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24. We believe 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.We are in need of Donations needed for Skid Row including warm socks, beanies, gloves, and a blanket and granola bars. Drop off items to Covenant House anytime up to December 8.
Assist with Kitchen Duties and Prepping Meals – Monday Dinner Shift
LA Family Housing,
Volunteer@LAFH.org,
Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you’re helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves. Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal. Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be wearing a hairnet and gloves. Volunteers need to be 18 plus.
Join Hollywood Wednesday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Food Forward,
volunteer@foodforward.org,
(818) 764-1022
Recover produce, fight hunger, and build community at your local farmers market! We “glean”—meaning we collect fresh, surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste–and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Join the Volunteer Glean Team to help collect fruit and vegetable donations from vendors at the farmers market, and then box, sort, and weigh the donations. Volunteers should be comfortable carrying boxes of produce that may weigh up to 40 pounds, but can register to volunteer with someone who can help them lift if 40 pounds is too heavy. Volunteers don’t need to worry about bringing equipment or transporting the food. This opportunity is open to volunteers 12 years old and older, though children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please check the Volunteer FAQ page on their website to learn more about what to expect at volunteer events.
Get Your Hands Dirty at Garden School Foundation’s Community Garden Day
Garden School Foundation,
join-us@gardenschoolfoundation.org,
(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.