Donate Holiday Gifts to The San Gabriel Pomona Parents’ Place Family Resource and Empowerment Center
Parents’ Place FRC is having their Annual Family Potluck! They are getting ready to host a fun-filled evening of gathering, eating, and bringing holiday cheer to their families and children. The Potluck will take place on December 15th, 2022. They are in need of toys they can give out for their children with special needs during the potluck. Please consider helping them out with this. They are in need of the following amount of toys: 60 toys ages 0 to 3 (male and female), 60 toys ages 3-13 (male and female), 30 Toys for ages 13-22 (for young adults with low cognitive level). Contact Tavia at tavia.l@parentsplacefrc.com for more details or questions.
Donate to Support the Karsh Family Social Service Center
The Karsh Center's most urgent need is increased financial support, so that they may respond to a significant surge in demand, including but not limited to food, diapers, and hygiene kits. The Karsh Center is proud to be an essential service, still in operation and able to continue to support their neighbors at this time, and they are grateful for your generosity! Visit: https://karshcenter.org/donate/
Donate to LA Family Housing
Participate in LA Family Housing's Thanksgiving snack and food bag drop off. 11 Collecting meal bags, snack bags and ready to eat snacks or pantry essentials to be distributed on Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. Drop offs can begin as early as November 1st and will be accepted throughout the month of November 2023. Visit: https://lafh.org/
Help Distribute Food with Heart of Compassion Distribution
Be a lighthouse of volunteers fighting poverty and restoring hope with Heart of Compassion Distribution! Food distribution volunteers needed every Tuesday and Wednesday 9-11a.m. to help load groceries into recipient vehicles. Volunteers must be 13 years or older. Groups and individuals are welcome to volunteer with them. No experience necessary. Visit: https://letsvolunteerla.org/listing-item/heart-of-compassion-distribution/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3Hdwxosh1_UDG1j1vUtI_00lxUIADyrGIsj-jm-qLOEyrpT-ox815hoCGZgQAvD_BwE
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission
Help prepare and serve dinner meals to those sheltered at Union Rescue Mission's Angeles House campus. Angeles House is their new campus which just opened this past April and shelters an additional 86 families in Los Angeles. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Donate to Support Crete Academy’s Students!
Crete Academy delivers an educational program to students TK-6th grade who are homeless and living in poverty, that will meet their physical, mental and emotional needs while developing strong character and critical thinking skills so that each child is prepared for college and beyond. Consider donating today! Visit: https://www.creteacademy.org/donate
Serve Breakfast to Those in Need with St. Francis Center
St. Francis Center is a soup kitchen and food pantry located in Downtown LA that serves the housed and unhoused communities. Volunteer roles are assigned on the day of the event and are based on the needs of the organization, but typically include: Table Captains/Floaters – The volunteer in this role will act as the server for the table and assist guests with anything they need. Coffee Captains– Volunteers help prepare cups of coffee and provide refills when needed. Kitchen Captains– This volunteer will help in the kitchen. They can expect to help with food prep and preparing the breakfast plates or soup. Requirements & Skills: Must be 18 years or older, All volunteers must review and sign St. Francis Center's volunteer application form. A copy will be sent to you when you register, Comfortable working indoors, Be able to stand for long periods of time, and No walk-ins allowed, must register ahead of time. Disclaimer: St. Francis Center is its own organization and its policies may not reflect those of the Food Bank. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Become a Community Ally at Union Station Homeless Services
The purpose of our Community Allies Program is to support their neighbors as they transition into housing. By fostering one-on-one relationships and social networks, they hope to combat isolation to support wellness and housing stability. This year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Community Allies continued to change lives. The program kept residents in their supportive housing programs connected in small in-person groups and virtually. Activities included book club, picnics in the park, yoga, and more. Volunteers must be at least 25 years old; Complete program orientation and training (and supplemental trainings); Complete a LiveScan State and Federal background check; Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination; Commit to the program for 12 months; Meet with your participant at least twice a month; Have reliable personal transportation or access to public transportation; Have a computer and internet access to log volunteer hours and complete Session notes; Have not received services or participated in a USHS program in the past year. Visit: https://unionstationhs.org/help/volunteer/volunteer-mentor-program/
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Breakfast Meals with Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center
Help prepare and serve breakfast meals to those at the Hope Gardens Family Center. Must be 14 years of age or older to partcipate. Find out more and sign up at the link below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventdetail.php?event_id=1108&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=
Donate items to Union Station Homeless Services’ Wish List
In-kind donations keep our programs running! Help offset our program costs by donating an item from our Wish List. Visit: https://unionstationhs.org/wishlist/
Volunteer to Prepare and Serve Dinner Meals with Union Rescue Mission (Hope Gardens)
Help Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center prepare and set-up for meals, serve, as well as assist in the clean-up process. Meal services volunteers are required to be at least 14 years of age.Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Get Involved with Imagine LA Through Volunteering
There are numerous ways to start volunteering at Imagine LA! Volunteer Mentors serve as friends, partners, and companions for parents and youth (age 5 & older) who have experienced homelessness (and are now housed) on their individual and family journeys. General volunteers lend a hand through event volunteering, in-kind donation drives, community connections, and more. Community partners leverage their unique strengths and positions to advance all our goals. Consider volunteering today! Visit: https://www.imaginela.org/volunteer
Volunteer in Various Ways to Support LA Family Housing
LA Family Housing offers a variety of ways for you to get personally involved in their efforts to end homelessness. Whether you’re behind-the-scenes or in-person, all individual opportunities empower you to be part of the solution. From hosting game nights to prepping kid's parties to holding a yoga class, there are plenty of ways to get involved! Visit: https://lafh.org/volunteer
Support Imagine LA Through Donation
Imagine LA is a nonprofit organization working to end the cycle of family poverty and homelessness. Through a holistic combination of intensive case management, economic mobility programming, and whole-family mentorship — their Family Partnership Model — they prevent first-time and repeat homelessness and equip families to maintain housing stability and thrive long-term. Visit: https://givebutter.com/imaginela
Volunteer to Do Administration Work at Grandma’s House of Hope
Grandmas House of Hope is looking for a volunteer who can assist the front desk by answering phone calls, checking mail, and other clerical duties. Consider volunteering to help them out! Visit: https://volunteers.oneoc.org/opportunity/a0x2I00001Rn46PQAR/admin-volunteer-rsvp?layoutViewMode=tablet
Volunteer to Make a Difference at PATH
PATH is moving thousands of families, Veterans, and chronically homeless individuals into permanent housing each year. Support your neighbors experiencing homelessness by volunteering with PATH. They offer opportunities for groups and individuals! Visit: https://epath.org/volunteer/
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 the community. By adopting an item, you provide essential ingredients that help their kitchen staff cook delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. Visit: https://unionstationhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Adopt-an-Item-Flyer-8.23.23.pdf
Create and Donate Welcome Home Kits to United Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services’ Welcome Home Kits Program helps them provide people moving in or out of one of our transitional or permanent housing facilities with a “Welcome Kit” 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. They need individuals or volunteer groups to provide basic household items listed in their flyer. Find out more here: https://unionstationhs.org/help/volunteer/
Donate Items Towards Grandma’s House of Hope’s Thanksgiving Food Drive
Help Grandma's House of Hope with their Thanksgiving Food Drive! Donate much needed food and items to help make Thanksgiving special for other folks! Contact them for an appointment to drop off your donation. Visit: https://www.grandmashouseofhope.org/get-involved
Donate to Support LA Family Housing
LA Family Housing helps people transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. Last year, they connected more than 13,000 women, men, and children with housing resources and services, and moved 2,600 people into permanent homes. As a leading affordable real estate developer in the region, they own and operate more than 30 affordable, interim, and supportive housing residences throughout LA County, and have 750 additional housing units in various stages of development to be completed by 2025. By supporting LA Family Housing, you are investing in solutions that work. Join them in the movement by making your gift today. Visit: https://lafh.org/donate
Featured Projects
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Big Sunday,
joshua@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
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 – just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
Big Sunday,
jake@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
We’d love to have you join us for our Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10! Previously held biweekly as “2W@10,” these special events are held from 10:00am – 11:30am each Wednesday where we do fun activities to help local nonprofits. And what’s extra special about these Wednesday events? Our guests of honor are wonderful and fun volunteers with some developmental challenges who want to give back and help others, in groups and as individuals. The accessible activities we’ll do on Wednesdays are specifically designed with these guests in mind, so that everyone can participate and have fun volunteering – because we believe very strongly that absolutely everyone has something to give. People of ALL ability levels are invited to join us on Wednesdays! All we ask is that you show up ready to be part of a community of helpful people! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/aw10/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Stuff Thanksgiving Meal Kits with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people! We need folks to donate food, as well as pack everythingup and distribute it. And yes, everyone is invited to join together for a community breakfast, too! A true festival of gratitude. We also need folks to lead food collections in their community! And this year’s event will be back at the amazing Baldwin Elementary School! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving2023/