Light The Night in LA 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!
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 professionals in Los Angeles and Orange County. These individuals show exemplary leadership, are active in their communities, and have excelled in their profession or business. The 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 SoCal's Finest luncheon celebration at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, CA.
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.
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 them reach this life saving goal. They would love your help before and during the event. Contact the chapter via email to get involved. Help them make Great Strides an event to remember!
Walk with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the Ridgecrest 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.
Volunteer at the Ridgecrest 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 them reach this life saving goal. They would love your help before and during the event. Contact the chapter via email to get involved. Help them make Great Strides an event to remember!
Help Young Athletes By Volunteering With KEEN LA
Volunteering for KEEN is fun and offers opportunities for occasional participation, regular involvement, and leadership. Volunteers don't need any prior experience working with disabled individuals – KEEN provides training prior to each session. Coaches don't need to be athletic, either. Their athletes will love you just as you are!
Advocate for New Cancer Treatments with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Push for change as an Advocacy Volunteer to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care as part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (now Blood Cancer United's) Office of Public Policy (OPP). You can join the Mobile Action Network to immediately raise your voice for patients by sending letters to lawmakers and supporting efforts to improve the quality of health insurance, make clinical trials work for patients, and accelerate progress in cancer research and development.
Help Your Local The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community
Dedicate your time and talent as a Community Volunteer to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (now Blood Cancer United's) mission, either in your local community or with the national team from anywhere. In this flexible role, you can build capacity in areas like IT or advancement or use your skills to help bring essential projects to the finish line.
Raise Awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Campaigns
Raise awareness and funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mission on the ground—from local community and youth programs to athletic and competitive fundraising campaigns. Get involved in their campaigns by leading teams, participating in committees, supporting their virtual events, and more.
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Mission Volunteer
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (now Blood Cancer United's) mission all across the country as a Mission Volunteer by providing direct support to patients, caregivers, and families when they’re most in need of help. This essential role ensures that individuals facing blood cancer have access to critical assistance and support services nationwide.
Serve as an Influential Connector for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Cultivate unwavering support as one of hundreds of top leaders nationwide. Help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the highest level by serving as an influential connector in your community. Discover local volunteer leadership roles.
Take A First Step Towards the Workforce and Intern With The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community
Take your first steps into the workforce as a college student by applying to Blood Cancer United’s Internship Program. Raise funds, plan events, advocate for patients, and more as an intern and burgeoning volunteer at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Featured Projects
Help Make Holiday Meal Baskets for the PATH Community
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Help PATH meet their goal to assemble and distribute over 800 Holiday Meal Baskets to those in need. Help make sure that everyone in the community – housed and unhoused – can enjoy a special meal! By donating items to the food drive, you will help provide enough food to assemble “Holiday Meal Boxes” to help PATH teams enrich the holiday experience of members of the community. The relationships you help build with food donations can be vital in helping neighbors feel secure and supported. Email PATH at PATHVolunteers@epath.org to schedule a date/time to drop-off or shop the Amazon Link: https://a.co/hBgLUY7 and food will be delivered directly to PATH.
Give to the Crime Survivors Resource Center’s Thanksgiving Drive
Crime Survivors Resource Center,
info@crime survivors.org,
(844) 853-4673
Help make Thanksgiving Day a festive occation for families in need. Your donatoin will help Crime Survivors Resource Center purchase grocery store gift cards for all the fixins needed by families. There are many ways to help including sponsoring a family and hosting a corportate challange.
Host a Thanksgiving Food Drive For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Make a difference this Thanksgiving and host a food drive in your community! Collect items like stuffing, mashed potatoes, Velveeta cheese, and more. USHS kindly request all items be dropped off one of the locations listed on their website no later than November 18th.
Help Host a Thanksgiving Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
Participate in an on-site volunteer activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with PATH residents. They are looking for individuals and/or groups who can donate some or all of the following items and help organize PATH Thanksgiving celebrations: Bring a Thanksgiving meal to serve to PATH residents ($1500-$3000), Bring Thanksgiving-inspired desserts (approx. $250-$275), Bring/play group games (Bingo, Uno, Trivia), Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: TBD based on site and group/individual availability. You can take a special role in making this Thanksgiving special for many members of the PATH Community. Please sign-up and reach out to learn more about this holiday opportunity! Email them at: PATHVolunteers@epath.org
Help Donate Turkeys For Families at Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services,
volunteer@unionstationhs.org,
(626) 240-0720
Help USHS collect 750 frozen turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving! Drop off days will be Nov. 17th and 18th.
Take Photographs for A Place Called Home’s Thanksgiving Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteer will serve as event photographer to capture photos in shot list provided by A Place Called Home. Volunteer will provide 6-8 edited select shots to APCH within 48 hours after the event, and will provide full take edited shots to APCH within 5 business days after the event. APCH will credit photography as desired in publications.
Help Setup, Facilitate and Breakdown A Place Called Homes Thanksgiving Distribution & Dinner Event
A Place Called Home,
volunteer@apch.org,
(323) 232-7653
Volunteers will support all aspects of event setup, facilitation and breakdown alongside the A Place Called Hometeam to help create a welcoming, festive environment as APCH welcomes hundreds of South Central families and neighbors to the APCH campus for their annual Thanksgiving event. In addition to celebrating community, this event provides hundreds of turkeys and grocery bags with all the Thanksgiving fixings for members of their South Central community. Please Note: Role may include moving, bending, walking, light-medium lifting and extended periods of standing. Please let the APCH team know if there is anything they can do to make this project more comfortable for you.
Join Us for Big Sunday’s Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event!
Big Sunday,
info@bigsunday.org,
3235499944
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 everything up 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!
Host a Winter Holiday Celebration at PATH
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless),
PATHvolunteers@epath.org,
(323) 644-2200
ueroHelp make the holiday season bright for PATH residents by hosting a Winter Holiday celebration at one of their sites! They are encouraging the community to get involved in celebrating this holiday season with those at PATH residences who may need an extra support and encouragement during this especially trying time. By hosting a holiday celebration, you have the opportunity to: Sponsor a meal/snack to provide for community celebration,Bring cookies and decorate them in holiday-inspired themes (approx. $250-$275), Bring Holiday decorations and decorate common room of PATH building, Host a holiday movie night and bring popcorn and treats for guests, Bring group games (Bingo, card games, trivia, etc.) to play with residents, Organize a raffle-prize giveaway. Date/Time: December 1st – December 12th – TBD based on site and group/individual availability. Please email them at PATHVolunteers@epath.org for available dates and locations if you are interested in bringing the holiday spirit to the community and ensuring that everyone – housed or unhoused – can enjoy a festive and cheerful holiday. Kids Welcome: Varys by site.