Projects tagged with "WOMEN"

The mission of the East Los Angeles Women’s Center is to ensure that all women, girls and their families live in a place of safety, health, and personal well-being, free from violence and abuse, with equal access to necessary health services and social support, with an emphasis on Latino communities. In order to assist the organization, you can give financially or provid in-kind donations. Please see all donation opportunities at: https://www.elawc.org/how_you_can_help

The mission of the East Los Angeles Women’s Center is to ensure that all women, girls and their families live in a place of safety, health, and personal well-being, free from violence and abuse, with equal access to necessary health services and social support, with an emphasis on Latino communities. In order to assist the organization, you can become a volunteer-advocate. Volunteer-advocates provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and referrals to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and those impacted by homelessness. They answer crisis calls on ELAWC’s 24 hour Crisis Hotline and respond in person to hospitals, police stations, and the court to provide one-on-one support to survivors and significant others. If you have any questions please email the Training & Volunteer Coordinator, Vanessa Marroquin at vmarroquin@elawc.org or call 323.526.5819 ×121. Application to volunteer can be found at: https://www.elawc.org/volunteer

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

At Alexandria House, their volunteers are a treasured part of their community. Together they laugh, cook, eat, play, and work as they help women and children in need. Their cooking program serves current residents and other members of the Alexandria House community. It is a wonderful treat for women living in residence when volunteers come to cook dinner! Just like you, they have a busy life with work, school and kids and can use a “night off“ too! Here are a few ways to participate as a Top Chef: Preparing dinner for 30 people at your site and dropping off at Alexandria House. Preparing and cooking dinner at Alexandria House with the following guidelines: A maximum of 6 volunteers in a group. Please practice social distancing guidelines. No children under the age of 12 allowed at this time. All teens must show proof of vaccination. Purchasing dinner from a local restaurant for 30 and having it delivered to Alexandria House. Making a monetary donation to support our Top Chefs to support our program and continue to build community. (Suggested Donation: $250). Interested in booking a date? Please email elaina@alexandriahouse.org. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/volunteer

Vital to the success of Alexandria House's organization, in-kind donations keep costs down for their programs by providing basic needs items such as household items and cleaning supplies. You can help by hosting a donation drive at your school, or within your organization or neighborhood. If you are interested in organizing a donation drive or have questions, please contact elaina@alexandriahouse.org. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/drive

Alexandria House is a transitional residence and house of hospitality providing safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Located in the densely populated and ethnically diverse mid-Wilshire area, Alexandria House also serves its broader neighborhood community by providing educational, cultural, and enrichment opportunities for residents and neighbors alike. Your gifts through the Amazon Wishlist will make a difference to the folks at Alexandria House and their community! Please visit: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/lists/95-4809755/ref=smi_cl_ls_llol_lol

All Peoples Community Center has become a comprehensive community center, delivering a myriad of social and educational services and activities. Their services and activities are driven by the purpose of: Helping Children Succeed at Each Stage in their Development, Strengthening and Supporting Individuals and Families and Building Community, Preventing Violence and Crime in the Community and in the Home, Addressing the Root Causes of Gang Involvement, Providing Job Training and Creating Job Opportunities, and Helping Seniors stay Active and Engaged. Your support will help them continue their programs and services! Please visit: https://allpeoplescc.org/donate/

All Peoples Community Center has become a comprehensive community center, delivering a myriad of social and educational services and activities. Their services and activities are driven by the purpose of: Helping Children Succeed at Each Stage in their Development, Strengthening and Supporting Individuals and Families and Building Community, Preventing Violence and Crime in the Community and in the Home, Addressing the Root Causes of Gang Involvement, Providing Job Training and Creating Job Opportunities, and Helping Seniors stay Active and Engaged. Your support will help them continue their programs and services! Please visit: https://allpeoplescc.org/our-wish-list/

Without Aviva Family & Children's Services' volunteers they could not offer food/clothing drive through events, fabulous workshops and classes, or extra-curricular activities to their clients throughout all of their program. VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT AVIVA in the life of a child, teen, young mom, foster youth or families! They are excited about what they can do this year and in the years to come, both virtually and in-person. At Aviva, a volunteer can have a direct influence on a young person’s life as well as the caregiver. From a one-time event to a long-term commitment, Aviva has various ways to volunteer and be involved that fit your schedule. Thank you in advance for your time, your energy, your commitment, and most of all for caring. They look forward to welcoming you to Aviva! Please visit: https://aviva.org/volunteer/

For more than 106 years, Aviva has provided services to meet critical needs for their clients and address the most pervasive issues in communities. Their goals are ambitious. They are committed to improving children’s lives, strengthening families, enhancing local communities, and creating a more equitable society. Aviva's bold vision requires a large circle of donors and partners and they are deeply grateful for their essential support. As Aviva continues to optimize their resources and expand their capacity, they invite you to join them in fostering more stable, healthy, resilient, and happy lives for thousands of children and families. Thank you for your donation. Together we are lifting-up children and families across Los Angeles! Please visit: https://givebutter.com/Avivagive#

ResisterhoodLA is an organization meant to curate unqiue volunteering opportunities in Angelenos. They strive to enact positive change in the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding communities and promote and facilitate volunteer efforts, philanthropy and fundraising. Since 2019, they have been focusing on one cause in particular: homelessness. To donate towards filling their free closet, click here: https://www.resisterhoodla.org/donate.

For the past six years ELAWC has hosted the national touring film festival, LUNAFEST. Attending this film festival will help raise crucial funds for all of the services the ELAWC provides. This year they need you more than ever! All proceeds will benefit women and families rebuilding their home from the trauma of violence and finding a path to secure housing. Your participation this year directly impact our Safe Homes Fund. For more information, please go to: https://www.elawc.org/lunafest22

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

Project Angel Food is looking for volunteers to assist in delivering much needed meals to Project Angel Food’s clients on Thanksgiving Day. Your help will provide their team of staff drivers some relief from their daily deliveries. During this period of COVID-19 pandemic, they have added precautions to their program, for the safety of their clients, volunteers and staff. Please review the following guidelines to ensure that you are willing and able to join their meal delivery team: Review and sign their Liability Waiver form (if not already on file). Review their Confidentiality and Privacy Laws Fact Sheet (attached) and return with your signature or bring it with you when you pick up your meals. Provide a photo or copy of your driver’s license and proof of insurance. Deliver to 5 -7 clients. You will need to provide your own vehicle. Pick up client meals at Project Angel Food. Pick-up time will be staggered between 9am-12pm and they will provide your time when you get closer to the date. If you have a preference, let them know. Since there will be more volunteers delivering than usual, there may be a wait time for pick-ups so plan on 4 hours from start to finish. Routes will be determined based on Dispatch/Staff Driver needs and your location preferences/limitations and availability. Let them know what area you would like to end up. They can try to send you in that direction. All volunteers must provide proof of vaccination, including booster. Booster is required based on eligibility (6-8 months after last vaccination; 3 months after positive test result). Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours can replace proof of the booster. Masks must be worn in the building. The masks must be KN/N-95 or surgical disposables. This is also a requirement for delivering meals and special event volunteering. If you are still interested or have any questions, please let them know. Please email: holly@angelfood.org

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

The mission of the East Los Angeles Women’s Center is to ensure that everyone and their families live in a place of safety, health, and personal well-being, free from violence and abuse, with equal access to necessary health services and social support, to the community. They will be having In-person events for their families and are in need of donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their participants are low-income or/and homeless due to them fleeing their abuse and don't have much. At times they don't have enough funds for food or funds to purchase their children Holiday gifts. Their agency is the only hope their participants have in-order to celebrate these holidays. No age limit for gifts and all donations are accepted. No volunteers needed. Everything and anything is welcome. You are all like little elves, that bring much happiness to many families. If you have any questions please email Maria Sanchez at msanchez@elawc.org. Please visit: https://www.elawc.org/donate

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used

Please consider donating new and gently-used items to Alexandria House's La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria. Alexandria House can accept new and gently used clothing of all sizes, linens, cooking items (pots and pans, dishes, etc…), small working appliances, toys, pet items, baby items, bikes, and more! La Tiendita de Casa Alexandria supports Alexandria House Programs, and offers free items to their current and past residents, and low-cost items to their neighbors in need. Please visit: https://www.alexandriahouse.org/gently_used