Tutor Kids in Math with Step Up Tutoring!
Step Up Tutoring is a California based non-profit that provides high-impact tutoring to help close the opportunity gap. They are dedicated to supporting elementary school students from 3rd to 5th grade by pairing adults, including seniors, with students to volunteer their time as virtual math tutors. They recruit, train, and support mission-driven high-value tutors to provide individualized academic support and boost habits of success.
Provide Sack Lunches for Union Station Homeless Services
Union Station Homeless Services need volunteer groups to provide lunches for the shelter residents and community members in need. If your family, corporation, faith-based, civic or social group would like to provide sack lunches, please contact them!
Support Foster Youth at United Friends of the Children
In-kind contributions are a great way to support the current and former foster youth United Friends serves. Gather your friends, family, and colleagues together to host a fundraising drive! You can also donate gift cards to help pay for food, clothing, alarm clocks, backpacks and much more.
Fill Move-In Kits from Alpha Project San Diego’s Wish List
Alpha Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) human services organization that serves over 4,000 men, women, and children each day. Services offered include affordable housing, residential substance abuse treatment, supportive housing for people with special needs, basic and emergency services for the homeless, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, employment training, preparation and placement, emergency shelter, HIV/AIDS, education, outreach and prevention, and community services. Alpha Project has several housing programs (Rapid Rehousing, Tenant Peer Support Services, and Housing Navigation and Case Management) that work with clients to secure and sustain housing. Our goal is to set people up for success in maintaining housing. Often, we find that when we move individuals and families into housing for the first time, they move in with little to nothing. Essential home goods make the transition so helpful to the clients we serve. Please select items from the wishlist in the link.
Donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Help the fight against Cystic Fibrosis by donating to the CFF. With your help, CF can stand for Cure Found.
Donate to Support Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
For over 85 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood has been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged circumstances and fulfilling their mission to Òinspire young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adultsÓ. They are dedicated to ensuring that their students have greater access to quality educational programs; live in communities that are free of violence and all youth, especially youth in Brown and Black communities are empowered to dream big. Please consider donating to support their cause!
Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, they've invested more than $1.6 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today's most innovative approaches. Consider donating to them to support their cause!
Help Out with Alexandria House Holiday Drives
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Alexandria House is collecting Holiday Supplies to support their families in preparing for the holidays. There are many wish lists to shop for items like sharpies (black, blue, red, with chisel tip fine point and regular), table cloths (disposable or reusable 6ft rectangle), ribbon, wrapping paper, reusable tote bags, cellophane 8 by 11 treat bags, plastic storage bins, scissors, tape (scotch, blue, packing), clear cellophane wrap rolls. Please donate all items by Friday, December 20, 2024. For more information contact [email protected].
Fill Hygiene Kits from Alpha Project San Diego’s Wish List
Alpha Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) human services organization that serves over 4,000 men, women, and children each day. Services offered include affordable housing, residential substance abuse treatment, supportive housing for people with special needs, basic and emergency services for the homeless, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, employment training, preparation and placement, emergency shelter, HIV/AIDS, education, outreach and prevention, and community services. Hygiene items are also essential and something so many of us usually take for granted, but for people experiencing homelessness, it's as critical. It helps them keep their dignity and their sense of self-worth. It makes them feel human, something that homelessness can strip to those who are facing it. Please select items from the wishlist in the link.
Make the Holidays Magical for Teens
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Alexandria House is teen gifts. Please consider donating items like: grooming kits(boys and girls) , nail polish, wireless headphones, disposable cameras, makeup, body spray, sports equipment, wireless earbuds, gaming keyboards, squishmallows, computer mouses, hair accessories, skin care, stationary, portable chargers, speakers, and Legos. Please donate all items by Wednesday, December 18, 2024. For more information contact [email protected].
Serve as an Influential Connector for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Cultivate unwavering support as one of hundreds of top leaders nationwide. Help LLS at the highest level by serving as an influential connector in your community. Discover local volunteer leadership roles.
Volunteer and Donate at Crete Academy
Beginning 11/1-11/30, Crete Academy's Adopt A Child donor/sponsor page is opened. They are looking for organizations or individuals who would like to Adopt A Child for Christmas from Crete Academy. The link is used to register to be a donor/sponsor and the specific child information will be sent once the form is received.
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Mission Volunteer
Represent The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission all across the country by providing direct support to patients, caregivers, and families when they're most in need of helpÑand so much more.
Make the Holidays Magical for Kids Aged 0-5
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Alexandria House is collecting collecting toys for kids aged 0-5. Please consider donating items like: Cars, Trucks, Trains, Stacking/building blocks, Cocomelon, Fisher-Price toys, Bluey, Squishmallows, Lego Duplo, Kitchen Sets, Work Bench Sets, Musical Toys, Mickey + Friends, Little Tikes toys, Leapfrog toys, Soft books, Activity Tables, Dolls, Educational Toys. Please donate all items by Wednesday, December 18, 2024. For more information contact [email protected].
Volunteer to Make a Difference at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood
When you volunteer at a Boys & Girls Club, you can make a difference in the lives of youth and give back to your community. Within the first few minutes of walking into a Club, you know you're in a special place. Filled with the sounds and energy of spirited children and friendly, caring professionals, the Club is a fun and hopeful environment. Whether you help with homework, coach a game, or teach an art project, you'll have the opportunity to build healthy relationships with young people eager for adult guidance, and have a positive impact on their lives. In turn, you will find that spending time with these young people has a positive impact on you as well. Please check for age restrictions when registering.
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!
Volunteer to Support the Alzheimer’s Association of Southern California at Santa Monica, CA
Are you passionate about the fight against Alzheimer's? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and Walk to End Alzheimer's? Join the Walk Planning Committee and help shape the movement to end this disease. Committee members are the heart of the event, planning everything from the kick off to the wrap up. Some members focus on growing the event by recruiting teams and sponsors, others coordinate logistics and some work on promoting the event in the community. There's a role for everyone!
Raise Awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Campaigns
Raise awareness and funds for the LLS mission on the groundÑfrom local community and youth programs to athletic and competitive fundraising campaigns. Get involved in their campaigns by leading teams, participating in committees, supporting our virtual events, and more.
Watch Over Little Ones at Alexandria House’s Child Care Program
Alexandria House is a transitional home for women and children located in Los Angeles, California. Since 1996, they have provided safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. Volunteers support our child care staff in working with infants and toddlers ages 0-4 doing various activities from reading to outdoor play. Experience working with infants and toddlers is highly recommended. Volunteers should be at least high school age. For more information contact [email protected].
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!
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.