Prior to extensive housing and commercial development in the 20th Century, the Ballona Wetlands encompassed more than 2,000 acres. In 1978, Ruth Lansford gathered other concerned citizens to join her in protecting what remained of the wetlands. That year, Lansford created and secured nonprofit status for Friends of Ballona Wetlands, and thereafter, the nascent organization pursued […]
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The Jewish response to hunger…..Ending hunger means working toward systemic change. We advance policy solutions that confront hunger’s root causes, particularly for populations and problems that have been previously overlooked or ignored. This includes hunger among military families, veterans, single mothers, Native Americans, and LGBTQ seniors Covid Protocols: Not in person at this time Chaperone
As the first Adult Day Program and Counseling Center in Los Angeles, OPICA (Optimistic People In a Caring Atmosphere) has been serving adults challenged with memory loss and their families in the West Los Angeles area for more than 42 years. Covid Protocols: Nothing in person at this time. What will I be doing? Work
JBBBSLA provides one-on-one mentoring with paired “Littles” (children aged 6-18) and “Bigs” (screened volunteer adults). JBBBSLA also owns and operates Camp Bob Waldorf and offers college guidance and scholarships for program alumni. Every year, JBBBSLA helps more than 1,500 Jewish youth fulfill their potential through life-changing programs that facilitate mutually rewarding mentor relationships and support
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North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is a volunteer-based coalition of organizations and individuals from around our community looking to end the growing problem of food insecurity by distributing over 320 non-perishable food bags every Monday and Friday – 52 weeks a year. What will I be doing? Packing and distributing food. You can also run
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Jewish World Watch is an expression of Judaism in action, bringing help and healing to survivors of mass atrocities around the globe and seeking to inspire people of all faiths and cultures to join the ongoing fight against genocide. Covid Protocols: Nothing in person at this time. What will I be doing? Are you becoming
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Founded in 1914, The Midnight Mission has been offering a path to self-sufficiency to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. As a comprehensive homeless shelter and homeless services provider serving the Los Angeles homeless community, we take an approach that fuses care and compassion with meaningful accountability, providing the structure and the resources that people
Worthy of Love exists to create positive experiences and life-long memories for homeless youth and their families, by providing all-expenses-paid birthday parties to them as they navigate life’s most challenging circumstances.
To inspire compassion and responsibility for animals, in addition to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for companion animals. Volunteer Opportunity Junior Volunteer Program At Forte Animal Rescue: Children who have completed the sixth grade are able to work directly with dogs at our weekend adoptions and special events. This is an extremely unique opportunity for
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Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Volunteer Opportunity Contact us to find a way to be involved!
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