The My Friend’s Place we know today all started with a sack lunch of one turkey sandwich, a chocolate pudding, a boxed drink and an orange. In December of 1987, after seeing the homeless young people on the streets in Hollywood, co-founder Craig Scholz and I decided something needed to be done. On January 8th, … Continue reading My Friend’s Place
Khalsa Peace Corps (KPC) was founded in 2009. The founders, Jacquie and Ravi Singh, were inspired by their belief that a full spiritual experience requires one to transform their higher conscience into action. Thus the role of Khalsa Peace Corps is to be a platform that transforms ones’ higher conscience into daily actions of service … Continue reading Share A Meal
Project Angel Food is one of the most popular organizations to volunteer with in Los Angeles and after spending a day with them I understand why. The nonprofit, which makes and delivers free meals for those with life threatening illnesses like HIV, cancer and kidney failure, has an incredibly well-organized and efficient volunteer program that … Continue reading Project Angel Food-Fantastic Volunteer Experience
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been serving the LA community since 1973. Currently 1.4 million people in LA experience food insecurity, meaning they’re unsure where their next meal will come. According to the LA Food Bank site, the organization has distributed more than 1 billion pounds of food to people in need and volunteers are … Continue reading Los Angeles Regional Food Bank-Great Experience
TreePeople is an environmental non-profit based in Los Angeles, CA dedicated to planting and caring for trees, harvesting rainwater, and renewing the city’s depleted landscapes. With headquarters located in a park atop Mulholland Drive, the group has frequent volunteer activities across LA County. By: Mario Rivas The two most common volunteer opportunities are tree plantings … Continue reading How TreePeople Keeps LA Green and How You Can Help
For over 20 years, Food on Foot (www.foodonfoot.org) has been assisting the homeless around the Hollywood area by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. It is a 100% donor and volunteer driven organization. By: Mario Rivas As a volunteer, you help distribute … Continue reading Food on Foot Volunteer Review- Great Program
“No two people living on Skid Row, or in the Sepulveda Basin, ended up there for the same reasons. But the common thread among all unsheltered Angelenos is the need for a safe place to sleep while we help them find a stable home and a better future.” Mayor Eric Garcetti People experiencing homelessness in … Continue reading Union Rescue Mission in DTLA Keeps Homeless Families Together
What happens when you put together a group of people who don’t know each other and send them off to volunteer in Los Angeles? A lot of laughs, good times, and making a positive difference. That’s the idea behind the Do Good Bus, an organization that creates fun volunteer experiences with local nonprofits in the … Continue reading The Do Good Bus Volunteer Experience in Los Angeles-Voluntourist Video
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