Coretta Scott King once said, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." We surely know of the greatness of Los Angeles, which is why the present— whether the holidays, high summer or mid spring— is the right time to give back. See below for eight L.A. organizations to support.
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No Us Without You L.A. is a non profit organization that strives to support undocumented immigrant families. It aims to help families of greater Los Angeles contributing to the hospitality industry who are in need of food relief assistance. Donations as little as $33 can feed a family of four for one week and all donations are entirely donated to families paid by grants and private donors.
To make a donation to No Us Without You in L.A, see here.
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Friends and Helpers helps survivors of abuse get back on their feet with the support of counseling, job training, financial planning and life skills training. Donors can help support by providing $10 toward a snack bag and $25 towards adopting a backpack. What's more, Friends and Helpers is hosting an event in Irvine on Dec. 3 for volunteers to stock christmas stockings and do a gift drop off. At the event, gift cards, monetary donations and physical gifts will also be accepted to help those in need.
To support the cause on Dec. 3 or make a donation, see here.
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Imagine L.A. is all about ending the family cycle of poverty. It strives to prevent homelessness and repeat homelessness by equipping families with housing through the right tools. Through a combination of clinical case management, economic mobility pathways and whole-family mentorship, Imagine L.A. can help families with long lasting well-being.
To learn more about how to take action through partnership, mentorship or donations, visit here.
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Beauty2TheStreetz began as an organization fully funded by Shirley Raines. Between Raines, her team, friends and family, the organization is able to feed hundreds of unhoused people and bring beauty to the streets. Beauty2thestreetz is about bringing humanity to the homeless crisis in the United States by providing necessities to people, as well as creating friendships through compassion and community.
Make a donation online.
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Los Angeles' favorite thrift store happens to be abll about giving back. At St. Vincent De Paul's massive Lincoln Heights location, you can shop or donate new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics, video games, music, bikes, books and more. Proceeds for the store help fund SVDP's charitable programs across L.A., Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Learn how to make financial or item donations here.
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The Los Angeles Mission strives to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. By connecting people in need to solutions and guiding them to safe and spiritual environments, Los Angeles Mission strives to resolve the crisis in L.A. one step at a time. Getting involved can be done through mission experiences, prayer, emergency services and events.
Learn how to get involved here.
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No Name Book Club is a national organization with 12 chapters across the country, but its headquarters are based in Los Angeles. Its members work to connect community members inside and outside of carceral facilities through radical books.
Learn how to make montly or one-time donations here.
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Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles is a community-run industrial kitchen initiative. It prepares community-made meals to distribute among the people of Los Angeles in need. Donations toward meal preparations can be made here and volunteer inquiries can be filled out as well.
To learn about how to get involved in the kitchen visit contact Our Big Kitchen at [email protected].
There are a number of ways for Angelenos to get involved in helping the community.
See also: 9 Philanthropic Gifts That Give Back To Important Current Issues
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