Poverty

Poverty

Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and two people hugging on the right

Welcome Unhoused Women and Gender Diverse Folks to Our Day Center

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Daily except Thurs: 7:30-11:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm.
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
DWC's Housing First and trauma-informed service model includes access to basic needs and resources through our Day Center, where participants can receive three daily meals and access to showers,...
Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and two women standing next to a pile of bags to the right

Help Keep Our Donations Neat and Organized!

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-12pm
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
DWC accepts donations Monday through Friday, while serving hundreds of folks experiencing or transitioning away from homelessness every week. We're in need of volunteers to help fold clothing an...
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Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and women at a food stand on the right

Serve Nutritious Meals to Unhoused Neighbors

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Daily except Thursdays: 9:30am-12:30pm, 1-3pm. Thursdays: 9am-12pm.
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
A home-cooked meal is one of the most important needs in our Day Center, and is often the way that unhoused folks new to the area find out about DWC and our services. Downtown Women's Center&...
Logo of Downtown Women's Center on the left and a woman behind a computer on the right

Put Your Basic Computer Skills to Good Use!

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – M, Tu, W, F; 9-11am, 1-3pm
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Be a friendly helper in DWC's Learning Center using your basic computer skills. DWC's Workforce Development Program aims to address the underlying causes of un/under-employment among wom...
School On Wheels Logo with a Yellow Bus

Become a Tutor & Mentor for Homeless Children

Ongoing – Wed, 01/01/25 – Flexible
Los Angeles County
Education can change the trajectory of a life. School on Wheels connects YOU with a student experiencing homelessness to provide 1:1 academic support through tutoring and mentorship so every student ...

Volunteer teachers needed for School in rural Thailand

Ongoing – Thu, 05/01/25 – 8 hours per day
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Moo Baan Dek, a democratic school/orphanage in Thailand, is seeking volunteer English teachers. The school follows the Summerhill approach, an alternative educational philosophy that emphasizes self-...

Local Volunteers Needed!

Ongoing – Mon, 03/10/25 – 9am to 12pm
343 S Church Lane Los Angeles CA 90049
We're looking for vibrant volunteers to assist us at Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles! We're not too far from campus and aiming for volunteers to help us pack prepared meals, deliver mea...

Children's Hunger Fund - Volunteering

Ongoing – Thu, 12/19/24 – Wednesdays 9am-11am, Thursdays 9am-11am, Fridays 9am-11am, Saturdays 9-11am & 1pm-3pm
13931 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342
Children's Hunger Fund is a nonprofit serving in the U.S. and over 30 countries with a mission to deliver help and hope to children and families in poverty. At our Sylmar distribution center in ...
CHF Volunteer Force Flyer

Children's Hunger Fund - Volunteering

Ongoing – Thu, 12/19/24 – Wednesdays 9am-11am, Thursdays 9am-11am, Fridays 9am-11am, Saturdays 9-11am & 1pm-3pm
13931 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342
Children's Hunger Fund is a nonprofit serving in the U.S. and over 30 countries with a mission to deliver help and hope to children and families in poverty. At our Sylmar distribution center in ...
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BEET THE SWEETS CHARITY EVENT (HUNGER)

Single Day – Sun, 11/03/24 – 10am-5pm
7625 S. Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90001
Help setup, distribute, and breakdown, free Groceries and Household items to underserved community.