At Big Sunday, we’re often surprised by how many people simply don’t have enough clothes.  So, once again, we’ll be collecting all kinds of clothes for all kinds of disadvantaged and grateful people. Volunteers are needed to count, sort and fold the clothes.

Of course, we’ll also all be enjoying breakfast together.  And, once again, everyone is invited to meet someone new and participate in our memorable Something in Common photo project.

We like to think that this is in the spirit of Dr. King and something he’d have enjoyed.

New and gently used work clothes, casual clothes and athletic wear needed.  New socks and underwear are greatly appreciated too!  All ages are welcome. 

• To volunteer or donate, click HERE.
• If you’d like to sponsor this special event, contact adam@bigsunday.org. 

Every month, Big Sunday sponsors a food drive to collect food for a local food pantry or nonprofit organization.  This month, we are encouraging everyone to Clean Out Your Cupboards and donate all unexpired, nonperishable food to our senior friends at EngAGE!  EngAGE is a non-profit that transforms aging and the way people think about aging by turning affordable senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. The food can be dropped off at Big Sunday starting today through Jan. 20 at 11 am.  Wanna help sort the collected food?  Stop by the Big Sunday office between 10 and 11 am on Jan. 20.  We’d love for you to pitch in!  

Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of the groups we’ve helped include BookEnds, Quilts with a Divine Quest, and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town. For more info or to sign up, contact rob@bigsunday.org or click HERE.   

Please join The Black Infant Health Program Thursday, January 21 at 10 am for their Community Advisory Board Meeting.

They need your ideas and support on how to better serve African American mothers and their babies, and possible partnership opportunities.

Topics of Discussion:

• Social Support and Empowerment
• Quality Improvement Plan
• Sponsorship
• Celebrating Healthy Babies Event
• Much, Much More!!

Make sure to bring your business cards and info on your program/project to share with other attendees. Light refreshments will be served!

For more info, please call MIS Program Specialist/ Administrative Assistant Ayesha Moore at 323-238-3206 or email amoore@childrenscollective.org. 

Don’t miss Project Angel Food’s Jan. 23rd PARKING LOT SALE, a benefit featuring many items that are 80% off! Snag designer women’s clothes (dresses, cashmere sweaters, blouses and pants), Guess Jeans, fabulous aprons, original artwork, frames and more at this special event.  For more info, please visit http://www.angelfood.org/site/PageServer#.Vpgfj_krLIU. 

The Garden School Foundation's Community Garden Days are a huge part of the work they do. Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the 24th Street School Garden (2055 W 24th Street) to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that keeps their living classrooms beautiful for the kids they serve. They also have a cooking or gardening workshop during each of their workdays, where volunteers can learn & get inspired about food, from seed to table.  Sign up today!  Please contact Shelby Crowell for more info.

Audubon California’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County is pleased to invite you to join them as a volunteer "Weed Warrior." Weeds can alter habitats and have negative effects on wildlife. Volunteers help remove periwinkle, English ivy, and English plantain using non-chemical methods. 

No experience necessary. Training and tools provided. Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, close-toed shoes and layers for changing weather. Bring snacks and a picnic lunch, if you wish. A personal water bottle, a hat and sunscreen are strongly recommended. 

Adults and children ages 8 and older are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults. This opportunity fulfills community service requirements. Please take a look at their volunteer days from January 2016 through May 2016. Find the dates that work for you. Reserve your place by clicking this link http://goo.gl/forms/5AQCO3GsGm or by sending your name, available dates, number in party, source you found the opportunity from, and phone number to Sandy at sdesimone@audubon.org.

2016 Saturday Volunteer Days

9 am – 12:30 pm each date (*except April)

• January 9 & 23
• February 6 & 27
• March 19 & 26
• *April 9, 16, & 23 (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
• May 14 & 21

If you can’t find a date that works for you and would still like to volunteer, it is possible to volunteer with the organization any day during the week, Monday – Friday. Please reply with a suggested date to Sandy at sdesimone@audubon.org and she will get back to you.

Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of the groups we’ve helped include BookEnds, Quilts with a Divine Quest, and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town. For more info or to sign up, contact rob@bigsunday.org or click HERE.   

Don’t miss Newport – Mesa- Irvine Interfaith Council’s Mental Health Forum taking place at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newport Beach.  This is critical as the first places most individuals and families turn to is their church, mosque, or temple. You are invited to participate; some of the top experts in the state speaking.