Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar.
We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.
If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.
Let’s go bowling! Don’t miss The People of Change’s 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser Event on March 20. Early registration is $20; $25 day of the event. For more information, please call 716-986-6104. All event proceeds will benefit The People of Change, a collection of likeminded individuals who desire to see change in their environment and the world. Their mission is to help those less served and to help improve the quality of life of each individual through advancement in education, income, cultural awareness and health.
Join our friends at MEND (Meet Every Need with Dignity) for their annual fundraiser benefitting MEND’s programs. This special event culminates just after MEND’s huge donation drive from June 9 – July 8, which includes donations of furniture; house ware and decorative items; electronics; toys and jewelry that are in good-to-excellent condition for MEND’s clients.
For more information on the fundraiser, please contact MEND Clothing Department Manager Veronica Soto at 818-686-7328 or veronica@mendpoverty.org.
MEND’s mission is to break the bonds of poverty by providing basic human needs and a pathway to self-reliance.
Don't miss Nueva Vision Community School's Fundraiser Event on July 22 at 7 pm! This special affair will help the school cover operational costs for important music programs for kids and teens from low-income families in the San Fernando Valley. The program not only offers free music (piano and guitar) lessons to these students, but it also covers the costs of lesson books, materials, instruments and administrative expenses.
The event will feature operatic soprano and Nueva Vision Community School voice teacher Julie Anne Bermel.
In addition to the special event, the good folks at Nueva Vision Community School are also in search of a volunteer to aid the organization in marketing to make more of an impact on friends and potential donors. Volunteers with expertise in the areas of website and social media marketing are especially needed.
For more info on how you can get involved today, please contact Joel Valle at 818-235-2281 or joel.valle@neuevavisioncs.org.
Join Imagine LA Thursday, October 13, 2016, for the Engage, Enlighten & Empower event to learn what it takes to end homelessness, discover how you can be a part of the solution, and enjoy the Wallis Annenberg Center For Performing Arts, fabulous food and wine!
Wine & Food Pairing Reception & Silent Auction
Food by AMMO
5:30 – 7:00pm
A Conversation: What it Takes to End Homelessness in LA
7:00 – 8:00pm In The Lovelace Theater
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Chair of the Homelessness & Poverty Committee, LA City Council & Wendy Greuel, Chair of LAHSA & Former LA City Controller
Honoring
Pamela & Cliff Cole, Philanthropic Leadership Award
For more info, please visit http://www.imaginela.org/fall-celebration.
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
5:30 PM • Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner, Awards and Entertainment
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Honoring
Children's Inspiration Award
• Stephen Bruno •
Vice President, Global Creative Marketing, Netflix
As the Vice President of Global Creative Marketing at Netflix, Stephen Bruno oversees the global positioning and creative execution for all of Netflix Originals marketing campaigns. This encompasses series (e.g. Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Narcos, Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why), documentaries (e.g. Making a Murderer, 13th, Amanda Knox, Chef’s Table), comedy specials (e.g. Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, Louis CK) and feature films (e.g. Beasts of No Nation, Okja, War Machine, Bright). He arrived at Netflix in January 2015 after relocating to Los Angeles from New York City.
A veteran entertainment marketing executive, Stephen had previously been with The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films for a combined total of over 11 years. Most recently as the President of Marketing, Stephen successfully supervised the execution of theatrical releases including Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, Lee Daniel’s The Butler, The Artist, and Fruitvale Station.Between his two tours at The Weinstein Company, Stephen worked at HBO as a Director of Consumer Marketing. He helped to generate record ratings for returning seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Eastbound and Down.
Stephen Bruno graduated from Boston University and currently lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Melissa, and three young children: Rex, Lila, and Greta. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Stephen is a lifelong Eagles fan, and he prefers his cheesesteaks from Jim’s.
Exemplary Corporate Citizenship Award
• Latham & Watkins LLP •
Since 1934 Latham & Watkins has served clients based on an ethic of hard work and a commitment to quality, values which continue to guide the firm today. Today, Latham has more than 2,400 lawyers in the world's major financial, business, and regulatory centers, and over 60 internationally recognized practices across a number of industries.
Latham & Watkins is committed to helping clients achieve their business goals and providing outstanding legal services around the world. Latham & Watkins has performed well over $1 million worth of corporate, real estate, land use, employment, and tax pro bono services for A Place Called Home.
