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.
You’re invited to Amnesty International’s 2015 Western Regional Conference! Join them November 20-22 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel for three days of human rights learning, networking and discovery in the great city of Los Angeles, CA. Participate in interactive workshops and programs, learn from exceptional speakers and build relationships with incredible activists working on the human rights issues that matter to you. As activists and organizers, you’ll be challenged to expand your social awareness and initiate change in your community. This will only happens with you – and you're needed there! Get tickets at http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/west.
Join our friends at Program for Torture Victims (PTV) as they Ride for Human Rights! PTV rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over 70 countries who have stood up for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
Don’t miss a chance to support this great organization on Saturday, March 5 at the SoulCycle Pasadena Studio. Soulcycle makes fitness joyful. You’ll climb, jog, sprint, dance, set intentions and break through boundaries. The best part? You’ll do it together, as a community.
REGISTER TO RIDE FOR ONLY $35 OR IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, SPONSOR TEAM PTV!
SoulCycle is an engaging and inspirational workout, filled with energizing music and positivity that benefits both the body and mind.
Only this time you’re not just benefiting yourself–100% of proceeds will go to support local survivors of torture, persecution, and other human rights abuse who have fled to the U.S. for freedom and safety.
Limited seats left! There are many choices: You can make a team gift, sponsor a specific rider, ride, or ride and raise funds for PTV survivors. Questions? Contact Sophie Westacott at swestacott@ptvla.org or 917-698-9417.
Don’t miss a secret supper at the Belgian Consulate General Residence on Thursday, April 21 to benefit Program for Torture Victims. PTV rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over 70 countries who have stood up for freedom, democracy, and human dignity.
- APERITIF – 6:30PM
- FIVE COURSE DINNER WITH WINE PAIRING – 7:30PM
The special event is hosted by the Belgian Ambassador at the official Consul General residence in Hancock Park. Limited to 32 guests. $200 per person with all proceeds benefiting PTV! Ticket inquires? Please email swestacott@ptvla.org.
SAVE THE DATE & TICKETS ON SALE TODAY!
Please join PTV for the 6th Annual Human Dignity Awards Dinner, it promises to be a fun and heartfelt evening in downtown Los Angeles as they honor actor and LGBT advocate George Takei (Star Trek), Vietnamese human rights activist Ta Phong Tan, and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
- Reception: 5:30 pm
- Dinner & Program: 7:00pm
- Parking: Self-park $8
For more info, please visit http://ptvla.org/dinner/.