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.
All Peoples Community Center is an all-encompassing neighborhood center whose mission is to provide social services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect and self-determination for all. Founded in 1942, All Peoples has served as a true safe haven, and a beloved and trusted place for low-income children, youth, and families in South Los Angeles for 76 years. We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 27, 2018, for our Annual Gala and Fundraiser “Sowing the Seeds of Change” at USC Radisson.The festivities will include dinner, awards and a silent auction.
Throughout our history, All Peoples has strived to improve the lives for the diverse, economically challenged residents of South Los Angeles by providing a comprehensive range of vital services, grass roots leadership, problem solving and authentic hands-on care to children, youth and their families. We assist more than 6,600 thousand children, youth and adults every year by offering comprehensive after school programs, emergency food distribution, parenting support and leadership groups, computer and financial literacy, case management, employment services, and domestic violence support. All Peoples is the hub in our community and a safe place for all residents to use as a platform for success.
Our mission is to provide services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect and self-determination for all. We invite you to celebrate our past, present and future endeavors.
Our friends at
Riverside City College
are holding a benefit
concert to support our
efforts in providing
emergency shelter for
men, women and
children.
Join us and their
incredible musicians at
their world class concert
hall and help support our
cause. We hope to see
you there!
Purchase your
tickets Online!
Admission: $10
minimum donation –
larger donations
welcome.
On Friday, October 5th, 2018, the San Pedro Region of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. will be hosting its 14th Annual “Evening with Angels” fundraising dinner at The Skylinks Golf Coursein Long Beach. All are welcome to this event to help raise funds in order to create new programs that will help end or prevent families and individuals from being homeless.
This event will feature special guest (City Officials, Celebrities, and etc), entertainment, a three-course meal, and a silent auction. In addition, an awards recognigtion to courageous leaders committed to making a difference to those who are in need, regardless of political, religious or geographic boundaries.
100% of all proceeds from the event provide direct and critical support for the San Pedro Region’s programs, through which we seek to provide help and foster hope for all people in need throughout the area. Catholic Charities is committed to manifesting Christ's spirit by collaborating with diverse communities, providing services to the poor and vulnerable, promoting human dignity and advocating for social justice.
Catholic Charities San Pedro Region has two shelters:
-Project Achieve, a 59 bed emergency shelter serving adults who do not have children. Sixteen beds are allocated at any point in time for services to women. Last year, 179 women were provided up to 90 days of shelter. Project Achieve provides care without cost to the client so that the client might save whatever income he or she might have toward future rents. The shelter houses up to 59 residents a night and has been consistently full due to the ongoing economic crisis. The shelter is designed to serve all sub-populations including chronically homeless, mentally ill, and substance abusers. The ultimate goal of the Project Achieve shelter program is for the clients to access housing.
-Elizabeth Ann Seton Residence that shelters 14 homeless families. The primary purpose of EASR is to move families from the crisis of being homeless to safe and stable housing. Ordinarily those who follow their case plan have a success rate of about 80% in achieving this goal. Since its inception, EASR has helped more than 9,200 persons with shelter. The case manager provides assistance, support, and referrals to other resources which aid clients in achieving their goals. Clients meet with the case manager and progress is reviewed weekly or more frequently, if needed. After clients leave the shelter, they are followed for up to six months to ensure they remain stable
As well as three community centers
-Mahar House: Located in Long Beach, Mahar provides after school programs for low income children in grades 4th-6th. Mahar holds community meetings and daily activities for the children. Mahar's goal is to provide positive role models and examples for children at a vulnerable age to prohibit them from turning to gangs, violence, and unsafe environments.
-Long Beach Community Center: Provides emergency food assistance, utility and rental assistance, baby items, clothing, hygiene items, case management, information and referrals for job training, childcare, substance abuse agencies, and shelters to the community.
-Pico Rivera Community Center: Provides emergency food assistance, utility and rental assistance, baby items, clothing, hygiene items, case management, information and referrals for job training, childcare, substance abuse agencies, and shelters to the community.
We welcome any donations that you are able to provide, including packages or merchandise to help reach our goal. In addition, we welcome City Oficials, Humanitarians, Public Figures or Performers to grace us with thier gifts to help those in need.
Help Us Save Animals
As one of the largest non-profit animal rescue organizations in Southern California, Kitten Rescue fulfills a need throughout Los Angeles by advocating for abandoned and neglected cats through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption. Founded in 1997, Kitten Rescue has successfully found homes for over 18,000 animals through our network of dedicated volunteers and our no-kill shelter in Atwater Village.
On Saturday, October 6th, 2018 we will be celebrating 21 years of saving lives at Kitten Rescue's 10th annual Fur Ball at the Skirball.The proceeds from this event will enable us to save more animals from the streets and city shelters, by providing funds to operate the Kitten Rescue Sanctuary and Nursery, and medical care for cats in our foster system. We anticipate around 350 guests to attend this year's Fur Ball at The Skirball.
Join us on Sunday, October 7th, 2018, for our 6th Annual Carnival! Hosted by SPY Board Member Peter Micelli and his wife Jennifer Lang at their home. This family friendly event includes carnival games, food and drink, a raffle, and more! 100% of funds raised from Carnival will go towards SPY's programs that help homeless youth exit the streets.
Safe Place for Youth (SPY) provides life-saving support to homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-25 in West Los Angeles. Our mission is to inspire, nurture, and empower the resilient human spirit of homeless youth by providing immediate and lasting solutions, one young person at a time. We do this through a continuum of care including case management, education and employment support, health and wellness care, street outreach, and access to basic survival needs of food, showers and clothing. In 2017, SPY provided services to 1,171 individual homeless and at-risk youth.
Join Us for a Unique Culinary Experience!
Annual Fall Fundraiser
Tickets $45 per person
Small Plates & Farm-to-Glass Cocktails from:
Chef Raquel Jubran, Lasher’s Kitchen – Long Beach
Chef Austin Harrell, Parkers’ Lighthouse / Queensview Steakhouse – Long Beach
Chef Genio Mostajo, Tortilla Jo’s – Downtown Disney
Chef Alfonso Ramirez, Catal, Downtown Disney
Chef AC Boral, RICE & SHINE Pop-up Brunch – Long Beach
Chef Tia Baker, The Federal Bar – Long Beach
Chef Maralyn DiPiazza, DiPiazza – Long Beach
Chef “T” Visoth Ouk, Rising Phoenix Catering Group
Chef Rafael Franco, Kaiser Permanente
Chef Philip Pretty, Restauration – Long Beach
Chef Jason Mercado, Salvation Army Hospitality House & Sweet Mission Cookie Company
Chef Kyle Johnson, MarketLOVr
Pejmon Noori, Proper’s Pickles
All dishes are deliciously created from edible extras or overages!
New street trees are coming to West Long Beach in a tree planting event to remember a very special neighborhood leader, Sandra Johnson.
What can you expect on planting day? I thought you all would like to check out this awesome video from a recent tree planting event!
Friends of Sandra Johnson and Bixby New Wave District, Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI-USA) are committed to help plant, water and care for these 100 new street trees for their first year. Come help plant the trees!
Sandra Johnson was the first African-American woman to work as a Pipefitter at the Long Beach Naval Ship Yard! She also worked as a Library Clerk at the Long Beach Main Library. Sandra was active in the Windward Village Home Owners Association in West Long Beach and served as their Vice President and Newsletter Editor and she was active in the West Long Beach Association. Sandra Johnson graduated from the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) Class of 2009. Sandra was a Master Gardener and used her knowledge of plants to help create community gardens, including a community garden at a vacant lot on Pacific Avenue in the Wrigley Village business district. Sandra also helped with taking care of Buddist senior citizens and helped guide them to access social services, she also assisted many people who were homeless to access social services and housing resources.
The Port of Long Beach and CAL FIRE have provided funding to plant 10,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2022. Residents, businesses and community groups partner with Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau to provide volunteers at the tree planting events.
Public Works surveyed the neighborhood for tree planting locations and Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff mailed letters to the property owners of all the adjacent sites to notify them that trees will be installed and to provide them with an opportunity to decline them.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff will deliver all the trees and tools on planting day.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Thank you for helping to remember Sandra Johnson and build the urban forest in West Long Beach!
HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION
Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of foster youth, join our community and bring your knowledge and compassion to those who will truly benefit. It's a truly rewarding experience!
Primarily our volunteers connect with youth on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm in an environment that focuses on creativity, education, life skills building, health and wellness. Under the guidance of our staff, volunteers are given the tools to work one-to-one with youth, developing strong bonds that leave a lasting impression.
HERE'S A QUICK REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST:
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- Be at least 18 years of age
- Contribute at least 8 hours a month [2 Saturdays per month] and commit to a minimum of one year of service
- Obtain Department of Justice clearance
- Attend both a new volunteer orientation and training
And here's some of the things you'll be doing:
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- Engage, mentor and provide leadership for youth in foster care, ages 4-18 years old
- Support our educational team in facilitating creative learning onsite and on field trips
- Create a consistent, nurturing community based environment
- Have fun making new friends with like-minded folks!
HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION
Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of foster youth, join our community and bring your knowledge and compassion to those who will truly benefit. It's a truly rewarding experience!
Primarily our volunteers connect with youth on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm in an environment that focuses on creativity, education, life skills building, health and wellness. Under the guidance of our staff, volunteers are given the tools to work one-to-one with youth, developing strong bonds that leave a lasting impression.
HERE'S A QUICK REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST:
-
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Contribute at least 8 hours a month [2 Saturdays per month] and commit to a minimum of one year of service
- Obtain Department of Justice clearance
- Attend both a new volunteer orientation and training
And here's some of the things you'll be doing:
-
- Engage, mentor and provide leadership for youth in foster care, ages 4-18 years old
- Support our educational team in facilitating creative learning onsite and on field trips
- Create a consistent, nurturing community based environment
- Have fun making new friends with like-minded folks!
