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.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Apr
21
Sat
Volunteer With Our Community Engagement BBQ Day! @ Mosaic Gardens
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thanks to our great volunteer support, our Non-Profit, LINC Housing, is able to provide affordable housing communities along with life-enhancing supportive services for low-income families. LINC Housing is always looking for ways to engage residents and provide opportunities for interaction. At our Mosaic Gardens at Willowbrook property, we are looking to have a Community Engagement BBQ Day for residents. The support of our volunteers will be impactful to our goal of having resident engagement and a successful BBQ!

Volunteer Opportunity Description:
LINC Housing is looking for a corporate group or volunteer group of 2-3 volunteers that will help with:

  • Set-up and clean-up of the event
  • Cooking and serving food to residents
  • Assist with engagement activities
  • Other event duties assigned by supervisor


When and Where:
Saturday | April 21, 2018 from 10am-2pm!

Mosaic Gardens at Willowbrook | 2213 E. El Segundo, Compton, CA 90222

Food and drinks will be provided for volunteers! This will be a great opportunity to give back to your community and support our residents at LINC Housing!

Apr
23
Mon
HOLA in One! @ Mountain Gate Country Club
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

JOIN US FOR A DAY ON THE GREENS!

Hola in One! is an annual golf tournament that raises funds for Heart of Los Angeles.

All proceeds help provide underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities.

9:00A
Check-in and Continental Breakfast

9:00A – 11:00A
Driving Range and Putting Green

11:00A
Shotgun Start; Lunch served on course

5:00P
Dinner, Awards, Raffle and Auction

 

Mountain Gate Country Club
12445 Mountaingate Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Apr
29
Sun
19th annual Bruin Run Walk @ Wilson Plaza, UCLA
Apr 29 @ 6:30 am – 10:00 am

The 19th annual Bruin Run Walk will be held Sunday, April 29, 2018! Join us for a terrific morning as friends from UCLA and our community run with a purpose in support of the Chase Child Life program. Teams in recognition of some of our fiercest fighters at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital come together with staff, students, and community partners on a 5K journey around the beautiful UCLA campus. You can participate by sponsoring a child, registering for the race, or creating a team with friends and family. This 5K event boasts fun, games, crafts, and cheer for everyone involved.

2nd Annual Walk & Run 2 heal Kids 5K 10K @ Woodley Park
Apr 29 @ 7:00 am

Our walk/5k/10k race is raising awareness and needed funds for the children who will be treated at the new state of the art facility, Shriners for Children Medical Center that recently opened in September 2017 in Pasadena California. This location replaced our old Los Angeles location. The care and treatment they provide is life changing. 

The race is Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA. We are hoping to have 1000+ participants this year.

 

Some of our current supporters and sponsors are Smart & Final, Teamsters Hollywood Local 399, Fire in Motion, Nesquik, Take2 Services,  IBEW Local 40, Barragan’s Mexican Restaurant, Nestle/Arrowhead, Nats, Hamburg, Karic Edwards & Martin LLP , Executive Outhouses, Elite Studio Rentals, RX Bars, Noosa Yoghurt,  Total Woman and The Agent Harry Kapukchyan to name a few.

 

You can join the 350,000 Shriner families worldwide that support this new medical center and the world-renowned 22-location health care system located in the United States, Canada & Mexico.

Teal There’s A Cure @ Catalina Jazz Club
Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Apr
30
Mon
Food Rescue Golf Tourney @ Navy Golf Course
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am

Fourth Annual Fore! Food Rescue Golf Tournament Join us for a day on the green with all proceeds benefiting our Food Rescue Program. EVENT SCHEDULE 11:30 am/noon Check-in, Warm Up and Lunch 1:00 pm Shotgun Start/Scramble Format Dinner and Awards Following Contests and Prizes for Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Winning Foursome! PLAYER INFORMATION Golf Foursomes: Registration: $600 (includes cart, lunch, dinner*) – $700 after April 13th Individual players: Registration $150 – $175 after April 13th…

May
1
Tue
May-Giving @ Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
May 1 – May 5 all-day

Wonderland Ave. Elementary gently-used book collection for our school. We will be collecting books and cans From May 1 – 5.

On Sat 5/5 from 10am – 2pm Wonderland Avenue Elementary School will be holding a "Drive Through Drop Off” where volunteers will collect books and canned goods without donors having to leave their cars. Local residents are welcome to donate, as well.

May
9
Wed
Senior Resident Event – Mother’s Day Tea Party @ SEASONS at La Palma
May 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Tasks:

  • Set up the community room/ tables with ornaments
  • Prepare/ set up tea/ drinks/ food
  • Greet residents
  • Help serve food plates and drinks to residents
  • Do carnation corsages for attendees

Where: SEASONS at La Palma – 7061 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623

DateWednesday, May 9th, 2018

TimeWe will need volunteers to show up at 9:30 am for prep time.

We will need at least 3-4 volunteers

 

Volunteermatch Link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2915647.jsp

May
11
Fri
2018 GIRL POWER AWARDS LUNCHEON @ Skirball Cultural Center
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

A PLACE CALLED HOME IS HONORING

• Disney's Elena of Avalor 
Media Trailblazer Award

• Jennifer M. Lynch 
VP, Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications, Paramount Pictures
Community Builder Award

• Brenda Rios-Panos 
Marketing Director, Pantelion Films
Angel of the Children Award (awarded posthumously)

• Paula Silver 
Chief Idea Officer and Founder, Beyond The Box Productions
Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award

at the

2018 GIRLPOWER AWARDS LUNCHEON

10:00 AM • Reception and Boutique
12 NOON • Luncheon and Program

Liz Hernandez
Host

To purchase sponsorshipsads and tickets online,
please use the online order form below. 

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Can't attend the 2018 GirlPower Awards Luncheon, but still want to support APCH? Please click here to donate online.

If you prefer to submit your sponsorship, ad or ticket order off line, then please download and complete this form: APCH 2018 GirlPower Awards Luncheon Sponsorship Ad Form. Submit your completed form, along with payment and any ad copy, to:

A Place Called Home
c/o New Philanthropy Group
2355 Westwood Blvd. No. 775
Los Angeles, CA 90064

May
12
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Alta Vicente @ 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! We will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!

Please meet us at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.

We will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula!

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