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.
More new trees are coming to North Long Beach in 2017! I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer at this tree planting event!
The Port of Long Beach has provided funding to plant 6,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2020! Businesses and community groups are partnering with Housing and Neighborhood Services to provide volunteers at the tree planting events.
Public Works will survey the neighborhood for tree planting locations and Housing and Neighborhood ServicesBureau staff will mail 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.
Come help build the urban forest in Long Beach
Catholic Charities is hosting its 2nd Annual Community BBQ fundrasier to support its shelters and community centers in order to continue providing services to the poor families and the homeless. All are well to come to this event, and enjoy the festivites. The BBQ plates will be just $12.00 and $15.00 for deliveries. Attendees will have choice of two meat, two sides, and assortments of desserts. In addition, a drink will be added to your meal. For at the door purchases, we only accept cash,therefore, no credit cards nor checks.
This year, our annual gala will be a family-friendly day of fun at which dozens of game makers, artists, athletes, and innovators will converge to host experiences for guests of all ages. Moments of surprise and delight, culinary diversions, classic games, creative adventures, and celebrity encounters will create memories that last a lifetime.
Make the Connection — VA’s leading national mental health awareness campaign — is coming to LA to film Veterans and their families to participate in a national campaign to help Veterans manage mental health challenges that affect their well-being and their daily lives. They can join more than 500 Veterans and family members who have participated in the Make the Connection campaign to spread the word about mental health and encourage Veterans to reach out for support.
Who: Any Veteran — of any age or branch of service (including National Guard and Reserve) — with or without his or her family
When: Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, for approximately two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
What: On-camera, professionally filmed interview to talk about experiences with mental health challenges and recovery
Where: Los Angeles; address provided upon confirmation of participation
(If interested, please email outreach@maketheconnection.net or call 323-813-1426 with your name and age, military service affiliation and service dates, and discharge status as listed on your DD214. You can also learn more at www.maketheconnection.net/outreach)
CCEJ’s
UnderOneSky
27th Annual Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast
A gift to the community from Gene and Ann Lentzner
Wednesday , February 28, 2018
7:30 a.m.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Marsha & Aiden Aizumi
Mother’s Love, Son’s Journey
Exploring transgender inclusion
Co-Chairs: LaDawn Best & Varun Soni
Individual Ticket price $45, Parking FREE
For more information and reservations contact:
Katherine McIlquham (562) 435-8184 or kmcilquham@cacej.org
or visit the website of
California Conference for Equality and Justice
www.cacej.org
Seating is limited. Reservations required by February 16, 2018.
All Peoples will be holding our 21st Annual Health, Resource and Book Fair. This year our Theme is "Health, Wealth, & Happiness" and will feature over 50 Agency Booths to provide free resources and screenings for flu shots, diabetes, cholesterol, mammograms, blood pressure, HIV, vision, dental, and other health related issues.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are still needed the day of the event!
There are 2 shifts available:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
*There will also be a Volunteer meeting the day before the event.
Minds Matter transforms the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success.
Learning Rights Law Center changes the lives of at-risk students who have disabilities, face discrimination or are involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems by providing free legal services, education advocacy, and community training.
Welcome Home
“Home” means so much to so many. It’s a place where we feel safe… where we can be ourselves… where we can be with our friends, family, and loved ones. Most of all, home is where a community comes together. Home is where the heart is.
t A Place Called Home, caring staff, supporters and volunteers come together to provide South Central children and teens 8 years old – 21 years old with love, safety, enrichment, training, and opportunities through educational programs, counseling, and mentorship. After-school, weekend, and all-day summer programs and services include tutoring and homework support, as well as a full spectrum of instruction in the arts, athletics, dance and music. Our high school dropout recovery partnership with LAUSD is open in the mornings and we provide year-round support for college preparation, SAT tutoring, and college counseling and scholarships. In 2012 we provided support for 68 first-generation college students in local schools and across the country
Don your Sunday hats and join us at the race track for a day of derby fun to benefit deaf children and families at No Limits!
Your $125 ticket includes delicious food and beverages in a private racing suite. You will be taken on a tour to see the horses, and watch a race from the finish line, along with clubhouse access with private wagering machines and live tellers.
While valet parking is available, Lyft or Uber is encouraged to fully enjoy the afternoon!
Come and go as you please! Suite closes at 5pm.
