by Cheri Cimmarrusti, Associate Executive Director Command Pilot Phil Rosnick and volunteers loading sanitizers bound for a rural CO hospital in need of all medical supplies. It is difficult to describe the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis on mission operations at Angel Flight West.  In my 22+ years working with this organization, this time…

18 is a birthday many of us will never forget. Today, one of kids at our shelter, had her big day. She of course had much bigger plans in store than being stuck inside, unable to see friends or family. The staff on duty was determined to make her day special. They spent time decorating…

At Assistance League of Los Angeles we are continuing our 100-year legacy of helping children in our community. Due to COVID-19, thousands of low-income LA families are experiencing even greater hardships and need our support more than ever. This morning our team loaded up the Operation School Bell van with 1,145 hygiene kits, each containing…

The Carbonaro family’s joy in giving is inspiring others. Recently, USC student Juliana Carbonaro gathered her friends to collect donations for TMM. Inspired by their daughter and friend’s generosity, Julianna’s Mom and Dad decided they wanted to take action, too. Juliana’s dad, who works at Long Beach City College, enrolled some of his co-workers to…

Clinic staff continues to work in our wildlife hospitals. Photos: International Bird Rescue The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to make some changes in our day-to-day operations as the State of California issued strict stay at home orders. Going forward all veterinary hospitals are considered essential and are therefore exempted from mandatory closures. Because of this and…