Central Lutheran Church-Van Nuys responded to the pandemic in May 2020 by moving our bimonthly food distribution to weekly, by planning, recruiting volunteers and funds, and implementing a drip irrigation system for our community garden, and by stepping up our recruitment of volunteers to support these programs. Food Security was already a big issue for…
we appreciate each and every volunteer we get. the work we do would not be possible without you. we have a variety of volunteer opportunities you can join our Outreach team; making and/or distributing hygiene and food kits General clean up Professional services: (i.e., tax preparation, counseling, legal services, life skills Instructor) Internships and Student…
Highlights as of 2/10: Outdoor spaces including the picnic area, gardens, and the inner courtyard are open Wednesday – Sunday, to RSVP to visit click here The picnic area is open and limited to one household per table The courtyard is open and limited to three households at a time We will continue to offer you…
In these times of heightened anxiety, fear, and isolation due to COVID-19, we believe that it’s more important than ever to gather together to raise the voices of young people, connect with one another, and just have fun. While we don’t know what’s to come in the months ahead, or how our world will be…
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…
With the outbreak of COVID-19, NVCS has become an emergency responder, expanding our services at the request of the Mayor’s Office to meet the increased nutritional needs of our community. We have already seen food insecurity skyrocketing in our community as more people lose their jobs, resulting in an unprecedented demand for our Food Pantry and Meal Outreach services. We kindly…
reDiscover has found great ways to continue to serve our local community during this tragic COVID-19 crisis, to help continue the positive benefits of our creative, tinkering and maker-space to maximize both the emotional and mental health of parents and their children! We have pivoted to online classes, virtual camps, and “Maker Chats” with highly…
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. The staff at MVFC truly miss you all and hope that soon we will be able to reopen and continue providing great programs for families. Currently some of our programs have been able to continue online. This includes preschool, tutoring, mentoring, and youth leadership. Our staff is…