Help families affected by COVID-19

Though COVID-19 concerns have forced the cancellation of Big Hearts of Summer’s physical event on May 13th, financial contributions to help ensure the well-being of children and families are needed…

Making an 18th Birthday a little brighter!

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…

SFVRM Covid-19 Response Pop-Up Pantry

Through collaboration with Harbor Recuperative Care, the Northridge Mall, and many other local businesses, the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission has been able to serve nearly 700 families in the…

Committed to see Van Nuys Rise – now and always

I came to Van Nuys first when I was in high school in 1970’s, cruising the Blvd to find Farrell’s Ice Cream with my friends, power into the 100-scoop Animal…

Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens online resource — Help us do internet research.

Foodoasis.la is a website that has various food resources in Los Angeles. It was created by the volunteer organization, Hack for LA in 2016. Over the past six months, we…

Addressing Food Insecurity in San Fernando Valley

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…

American Cetacean Society – Whale Census Suspension

A million thanks to the hard-working and dedicated  Alisa Schulman-Janiger  and the amazingAmerican Cetacean Society – Los Angeles Chapter (ACS/LA) grey whale census team!
We know it was a hard…

AMOCA – Large Event Cancellations

Beginning March 14, large events and public programs will be canceled including the opening reception and lectures on March 14 for Making In Between:Contemporary Chinese American Ceramics. The Ceramics Studio…

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Our national Sound the Alarm smoke installation events may have been postponed due to COVID-19. But you can still help end home fires from your house. Test your smoke alarm,…

Anti-Recidivism Coalition – Temporary Physical Office Closure

We are closely monitoring the news and developments around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The well-being of our staff and members is paramount, so we are taking active measures to protect…

Assistance League of San Pedro – Gift Shop Closing

The Assistance League gift shop, Post Office and dental center will now be closed through April 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience that this might cause….

Bet Tzedek – Changes

Clients and community members: please see important information regarding access to the Los Angeles Superior Court. If you are receiving assistance from Bet Tzedek – The House of Justice and…