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…
Seven years ago – the program’s inaugural year – I spent my first summer working with Wise Readers to Leaders. Since then, my experiences there have deeply impacted my life. I started out as a volunteer and then became a Literacy Leader. These past three years, I’ve been a Literacy Leader and have been responsible…
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to impact our communities, we have made temporary changes to our Farmers Market which will allow us to continue providing locally-grown and pesticide-free produce with minimal contact to maintain social distancing. Along with a change in our hours, we are also introducing an option for our customers to place…
The experience of serving in the military forges deep bonds that endure for life. Ask any veteran what they miss about serving in the military and you are likely to hear about the camaraderie and feeling of a shared purpose. The Mission Continues taps into this unique dynamic and empowers veterans with a new mission…
Michele Hofmann Being a part of Ride to Fly is a highlight of Michele’s week. She feels very fortunate to work with a wonderful group of students, volunteers, horses, and families who never cease to inspire her. Michele was a horse crazy kid from a very young age and was later on blessed to have the…
“Take reading with you” is a cornerstone of the Reading Partners program. We encourage our students to build their personal libraries by offering books from our take reading with you library. Local businesses and organizations can help Reading Partners build the take reading with you library with donations of new or gently used children’s books ranging in…
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is looking for Volunteers to provide COVID-19 testing at our sites in Los Angeles to help slow the spread of the virus. Tests are free to all regardless of insurance or immigration status. CORE operates testing sites across the Los Angeles area and a mobile testing team as well. We…
Proyecto Pastoral is unable to hold its fundraising Gala in June, 2020 as planned – a critical event to raise funds to enable Boyle Heights families and residents to live a just life. This public health crisis should not be the reason Boyle Heights residents suffer. As a First Responder, Proyecto Pastoral is working on…