Denise K. has been a Step Up member for many years while experiencing homelessness for six years in Santa Monica. She has struggled with many incidents of violence and has been housed for three months in Venice. She continues to build healthy relationships with community members and peers in her new neighborhood. She is consistently…
Due to COVID-19 Safe at Home measures, we have suspended on-site volunteer opportunities so we can prioritize the health of our residents, frontline staff, and partners, as well as you – our supporters. However, we would love your help as a Virtual Volunteer! Please check out the opportunities below and click through to sign-up. https://skidrow.org/get-involved/volunteer/
We just launched our “Virtual Coat Drive” in partnership with Volunteers of America – Greater New York. We aim to provide coats, jackets and other essential winter items for New Yorkers in need. To learn how you can make an impact from the comfort of your home, visit www.Shelter-Share.org. For more information about Volunteers of…
Here at Saving the West Foundation, we focus on our students. We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe at all times. In regards to the covid-19 virus, we are taking necessary precautions in order to protect our students, because of this The ED Center will be closed until further notice. We apologize in advance…
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…
PVAC90 is our year-long 90th Anniversary Exhibition celebrating the achievements made by Palos Verdes Art Center since its beginnings in 1931 through the continued contributions and involvement of our community. PVAC90 is a retrospective of the past 90 years, but more importantly, it provides an opportunity to reflect on moving forward while remaining a valuable resource to…
We accept the following men’s and women’s clothing and hygiene items: Hygiene Products and Supplies – (only new items) Tote bags and reusable grocery bags (new or used) Ziploc bags (sandwich, quart and gallon size) Portable battery chargers Blankets Wash towels Q-tips Soap bars Face masks Disposable latex gloves Hand sanitizer (travel and large size)…
A self-professed Southern gentleman from Tennessee, Kwan Buchanan exemplifies dedication to the Playworks’ mission as a third-year Playworks #AmeriCorps Coach. “Coach K” is now serving at Playa Vista Elementary School after spending his first two years at a couple of schools in Watts in South Los Angeles. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the…
COVID-19 UPDATE: We’re currently only accepting urgent visits at our health centers, which include STI treatment, emergency contraception, and abortion. All other visits will be conducted via Telehealth, a virtual face-to-face appointment with one of our Planned Parenthood medical providers.