Easier said than done: No matter your religious beliefs, this is the time of year to think of those less fortunate. There are ample opportunities to donate your time or money:
Pasadena Ronald McDonald House Charities
Donate to help provide families of critically or terminally ill children a home away from home.
Hathaw-Sycamores Child and Family
Donate new unwrapped toys, food or household items.
Toys for Tots
Donate a new unwrapped toy to benefit a child in need. You can make a drop-off at your nearest Toys Us, Build a Bear, and other locations.
The Spark of Love
The Campaign collects new unwrapped toys and sports equipment. Drop off to any local fire station; you can also make an online donation.
Salvation Army Family
Donate toys, clothes and food for the holidays
Children’s Hospital Holiday Donations
Donate for children’s illness research and every dollar will be matched.
Good Shepherd Shelter
Donate to help domestic violence victims
Volunteer
Westside German Shepherd Rescue
Get more exercise and start your New Year’s Resolution early, volunteer to walk the shelter dogs.
One Voice Holiday Volunteer Program
Volunteer to make food baskets for over 12,500 needy
One Incredible Family Inc.
Volunteer to provide services to help the homeless, critically ill children and adults and help heal victims of domestic violence
L.A. Works
Volunteer to serve and prepare meals for over 425,000 homeless and/or low-income individuals and families
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Volunteer and/or donate towards the effort to fight hunger in Los Angeles County
Westside Food Bank
Donate food which will reduce hunger on the Westside of Los Angeles County
Friend of Animals Foundation
Volunteer to feed and care for a kitten, puppy or a sweet senior cat or dog
Union Station Homeless Services
Volunteer to make and serve a holiday meal for the needy
