Storytime volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
To make our kids activities more accessible to all children residing on our lots, we bring the activities out to each of the big lots twice a month. Thi...
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing at St. Nicholas School
Rise Against Hunger
9am-11am
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Help assemble and pack meals for thousands of hungry people all over the world!
Rise Against Hunger’s meal packaging program is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals com...
Job Title - Clothes Closet Attendant
Work Location - One of our Safe Parking sites located at 2000 Geng Road, Palo Alto CA 94303
Purpose of the Position:Â All people have the right to have dignity in the clothes they wear and how they present themse...
Sort cards donated for incarceration ministry for use by incarceration ministry programs.
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 Location: Room 8 at Los Altos UMC, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los AltosÂ
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Join a small group baking pumpkin and gingerbread for distribution at Coast House in Half Moon Bay, Project WeHope in East Palo Alto and Life Moves, Mountain View. We'll meet at the kitchen in the Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Chur...
Decorate Pillowcases for Transitional Housing Residents at Kickoff
LifeMoves
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Decorate pillowcases for new residents of transitional housing shelter to be welcomed as they move in. This is one of several events that are part of the kickoff for Compassion Week at the Mountain View Civic Center, 500 Castro St, Mountain View.
Assemble Hygiene Kits for Building Peaceful Families at Pacifica Institute (1)
Homeless Care
2:00 - 4:00 pm
3spots remaining
Assemble Homeless Kits
Building Peaceful Families helps women who are re-entering the community after being incarcerated. Make a difference in giving them a fresh start by assembling 200 Hygiene Kits for women who are being released from Elmwo...
From The Heart Of The Community: Nurturing Locally-Sourced Solutions
Community Forums
9:00 - 10:30 am
15spots remaining
Join us to kick off Compassion Week 2023. We will be in discussion with local nonprofit leaders and community members who are empowering their clients as partners. Learn about some nontraditional partnerships that have been able to make an impact in ...
Beach Clean-up at Rockaway Beach Hosted by Pacific Beach Coalition
Pacific Beach Coalition
9:00 - 11:00 am
28spots remaining
Make a difference for the environment by helping cleanup Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. Click here for more info about the site.Â
Time: From 9am-11am
Where to Meet:Â At the corner of the North Beach parking lot, near the Best Western.
Parking:Â Free ...
Deliver Bag Lunch for LifeMoves Half Moon Bay Clients
LifeMoves
11:15 - 1:15
Deliver Bag Lunch for LifeMoves Half Moon Bay Clients. Pick up lunches that have been lovingly prepared by a team of volunteers in the morning and deliver them to the LifeMoves Coast House shelter in Half Moon Bay.  Meet at LAUMC Kitchen in Creeks...
Have an unused or outgrown bicycle laying around? Donate it to Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE)! Join MVLA Service League of Boys (SLOBs) in our community-wide bike drive benefiting SVBE. Looking for kids 24" wheel bikes or regular (non-d...
Beach Clean-up at Thornton Vista Hosted by Pacific Beach Coalition
Pacific Beach Coalition
9:00 - 11:00 am
17spots remaining
About Thornton Vista in Daly City: Thornton Beach Vista is an overlook offering sweeping views of the ocean and bluffs below. Click here to read more about Thornton Vista.
Site Captains:Â Isabella, Sierra and Cynthia.
About the Cleanup:Time: From ...
Assemble Hygiene Kits for Homeless Female Veterans at LAUMC
Homeless Care
2:30-4:00 pm
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Assemble Homeless Kits
Join the Daughters of the American Revolution Los Altos Chapter in packing hygiene kits for the Female Homeless Veterans. Â
Location: Los Altos UMC Room 8, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los AltosÂ
Writing Cards for Veterans at St. Tim's Day of Service
VA Hospital Palo Alto
11:00 am- 2:00 pm
14spots remaining
Decorate and write cards for our veterans. These will help our veterans feel cared for. They will receive them on their meal trays while they are at the VA hospital in Palo Alto.
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Description
Serve dinner to and engage in coversation with residents of homeless shelter in East Palo Alto.
LOCATION: Project WeHOPE at 1854 E. Bay Rd., East Palo Alto
Age Requirement:Â 13+
Please wear/bring: closed toe shoes; hat or hair tie
The...
Deliver Day Worker Dinner to Project WeHope in East Palo Alto
WeHOPE
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2spots remaining
Description
Pick up a hot dinner prepared by The Day Worker Center in Mountain View and deliver/serve to residents of the WeHOPE homeless shelter in East Palo Alto. Arrive at The Day Worker Center in Mountain View by 6pm and deliver by 6:30pm
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Assemble Hygiene Kits for Homeless in Los Altos - Oct 9
Homeless Care
4:00-5:30 pm
Assemble Homeless Kits
These Kits will include some basic necessities such as underwear and toiletries that will help provide support to someone who is unhoused. Kits will be distributed to various agencies that work with the homeless.Â
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Join a small group baking cakes and brownies for distribution to the guests and staff at Project WeHope, in East Palo Alto. These desserts will be included in meals being prepared throughout the week by the crews cooking delicious meals to serve.Â
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BLOOD DRIVE
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. William Church Hall
611 S. El Monte, Los Altos 94022
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To complete registration Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Time
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Things to Know
Donors should review Blood Donor Qual...
Make paracord survival lanyards to send to deployed troops through Operation Gratitude.
All who serve use paracord, which gets its name from parachute cord and can hold up to 550 lbs. of weight. The bracelet provides 5 feet of cord that can be u...
Decorate and write cards for our veterans. These will help our veterans feel cared for. They will receive them on their meal trays while they are at the VA hospital in Palo Alto.
This is a drop-in project. Come any time from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm and sta...
The global impacts of humanity's food choices are wide-ranging and substantial. Our collective dietary choices are a leading contributor to not only climate change, but also deforestation, species extinction, water scarcity, air and water pollution, ...
Calling all teens to come together for a fun night of service to those in need in our community. For one week, as one community, we can foster infinite compassion.
There will be a variety of fun projects during this evening of service.
Sole Hope sh...
Organize and beautify the volunteer room located inside the Elmwood Correctional Facility Women's Side. This job will include shelving and organizing books, decluttering the space, and making room for volunteers to sit and complete paperwork.Â
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Color and communicate with women who are incarcerated at Elmwood Correctional Facility as together we create fall scenes to decorate the dorm and their cells. You will be working with two experienced volunteer chaplains who visit with these women...
The WeHope laundry area sustained minor damage during the winter and spring rain storms. This team will repair a water damaged wall and replace baseboard at the WeHope Shelter laundry facility. This laundry area is used by WeHope's 80 shelter guest...
Advocates of Silenced Turkey
10:00-11:00 AM
17spots remaining
Compassion Week needs your help to write letters to refugees in the US and around the world. Every letter matters and helps a refugee connect with the world as they work to build lives in their new countries.Â
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By giving your time, you will make a...
Unload and Serve Reach Potential Dinner at LifeMoves Mountain View
LifeMoves
4:30-6:00 pm
Unload and serve dinner prepared at the Reach Potential Kitchen for people at LifeMoves Mountain View shelter. Distribute hygiene kits and other Reach Potential donations
LifeMoves Mountain View provides intensive case management and support servic...
Prepare Dinner for LifeMoves Clients at Reach Potential Kitchen
LifeMoves
2:30-4:00pm
Prepare dinner at Reach Potential Kitchen for people at LifeMoves shelter.Â
LifeMoves Mountain View provides intensive case management and support services to design personalized solutions for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.Â...
CIC Incarceration Ministries
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
16spots remaining
Help prepare a 6-month supply of prayer rugs used by Muslim inmates, incarcerated in Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities. You will be provided with the fabric and cutting tools. Your help is needed to cut the fabric in a specific shape and si...
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing in Los Altos - Oct 13
Rise Against Hunger
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Help assemble and pack meals for thousands of hungry people all over the world!
Rise Against Hunger’s meal packaging program is a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates the assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals compri...
American Red Cross blood drive. Come and donate blood today.
Register for a specific time slot using the links below. Thanks for making a difference!
Registration Link for 1300 Grant Rd, Los AltosÂ
Help prepare and set-up for the Saturday breakfast service. Unload delivery van and store groceries, set up tables and chairs, assemble snack bags, food prep and cooking
Location: Hope's Corner, 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
West Valley Community Services
10:00am - 12:00pm
5spots remaining
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Sort canned goods that will be distributed to people experiencing food insecurity.
Location:Â West Valley Community Services, 10104 Vista Dr, CupertinoÂ
Sewing for Others
12:00pm - 8:00pm
10spots remaining
Create a hand-made item to spread love around the world. Projects are provided for all ability levels from beginner to advanced. Location will be in Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos. Look for s...
The WeHope laundry area sustained minor damage during the winter and spring rain storms. This team will repair a water damaged wall and replace baseboard at the WeHope Shelter laundry facility. This laundry area is used by WeHope's 80 shelter guest...
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Assemble Homeless Kits
These Kits will include some basic necessities such as underwear and toiletries that will help provide support to someone who is unhoused. Kits will be distributed to various agencies that work with the homeless. Â
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Assemble Hygiene Kits for Homeless in Los Altos - Oct 14
Homeless Care
9 am - 11am
3spots remaining
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Assemble Homeless Kits
These Kits will include some basic necessities such as underwear and toiletries that will help provide support to someone who is unhoused. Kits will be distributed to various agencies that work with the homeless. Â
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Reúna kits de higiene para personas sin hogar en Sunnyvale / Assemble Hygiene Kits for Homeless in Sunnyvale
Homeless Care
9 am - 11am
9spots remaining
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Armar kits para personas sin hogar
Estos kits incluirán algunas necesidades básicas, como ropa interior y artÃculos de aseo que ayudarán a brindar apoyo a alguien que no tiene hogar. Los kits se distribuirán a varias agencias que trabaja...
Salinas First UMC provides numerous services for the community including meals, clothing closet, mobile health services, and an art room. Join us and caravan down to Salinas for a day of service to help spruce up their Neighborhood Service Center. ...
West Valley Community Services
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
12spots remaining
Join a seasoned group of volunteers lead by the Abrahamic Alliance International to assemble brand new bikes as well as repair donated bikes for refugees and unhoused persons in need of reliable transportation.
Second step in registration is to go ...
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Come help us prepare breakfast for the residence at WEHope. We will meet to prepare breakfast in the Los Altos UMC kitchen, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos. Another team of Compassion Week volunteers will deliver the meal to Project WeH...
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Drop in to decorate grocery bags with colorful designs and messages to spread cheer to Hope's Corner clients.
Location: Patio between Creekside Center and Church Office, Los Altos UMC, 655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos
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Assemble snack bags, and distribute a hot breakfast and serve coffee to the guests at Hope's Corner.
Age restrictions:Â Must be 16 years and older
Other requirements:Â Must wear closed toed shoes, a hat or hair net
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Storytime volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
To make our kids activities more accessible to all children residing on our lots, we bring the activities out to each of the big lots twice a month. Thi...
Sewing for Others
10:00am - 2:00pm
5spots remaining
Create a hand-made item to spread love around the world. Projects are provided for all ability levels from beginner to advanced. Location will be in Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos. Look for s...
Kids Corner volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
Our children’s library at the Palo Alto site is open on Thursdays from 4-6pm. Our wonderful volunteers engage in a number of activities with our ch...
Job Title - Clothes Closet Attendant
Work Location - One of our Safe Parking sites located at 2000 Geng Road, Palo Alto CA 94303
Purpose of the Position:Â All people have the right to have dignity in the clothes they wear and how they present themse...
Write Greeting Cards of Gratitude to Active Duty Military Personnel with DAR
Care for Others
9:00 - 12:00
4spots remaining
Join the Los Altos Recreation Department Adult 50+ Program and the Los Altos Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to write holiday cards to send to the troops! The DAR will provide cards, materials and instruction. We'll try to write ...
Storytime volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
To make our kids activities more accessible to all children residing on our lots, we bring the activities out to each of the big lots twice a month. Thi...
Kids Corner volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
Our children’s library at the Palo Alto site is open on Thursdays from 4-6pm. Our wonderful volunteers engage in a number of activities with our ch...
Storytime volunteers will need to complete a mandated reporter training that is free of charge.Â
To make our kids activities more accessible to all children residing on our lots, we bring the activities out to each of the big lots twice a month. Thi...
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