Last week, we asked a simple question: what are the best ways to give back during the holiday season?
We received 17 responses via commentors on the article as well as one of our Twitter friends, all of whom contributed their suggestions to the list below. We’ve taken each response and condensed them into the name of the benefiting organization along with at least one bit of contact information.
Have you been looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community? Here’s your chance.
Of course, feel free to leave more suggestions and we’ll add them to the list. Happy holidays from the lbpost.com!
The Children’s Clinic (submitted by commentor Erika Jewell)
thechildrensclinic.org
Beacon House Association of San Pedro (submitted by commentor Luis M. Lozano)
(310) 514-4940
beaconhouseassociation.com
Long Beach Party Project (submitted by commentor Shea Shizzle)
LBPP.net
or
facebook.com/longbeachpartyproject
Food pantry (submitted via Twitter by @dontcallmedotty)
“Volunteer at a Food Pantry! Can’t donate goods, at least donate time & effort.”
The Salvation Army of Long Beach (submitted by commentor TLGLB.com)
“Toy & Joy” Program – December 21st, 22nd & 23rd.
Call Mike White at 562-426-7637
[email protected]
Long Beach Rotary (submitted by commentor LB Rotary)
Ringing bells for those in need
rotarylongbeach.org
Salvation Army, Food Finders and Friends of Long Beach Animals (submitted by commentor Kate K)
Donate food for humans or animals at sites found here: longbeach.gov/mayor
The Salvation Army can use volunteers to serve a grand breakfast at the Reef on Christmas morning, beginning at 8:00am.
(562) 426-7637.
NAACP Long Beach (submitted by commentor NAACP Long Beach)
Holiday and Visit with Santa. More info coming soon…
lbcanaacp.org
Downtown Associated Youth Services (submitted by commentor Adreana Langston)
Gifts For The Manger toy and food drive.
Saturday, December 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
You can still hand deliver gift cards to D.A.Y.S. or you can make a donation.
Click here for more information.
Comprehensive Child Development (submitted by commentor Louise C.)
“The LBS Financial Credit Union employees (over 200) all donated toys, blankets and books to the preschool children at the five Comprehensive Child Development centers. Local high school girls pitched in and became “wrap artists” to get these toys wrapped and tagged for delivery to the young children of low-income working parents who definitely struggle all year, not just now.”
ccdlb.org/
Long Beach Community Foundation (submitted by commentor Sandy VandenBerge)
See how we can help you with your philanthropic giving.
longbeachcf.org
The Charity Vault, Volunteer Village, Long Beach Transit, Toys For Tots, Long Beach Rescue Mission (submitted by commentor John Greet)
Sources to find volunteering opportunities:
charity-charities.org/California-charities/LongBeach.html
or
lbnpp.org/documents/VolunteerOpportuntieswithLocalNonprofits.pdf
Also: “Every Long Beach Transit bus has a donation box on board receiving items for the Salvation Army, a charitable practice of Long Beach Transit for the past 15 years.”
“Toys for Tots donation boxes can be found in police station lobbies throughout the city, Donations for the Fire Departments annual Spark of Love campaign are gladly accepted at any fire station and other locations.”
“The Long Beach Rescue Mission can always use hands-on help serving food or in their thrift store and administrative office or in direct support of various events during the holidays and throughout the year.”Long Beach Animal Care Services (submitted by commentor Judy C.)
longbeach.gov/acs
Long Beach Rescue Mission (submitted by commentor LBRMCEO)
“Last year we had over 490 volunteers representing at least 18,400 hours of service. 92% of our income is provided by individuals. The majority of our meals are made up from donated food. We could not do what we do without the community. We diligently use every inch, every penny, and every prayer . . . Thank you!”
Reef Restaurant free Christmas morning dinners (submitted by commentor Diana Lejins)
“The Reef Restaurant will be hosting a dinner on Xmas morning for low income families and the homeless with sittings at 8:00am, 9:00am and 9:30am. Santa, clowns, the Salvation Army Band and other entertainers will create a festive event.”
usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw_longbeach.nsf/
Food Finders (submitted by commentor Efren Baca)
Make a tax deductible donation–Federal Tax ID #33-0412749.
(562) 598-3003.