Things are changing quickly as organizations are responding to the impact of COVID-19. Building on our first virtual townhall, we're bringing together experts in the field to provide nonprofits with additional insights and resources.
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AVIVA FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES (HAMBURGER HOME)
Mission: Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Contact: Regina Bette
How to volunteer:
Volunteers can either work directly by supporting the families and youth that are involved in the program, or they can assist in planning events and donating through the amazon wishlist. Since the charity is considered essential, the staff and volunteers might still be there.For event planning, I’m assuming that the staff is collaborating online and through Zoom or some other video service, and you can still fill out a volunteer application to do that.
CHRYSALIS
Mission Statement: Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.
New Program/ Product: The COVID-19 Relief fund was created in May to continue to support homeless and low income individuals on their path to employment. The website states that the fund will support clients in these ways:
Contact: Mark Loranger, Nancy Martinez
How to volunteer:
Volunteer positions can take the form of facilitating classes, providing practice interviews, and helping clients write resumes. As far as virtual volunteering or membership, the Kaleidoscope Giving Circle provides membership opportunities. For $250 a year, you can become more involved with Chrysalis (for example, you can help them with fundraising). The description is here. I’m also assuming that pre-existing Kaleidoscope members have already transitioned to an online environment, but the actual volunteers might have a bit of a harder time with that. The organization has also hosted online events that served as fundraisers.FOOD FORWARD
How to volunteer:
NEW HORIZONS
Mission: New Horizons empowers individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Together we’re building an inclusive world that celebrates strengths, respects abilities, and embraces diversity.
How You Can Help: Some of their volunteer opportunities can be transferred online, such as database administration, technology instruction and marketing. However, there is still a volunteer form that you can fill out online. You can also donate to the Safer Horizons fund or the COVID-19 Wish list. You can also make face masks for New Horizons. They have instructions on how to make them by hand on their website, and cleanse them properly so they are sanitized and ready for use.
Contact: John Brauer
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How to volunteer:
STRAY CAT ALLIANCE
Mission: Stray Cat Alliance educates and empowers communities to advocate for every cat’s right to be safe, healthy and valued.
Contact: Christi Metropole
How to volunteer:
Since COVID-19 has shut down the rescue, fostering is more important than ever. You can fill out a foster application and look at their bios on the website. You can also sponsor a cat through the charity’s website. Depending on the area of volunteering, some work might be able to transfer online (like administrative work). I’m not seeing really any information about that, but the website is still accepting applications. You can also donate to their emergency fund, which supports cats that need surgery or medical needs.
UNITED FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
Mission: The United Friends of the Children aim to help foster youth thorough temporary housing and education. They aim to help the youth develop the skills necessary for adulthood and life skills. The housing project helps youth through mentorship and career counseling. It also provides mental health services. Their three main objectives are listed here:
Contact: Matt Strieker
How to volunteer:
Companies are encouraged to provide internships for kids in the program, and volunteers can find more information about volunteering on volunteermatch. I didn’t see any new opportunities listed under their website, but maybe they are still figuring some things out with the COVID-19 crisis. There is also a wishlist and donation page that you can donate to or buy from to provide laptops for the kids.
YWCA GLENDALE
Mission Statement: YWCA Glendale is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Contact: Heather Masteron
How to volunteer:
Through the website, you can “Adopt a Family” by providing a wishlist for families affected by domestic violence. The program is not available yet, and is set to take place in November 2020. nder the volunteer page, there are no descriptions of any volunteer positions available, but an online application that can be filled out. You can adopt a room by decorating the shelter and office. There are currently no available opportunities yet. As far as donating, you can donate through the Persimmon Donor Circle, or directly through the donation page.
HAVEN HILLS
Contact: Iliana Tavera
How to volunteer:
THE GENTLE BARN
Mission: At The Gentle Barn we stand up for the innocent, and we help animals and children alike remember that they matter. We open people’s hearts to the connections with nature. We open people’s minds to what is happening around us. And we inspire people to be an integral part of the solution. Through the stories and interactions with our animals, we can raise future generations to have reverence for all life, protect our planet, live good healthy, happy lives, and we will all be closer to having peace on earth!
How You Can Help:
You can apply to volunteer through the website. I’m not sure if they are still accepting volunteers, but I doubt it? You can buy merchandise from their store (water bottles, shirts, calendars, and ice packs!!?). You can also, of course, donate. You can also sponsor an animal. They have different costs for different animals such as sheep, goats, cows, and dogs. You can sponsor a group, and sponsor a ten month enhancement program for children. To help donate, you can also become a member.
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mission: The mission of Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is to enable individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities to live fulfilling lives as members of the community by providing support services customized to their individual needs.
How you can Help:
They still have volunteer applications available on their website, but I’m not sure if they have transitioned to an online environment or not. You can donate, or shop from some of their promotional programs (Amazon Smile seems to be the only one that they have right now).
TREE PEOPLE
Mission: TreePeople inspires and supports the people of LA to come together to plant and care for trees, harvest the rain, and renew depleted landscapes. We unite with communities to grow a greener, shadier and more water-secure city at homes, neighborhoods, schools and in the local mountains. We work with volunteer leaders using our unique Citizen Forester model, and we influence government agencies for a healthy, thriving Los Angeles.
How you can help:
I think it might be a bit hard to volunteer online, but you can donate or become a member if you want to continue to support their work. You can supply donations ranging from 25-1000 dollars, or make a custom donation. Each amount of donation clarifies what can be accomplished with that amount of money (ex. $25 maintains a tree). In exchange for being a member, you can receive “benefits, discounts, news updates and more as a sign of our thanks” (from the Tree People website)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PASADENA
Mission: We enable children and youth in the community, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, healthy, and responsible citizens. Serving more than 2,000 Pasadena-area kids and teens annually, we are changing the trajectory of kids’ lives through out-of-school programs and activities focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character development, and leadership.
Contact: Lisa Cavalier
How to volunteer:
Since hands- on activities and volunteer work is suspended, donating is the primary way to help The Boys and Girls Club. They host fundraisers and have a donation page and membership society (the 1937 society) that raises revenue for the club. You can help by completing the wishlist that the charity has set up through their website and amazon. You can also donate your car to the Boys and Girls Club. You can shop at Amazon smiles through the link on the Club’s website, and Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your item to the Boys and Girls club.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Mission: The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.
Contact: Mara Leong
How you can help:
Volunteers have opportunities to help the houses themselves, family rooms, and ronald mcdonald care mobiles. Although I did not see any position for event planning, I’m sure that volunteers can be involved in fundraising and event planning through a virtual space. Volunteer applications are still available on the website. As far as donating, donations can be made through the form of toys and food. Corporate partnerships are also encouraged, and people can sign up to donate their vehicle to the charity. You can also encourage others to donate by starting your own individual fundraiser through the website.
YOUNG & HEALTHY
Mission: Young & Healthy’s mission is to provide access to high-quality healthcare for uninsured and underserved children and families and to improve the quality of life for all children in the greater Pasadena area through prevention, education, and enhanced healthcare services.
Contact: Mary Donnelly-Crocker
How to volunteer:
I’m not exactly sure if professional volunteers (those who assist with the medical services) are still working. Community volunteers can help with activities such as transportation, office work, dental education (to educate children about dental health), and special events. I think that some of this would translate into an online atmosphere pretty well, especially the virtual presentations. You can apply for a (possible??) virtual position through the applications on the volunteer page. You can donate through the Young and Healthy alliance, or the donation page.
CONVALESCENT AID SOCIETY
Mission: The Convalescent Aid Society, located in Pasadena, California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our clients by providing the free loan of durable medical equipment (DME) for in-home use in order to:
Contact: Mark Waterson
How to volunteer:
From the donation options listed, you can make a donation in memory of, in honor of, or a general donation. The general donations will cover costs such as canes, walkers, benches, and wheelchairs. You can pick which item you want to specifically donate, with options ranging from 25-500. This will help CAS buy entirely new equipment, without having to go through the hassle of cleansing and dealing with donation transactions.
A Window Between Worlds, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that empowers individuals and communities impacted by violence and trauma through a transformative healing arts program, is proud to announce the appointment of Zachery Scott as their incoming Executive Director.
“On behalf of AWBW, we are thrilled to have Zachery take the helm as our next Executive Director,” said Stacia Kato, Board President. “His keen intellect, passion for the sector, and the creative vision for fulfilling our mission are among the many things that most impressed us and made him the best choice to lead us into our next chapter.”
Mr. Scott brings with him over 15 years of prior success in the nonprofit world, managing community programs, fundraising, and building strategic relationships. Among his many accomplishments, as VP of Development and Communications for the Village Family Services, he coordinated the opening of the first Measure H-funded homeless youth housing program in the San Fernando Valley.
“I'm excited and honored to join A Window Between Worlds, a compassionate and community-focused expressive arts organization, as their next Executive Director,” said Mr. Scott. "In my history of working with children and those combatting emotional trauma, I have seen the transformational impact that art can have in unpacking that trauma, allowing victims to regain control of their emotions and their lives. But the need is growing across Los Angeles and the country. Given their extensive history utilizing a trauma-informed approach to care, I am eager to support the dedicated staff and Board of Directors in expanding our reach to serve those in crisis.”
A Window Between Worlds entered the search process looking for a visionary who is passionate about their mission, viewing art as a catalyst to release trauma, build resilience and ignite social change. The Board of Directors has every confidence that they found that leader in Mr. Scott.
At Envision, our mission is to help build leaders and organizations who grow, innovate and inspire. That’s why we are proud to be the scholarship sponsor for Nonprofit New York’s 2019 Best Nonprofit Conference. The All-day conference, being held on Tuesday, December 10th is a professional development workshop designed to enhance learning and give attendees templates, tools and actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented in their organizations. We hope you’ll seize this opportunity to strengthen yourself, your organization and your community because together, we make doing good, better.
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Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF), a San Francisco-based nonprofit raising awareness of the immigration experience into America through the Pacific, is proud to announce the appointment of Edward Tepporn as their incoming Executive Director.
“On behalf of the Board, we are excited to have Edward as our next Executive Director,” announced Board President Buck Gee. “We look forward to Ed’s experience and leadership as we enter the next year and complete our work to re-open the new Pacific Coast Immigration Center next Fall.”
Mr. Tepporn immigrated from Thailand to Texas in the 1970s, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and has worked in the nonprofit field for nearly 25 years. He previously served as Executive Vice President of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, which is one of the oldest and largest national advocacy and policy organization for Asian Americans. He created and expanded the organization’s chief strategy office alongside the board and senior staff, and he oversaw granting efforts to garner $32 million in funding over 10 years.
“It is such a privilege to partner with the Board and staff at AIISF,” said Mr. Tepporn. “I am excited and humbled to join an organization with such a rich connection to my own heritage, and I am grateful for the challenges ahead.”
AIISF entered its search seeking a strategic executive to raise its national profile and expand partnerships with other educational organizations. AIISF collects and preserves the journeys of immigrants, sharing those stories through education initiatives and public programs. The Foundation also preserves the Immigration Station site in Angel Island State Park. Through these initiatives, they honor the complex and complicated history of immigration.
Mr. Tepporn will begin his new role on November 1.
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