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Tis the season for giving and not just to those you know and love. Put the Christ back in Christmas by donating or volunteering your time to some amazing charities.
- BIG SUNDAY- a nonprofit organization founded in 1999—holds an annual community service event in Los Angeles.
- NO KID HUNGRY CALIFORNIA- As you get ready to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones, keep in mind that one in four kids in the United States could potentially face hunger.
- UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES- The Pasadena nonprofit organization Union Station Homeless Services has been helping underhoused people and their families rebuild their lives since 1973.
- ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM- For more than 30 years, the Adopt-A-Family Program has delivered happiness to families during the holiday season—it's one of the best Christmas volunteer opportunities.
- BABY2BABY- The holiday season is all about bringing joy to those in need and smiles to kids’ faces. Baby2Baby is a nonprofit organization solely dedicated to catering to all children’s needs, from diapers to clothing and other necessities.
- ONE VOICE- is a nonprofit that helps families living in poverty. The organization provides various services, ranging from emergency relief to a scholars program helping low-income students attend high-level universities.
- MEALS ON WHEELS CALIFORNIA- Meals On Wheels California goes all out during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Founded in 1997, the organization aims to improve the physical, social, and nutritional health of vulnerable communities by delivering nutritious meals to seniors, adults with disabilities, and families in need.
- HELP A MOTHER OUT- Founded in 2009, the Bay Area's Help a Mother Out strives to improve children's well-being by increasing access to diapers for families in need.
- DOWTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER- is one of the oldest institutions that focuses on finding housing for women. The nonproft offers a health clinic solely for women on Skid Row as well as a drop-in center serving women throughout L.A. Volunteers can donate goods—such as clothing, cleaning supplies, and emergency preparedness kits—or money that will go toward providing daily meals, a safe environment, primary healthcare, and access to job readiness programs for women.
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