Charity Groups Los Angeles

Hope on the Move Thursdays! (Helping the homeless @ Olvera St.)

🌟 Join us for our outreach event! 🌟 🗓 **When:** Every Thursday at **7:00 PM** 📍 **Where:** 640 N Spring St. (Look for the group with wagons setting up, you can’t miss us!) (The RSVP's is not indicative of how many people will be there, we always get from 10-25 people every Thursday) *Here's what to expect:* 🚶‍♂️ We’ll walk to **Olvera Street** to hand out warm meals and snacks, then head over to **City Hall** to share the rest! 🍽️ We serve **100 people** each night, so every contribution counts! 💧**Please try to bring, any one of the following items:** Zip Lock Bags(any size), bananas, individually packaged chips, and or juices to share! Our amazing team of volunteers is ready to make a difference, and we’d love for you to join us! ❤️✨ Follow us on: [instagram.com/dbnohelps](http://instagram.com/dbnohelps) Please check out our [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/K9Y8EIEJYRN1?ref_=wl_share)

Atheist Community Yard Sale

**SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE ITEMS:** [https://events.humanitix.com/auyardsale/tickets](https://events.humanitix.com/auyardsale/tickets) **DROP OFF DATES:** Wednesday (Sept 23), Thursday (Sept 24), & Friday (Sept 25) **Drop-off Times:** 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM **SALE DATES:** Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26th and 27th Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Parking lot around back of Center for Inquiry LA building) Atheists United yard sales give locals in LA's Historic Filipinotown a great deal... while supporting charity! Whether you’re looking to clear out your closet, find a hidden treasure, or volunteer for a good cause, we need your help to make this event a success. **TABLING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!** Do you have a trade, art, business, charity you want to promote? We're opening this yard sale up to anyone who wants to table in our parking lot as well! (Email [evan@atheistsunited.org](mailto:evan@atheistsunited.org) for inquiries.) 100% of proceeds go directly to Atheists United’s charity programs, including our food distributions, student scholarships, highway cleanups, secular youth group, etc. **HOW TO DONATE:** Have items gathering dust? Turn them into a donation! We are hosting three drop-off days leading up to the sale: **WHAT DO DONATE (AND WHAT NOT TO):** We can not accept all donations. Please review before donating. Itemized donation receipts will be available upon request. **We WILL NOT Accept:** Large Furniture (Couches, beds, dressers), Large Tables, Oversized Art, Weapons of any kind, Heavily soiled or broken items **We Want:** Books & Media, Clothes & Accessories, Kitchen Supplies & Small Appliances, Workout Equipment, Tools, Party Decor, Children's Toys & Games, Art & Home Decor, Folding Tables & Chairs, Plastic Bins & Office Supplies, etc. **No Returns / No Consignment:** All donations to Atheists United are final. Anything not sold by Sunday afternoon will be donated to local thrift stores to ensure nothing goes to waste. **🤝 Get Involved** Not only do we need shoppers and donors, but we also need volunteers! Help us sort, price, and manage the sale. It’s a great way to meet the community while supporting our secular service programs. Volunteer opportunities Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! **RSVP to sign up as a volunteer:** [https://events.humanitix.com/auyardsale/tickets](https://events.humanitix.com/auyardsale/tickets) **Volunteer Expectations:** All participants and volunteers are required to follow the Atheists United Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.

Septemeber Kind Steps LA Event

SEPTEMEBER MEET UP INFORMATION! Hi everyone! Our next Kind Steps LA event is coming up ❤️ •When: Saturday, September 5 •Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM •Meeting location: Lafayette Park •Address: 625 S. La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057 Enter this exact address into Google Maps. We will meet at the picnic tables near the Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center. Look for the Kind Steps LA sign and our sandwich-making supplies. Street parking is available nearby, but please arrive early to allow time to park. If you cannot find us, message me in the WhatsApp group. This month, we’ll be making turkey and cheese sandwiches. We’ll also assemble care packages with snacks, water, hygiene products, and other useful items. Afterward, we’ll walk in smaller groups to distribute everything. Kind Steps LA depends entirely on donations and what our volunteers contribute. If you can bring any sandwich supplies, such as bread, turkey, cheese, sandwich bags, or disposable gloves, please let the group know what you’re bringing so we can coordinate. You’re also welcome to bring bottled water, individually packaged snacks, socks, or new and unopened hygiene products. Please don’t bring opened or previously used personal care products. If you would rather contribute financially because you’re busy or it’s easier for you then no problem! All donations will go toward purchasing food, water, hygiene products, and other care package supplies. Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Sara-Kim-168 Zelle: 925-548-6739 For complete transparency, every donation sent through Venmo or Zelle will be recorded in our shared spreadsheet. The spreadsheet also includes our monthly schedule, finances, and volunteer sign up sheet. If you don’t have access to the spreadsheet yet, you can join using the link below. Please add what you plan to bring and check the finance section to see how monetary donations are being used: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zzFTOCgBwrS328zFoDF8KJ3Y3W3edxk7wYmHsRw_oYU/edit?usp=sharing Please bring a tote bag, backpack, or reusable shopping bag to carry care packages, any items you signed up to donate, water to stay hydrated, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket in case it gets chilly. Please let us know if you’re attending and what you plan to bring. Feel free to invite friends or family members who would enjoy participating! Anyone who wants to can stay afterward to socialize or grab dinner together. Our last event was so much fun and truly filled our hearts, so I’m really excited to see everyone again and meet our new volunteers!

Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting

THE SCHEDULE: 11 - 11:15AM: Arrival, chit-chat, purchase coffee, etc. 11:15-11:30 AM: Announcements + introductions 11:30-12:30 PM: WRITING (No talking, please.) 12:30-1:00 PM: Finish writing, chat about what you wrote, introduce latecomers, etc. Late to the party? No biggie, just sneak in and grab a seat. Start scribbling away, and we'll catch you up at the end. Once the session wraps, stick around to keep the creative juices flowing or mingle with the other word wizards. Heads up, though: outlets might be scarce, so check your battery before joining the fun. Note: there is a large parking lot behind Cafe Mak

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

In Person: The Art of Rest- Restorative Yoga Flow with Chel

Join me for a restorative yoga flow. Using props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks, each pose is fully supported so the body can release tension without effort. Postures are held for extended periods, allowing the nervous system to slow down and shift into a state of rest and restoration. Don't miss out on some much needed zen. Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost- no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).

In Person: Donation-Beginner Yoga with Kirstin H.

If you have any issues signing up for or attending the class please email [admin@healoneworld.org](http://mailto:admin@healoneworld.org/) as soon as you experience problems. Our Venmo, now accepting donations, is @howdonation if you would like to make a contribution. Class Description: Vinyasa based class focused on breathwork, body alignment and asanas to boost our essential mind/body connection. This inclusive class allows you to calm the mind and focus on the strength of your breath and body, moving from an opening meditation and warm up, building into a flow and deeper into specific asanas completing with total relaxation. Great class for all levels from beginner to advanced. Teacher Bio: Kirstin H.S. completed her 200 hour YTT in Ubud,Bali with Zuna Yoga in 2019. She loves providing space to practitioners to take time for themselves and just simply breathe. Through “flow” yoga, Kirstin hopes to give a small reprieve to the anxious and stressful world we live in. Kirstin has been practicing yoga since 2004 and has learned the importance of yoga in cultivating balance, strength, and overall well-being. She loves sharing her knowledge and practice with others, especially those who are new to yoga. Kirstin loves teaching the Heal One World community and empowering her students to achieve their own greatness. Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (PayPal.me/healoneworld).

Walk for Peace

Peace Builders of Orange County is pleased to join Whittier First Friends Church for a community Peace Walk on **Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.** This event is an opportunity to focus on inner calm, compassion, and nonviolence. It is not a protest, but a visual expression of goodwill and peace for our community and around the world. **Event Schedule** * **3:00 p.m.** Poster-making with peace-focused messages * * **3:30 p.m.** Gathering at the meetinghouse peace pole for a brief talk about peace, walk instructions, and sing together. * * **4:00 p.m.** Silent Peace Walk from the meetinghouse to the City Hall peace pole. * * We will progress up Philadelphia to Painter Avenue, and continue on Painter to City Hall, gathering at the peace pole located there. At the city hall peace pole we will hold a time of silence and then conclude with a song. Participants will then be invited to process back to the meetinghouse along Painter together. * Please note: Water and safety monitors will be provided. The walk is 1 mile. Peace Builders of Orange County encourages all who support peace, compassion, and understanding to participate. I hope you'll join us and invite others to be part of this meaningful community gathering. Follow us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeaceBuildersofOC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peacebuildersofoc/

IN PERSON: Moon Glow Yoga with Sephora

Sephora brings over fifteen years of experience as a student of yoga asana, and a family lineage with the practice that spans more than five decades. Having lived in India and studied yoga philosophy at UC Berkeley, Sephora actively engages with the eight-limbed path's spiritual dimensions, including mindfulness and meditation. Receiving her YTT-200 hour credential in 2024, Sephora is concurrently pursuing her PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Somatic Psychology, alongside further professional development in somatic healing and YTT-500 level certification through My Vinyasa Practice. Her approach is designed to be accessible, inclusive, empathic, and supportive of all backgrounds and experience levels. She looks forward to seeing you on the mat! Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost- no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).

IN PERSON: Donation-Based Beginner Yoga with Janet

***You must sign up at least one hour before the start of this class.*** *If you are having difficulty registering, email admin@healoneworld.org* **Teacher Bio:** Janet is passionate about Yoga, Ayurveda and holistic health. She is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and Ayurvedic wellness educator. She received her yoga teacher training certification from the Yoga Vidya School based in India. Janet’s yoga classes offer a safe space for you to connect with your inner self, release stagnant energy from your body and breathe a little deeper. Janet began practicing yoga in 2003 and is grateful for her practice due to its physical and mental benefits, as well as the joy it brings to her life. **Class Description:** Whether you are new to yoga, familiar with the practice, or experienced, this yoga class will help you develop balance, strength and flexibility. In this class we will take our time to get into postures focusing on the basics. We will combine yoga postures and breathing exercises to strengthen the body, reduce tension and calm the mind. No yoga experience is required. *Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3FKQTKLQBB6PS&source=url). Our Venmo, now accepting donations, is @howdonation if you would like to make a contribution.*

IN PERSON: Reiki and Modern Psychology with Jaclyn

Jaclyn will be leading Reiki with Buddhists meditation and a psychology lectures to process things somatically, cognitively and emotionally. Teacher bio: Jaclyn is a certified massage therapist and Reiki master. She has previous experience as an art therapist practitioner, compassionate touch therapist, and pranic healing therapist. She is currently a graduate student of psychology at Pepperdine. It is her life mission for her healing work to encompass somatic, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual teachings. Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost- no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on PayPal (no account necessary).

IN PERSON: Awakened Flow with Jhannyn

**Teacher bio:** Jhannyn is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, lifelong student of yoga, and dedicated practitioner of meditation for over 5 years. She completed her training through The Yoga Tree Coop, a program rooted in social justice, inclusivity, and accessibility — values that continue to shape her teaching and presence in the community. Her classes offer a slow, intentional flow that centers breath, body awareness, and choice. Jhannyn creates welcoming spaces where all bodies and identities are honored, and where yoga becomes a tool for healing, reconnection, and inner strength. She invites students to move at their own pace, listen deeply, and approach practice as both a personal and collective journey toward wholeness. **Class description:** Start your day with a gentle, beginner-friendly flow that invites you to reconnect with your breath, body, and inner rhythm. We’ll move slowly and intentionally through simple vinyasa-style sequences, pausing for moments of stillness and grounding. This class is designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility, and find calm — all at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive. Perfect if you’re new to yoga, returning to your mat, or simply looking for a slower, more mindful practice. *Heal One World is a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic preventative healthcare services and low or no cost—no one is turned away due to lack of funds. If you’d like to contribute to our mission and help us continue to provide services, you may choose to donate any amount on [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3FKQTKLQBB6PS&source=url) (no account necessary).*