The year 2020 has put us all to the test. But people have shown compassion and resolve amid all the struggles, from a pandemic, unemployment, an election year and mass demonstrations. As the year closes, Random Lengths News shares ways to give back to communities that are still in need. Here are some organizations in need of support.
Community groups, foundations, companies and individuals support Harbor Interfaith Services with many types of gifts in a variety of sizes:
Cash gifts: The simplest way to give, by check or credit card. Gifts can be given in gratitude for care, or in honor of a special occasion. And they are tax deductible. Employers matching gifts: Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match or increase charitable contributions made by their employees.
Legacy gifts: A charitable gift as distribution from your estate to a charitable organization through your will.
Details: www.harborinterfaith.org
Here are a few ways to donate to The Little Sisters of the Poor in San Pedro:
General Operating to cover the increase in cost for COVID–19: California’s requirement for weekly COVID-19 testing of all residents and staff in skilled nursing facilities has significantly raised costs.
Sponsor a resident: A donation in honored memory of a loved one helps Little Sisters to continue its care of the neediest elderly.
Lastly, a gift to support the day-to-day needs of Little Sisters residents and home.
Details: To donate, https://lspsocal.weshareonline.org/index.aspx
A Needy Wilmington created a collaborative community effort and awareness that brings together businesses, schools, colleges, clubs, organizations and numerous individuals and families from both inside and outside of the community to collect, prepare and serve hot meals to those in need. In addition, clothing, toys and toiletries are donated and distributed to those that attend to help improve the quality of life for those in need.
Text 90744 to 44321 to make a donation on your smartphone device
Details: https://aneedywilmington-donate
Toberman Neighborhood Center continues to bring life changing services to the community. Toberman needs help to spread the word to those most in need of its services, to donate food to its pantry, donate your time, or make a monetary donation to ensure its services go uninterrupted.
Toberman also offers community programs for anyone from youth to senior citizens.
Details: www.secure.givelively.org/donate/toberman-support and www.toberman.org
Online giving allows you to give through the Garden Church website using a credit card, debit card, or bank account. This option allows you to make a one-time contribution or to create an account and set up recurring scheduled payments. You can give securely online through the link at, https://onrealm.org/gardenchurch/-/give/now
Or text to give
Text gardenchurch plus dollar amount to 73256 to give to tithes and offerings using your text messaging. Standard text message rates do apply.
PO Box 5257San Pedro, CA 90733
Details: https://thegardenchurch.com
Thanksgiving campaign: Feed a hungry person for $2.20.
Leave no one out of the Thanksgiving celebration. Especially those who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still struggling to recover and care for their families.
Current needs: Due to COVID-19 precautions, the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has been postponed, and the loss of donations means resources to feed the mission’s guests are being stretched thin.
Financial support funds the rescue mission’s work, which provides everything to clients free of charge. Material donations mean that it can concentrate programs and does not have to spend time, effort and money shopping for everyday supplies.
Monthly giving: Through joining Safe Harbor Club, help ensure the everyday needs of homeless, hungry people in the greater Long Beach area are met.
Please drop off these donations Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Samaritan House*:
1335 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 -OR- At the Thrift Store: 702 W. Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813
Details: https://lbrm.org
Editors note: In a previous version of this piece the address to send checks to The Garden Church was incorrectly listed to a location in Chatsworth. We regret the error. The contact information has been corrected.
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