Community Corner
Giving in Honor of the Season
Ways to help those in need around Hollywood this holiday season.
The season of giving has officially begun while we count the many ways we are grateful today.
Buying presents for family and friends may be at the top of our list, but there are many causes and organizations in Hollywood that could use gifts and donations during the holidays.
If you're headed out to shop the sales this weekend, consider picking up an extra item to donate to local charities planning to spread holiday cheer.
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Some of the organizations won’t be accepting gifts until December, but for others, the time to give is now.
Check out the following causes to find out how you can get involved:
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Where/When: The Second City Hollywood, located at 6560 Hollywood Blvd., will hold a benefit from noon until midnight on Saturday, Dec. 10. Each one hour, sketch or improv show, will feature special guests and auction items. For more details, call 323-464-8542 or purchase tickets online. All proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network for homeless and at risk youth.
How to give: Ticket prices vary depending on the show you attend.
Where/When: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Division will host its annual Toy Drive on Dec. 10, at the Hollywood Community Relations Office located at 6501 Fountain Ave. Local businesses, organizations, and neighborhood councils are especially encouraged to help out with the Toy Drive, or provide monetary donations or items, including water.
How to give: For more details about how you can help, contact the Hollywood Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316.
Where/When: Dress for Success, which supplies clothes and accessories to lower-income women preparing for job interviews, is in need of business attire for clothing sizes 14 to 20. Dress for Success, which is located at 1680 N. Vine St., Suite 900, is also in need of shoes starting at size 9 and higher.
How to give: To find out how to make a donation, call 323-461-1021.
Where/When: The Los Angeles Youth Network, which operates four homeless teen facilities here in Hollywood, also accepts clothing donations and is badly in need of coats, jackets, socks, underwear, slippers, shoes, and shoes. Hygiene products, particularly deodorant are also needed, and food donations are also accepted. All donations can be made at 1754 Taft Ave.
How to give: Call 323-467-8466 to schedule a time to drop off your donations.
Where/When: Space 15 Twenty, located at at 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., is having a canned food drive from now through the end of December. Drop off canned goods, juice, or paper goods including, plates, trash bags, and gloves from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays or 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Sundays. All donations can be left in a bin in the courtyard. The canned food drive will benefit the Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition.
How to give: Call 323-465-1893 for more details.
Where/When: Beginning the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA will offer a chance to give to their transitional housing unit. Any member of the public can stop by the YMCA, at 1553 N. Schrader Blvd., and pick a gingerbread from their Christmas tree, which will list specific requests for donations listed. All gifts are due by Dec. 20. The YMCA is also accepting toys for its "Brighter Future" program.
How to give: Call 213-639-7541 to find out how to make a donation.
Where/When: Toys, clothes, especially jackets and coats, and gift cards, ideally from Target, are being accepted at the Boys and Girls Club at 850 North Cahuenga Blvd.
How to give: Donations can be dropped off from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays from now through Dec. 20. Call 323-467-2007, ext. 106, to find out more details.
