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Seasonal moments

Calendar-driven curated views of the directory — the organizations and events that matter most at a given time of year, from MLK Day of Service through Winter Shelter & Warmth.

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    Back-to-School Drives

    August 1 – September 15

    Backpacks, supplies, and tutoring — find drives collecting for the new school year and orgs that could use a hand running them.

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All seasonal moments

  • MLK Day of Service

    January 10 – 20

    Honor the King holiday by rolling up your sleeves — mentoring, tutoring, meal prep, and garden days across LA and OC need extra hands this week.

  • Earth Month

    April 1 – 30

    April is for the planet — find environmental and conservation groups near you looking for volunteers, donors, and new members.

  • Summer Meals & Camps

    June 1 – July 31

    School's out — browse summer meal programs, day camps, and recreation drop-ins keeping kids fed and busy through July.

  • Back-to-School Drives

    August 1 – September 15

    Backpacks, supplies, and tutoring — find drives collecting for the new school year and orgs that could use a hand running them.

  • Holiday Giving

    November 15 – December 31

    From Thanksgiving through New Year's, food pantries, meal programs, and toy drives are gearing up — here's where to plug in.

  • Winter Shelter & Warmth

    December 1, 2026 – March 15, 2027

    Cold nights mean shelters, warming centers, and utility-assistance programs need support most — find one near you through mid-March.