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Hollywood 2.0 is a collective of community organizations, local businesses, and residents (like YOU!) coming together to help our unhoused neighbors with severe mental illness.

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St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church
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Prep Meals for the Food Pantry

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St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church

Provides education and social services including a soup kitchen and school for the community.
Volunteer:

Prep Meals for the Food Pantry

We are seeking volunteers to help bundle bags of food at our Food Pantry. Volunteers prepare the bags on Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and they are distributed the next morning, from 8am to 9am, to people who are unhoused or living in the neighborhood without access to a kitchen.

Donations needed:

Contact:
Cathy Helm
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church celebrates over 100 years of respecting the dignity of every human being.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
SERVE LA
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Support the Shower Program

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SERVE LA

Supports the community by providing hands-on services such as meal preparation, food delivery, food sorting, and shower programs.
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Support the Shower Program

We are seeking volunteers to help support our shower program from 8:45am to 11:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As a shower attendance, tasks will include greeting guests, distributing water bottles, hygiene supplies, clothing, and disinfecting shower rooms between guest showers.

Donations needed:

Drop-off Instructions:

Email the volunteer coordinator, valerie.v@servela.org

Contact:
SERVE LA
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Sign Up Instructions:

Email the volunteer coordinator, valerie.v@servela.org

Notes:

Serve LA is a non-profit organization that exists to help guide the marginalized from suffering to flourishing and equip others to do the same. Our goal is to be more than a meal, more than a shower, more than any of our services—but a ministry where we witness countless examples of how the compassion of Jesus changes everything.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Safe Parking LA
Donate

Household & Cleaning

Donate

Safe Parking LA

Safe overnight parking and support services to individuals living in their vehicles.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Household & Cleaning

Drop-off Instructions:

Warm clothing and blankets during cold months is greatly appreciated. Please connect with matthewt@safeparkingla.org to coordinate drop off.

Contact:
Matthew Tecle
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Sign Up Instructions:

Warm clothing and blankets during cold months is greatly appreciated. Please connect with matthewt@safeparkingla.org to coordinate drop off.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Any funds would be utilized for unrestricted or restricted support of our safe parking programs.
SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
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Prepare Meals for Your Unhoused Neighbors

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SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

Builds a community-led response to homelessness by connecting unhoused neighbors to essential services and support.
Volunteer:

Prepare Meals for Your Unhoused Neighbors

We are seeking volunteers to help us prepare meals for those in need across Hollywood. Visit our site to learn more about opportunities.

Donations needed:

Drop-off Instructions:
Location:
Contact:
Rachel Sanoff
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization of neighborhood organizers who recognize unhoused individuals as fellow members of our community worthy of the same dignity, respect and representation afforded to any housed person.Our mission is to build a community-led response to homelessness in Los Angeles that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and activates an empowered coalition of participants, volunteers and partners.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Los Angeles LGBT Center Senior Services
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Serve Hot Lunch to Seniors

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Los Angeles LGBT Center Senior Services

Healthcare services, affordable housing, social activities, and a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ seniors.
Volunteer:

Serve Hot Lunch to Seniors

We are seeking volunteers to assist us with serving hot lunches to older adults. Learn more here.

Donations needed:

Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

Since 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQ individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. We provide services for more queer and trans people than any other organization in the world—offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, and Leadership and Advocacy.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
The Center
Donate

Clothing & Wearables

Donate

The Center

An inclusive space for anyone experiencing homelessness to feel welcome and safe, and receive services.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Clothing & Wearables

Drop-off Instructions:

Brand new socks and underwear for both males and females, in sizes M to XL is greatly appreciated. Contact Julie Han to coordinate drop-off at the center in Hollywood: julie@thecenterinhollywood.org

Sign Up Instructions:

Brand new socks and underwear for both males and females, in sizes M to XL is greatly appreciated. Contact Julie Han to coordinate drop-off at the center in Hollywood: julie@thecenterinhollywood.org

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Funds are essential to maintaining our Wellness Program, which provides crucial support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Contributions help us offer coffee and refreshments to program participants, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. In addition, the funds enable us to purchase materials needed for our enrichment groups, such as art supplies, educational materials, and resources for group activities. With this support, we can continue to develop innovative and creative approaches, ensuring our services remain engaging and effective in addressing the complex challenges of homelessness.
St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church
Volunteer

Distribute Goods at the Food Pantry

Volunteer

St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church

Provides education and social services including a soup kitchen and school for the community.
Volunteer:

Distribute Goods at the Food Pantry

We are seeking volunteers to support our Food Pantry. Volunteers distribute bags of food for people who are unhoused or living in the neighborhood without access to a kitchen every Thursday morning, from 8am to 9am.

Donations needed:

Contact:
Cathy Helm
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

St. James' In-The-City Episcopal Church celebrates over 100 years of respecting the dignity of every human being.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Fountain House Hollywood
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Intern as an Occupational Therapist

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Fountain House Hollywood

Non-clinical therapeutic community and partnership-based programs for people living with serious mental illness.
Volunteer:

Intern as an Occupational Therapist

We are seeking interested Occupational Therapy students who are in need of an internship to fulfil their graduation requirements. Interns would take on the role of a Social Practitioner, working directly with our members to help them achieve their personal goals within a mental health-focused environment. The timeline can be flexible to align with the degree program's requirements.

Donations needed:

Contact:
Jillian Santoro
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit founded in 1948 that continues to fight to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness. Our mission is to create the community, innovation, and social change needed for people most impacted by mental illness to lead connected and healthy lives.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
PATH
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Assist with Intake Duties

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PATH

Extensive services for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer:

Assist with Intake Duties

We are seeking volunteers to conduct intake and clearance for our events. Up-to-date vaccinations are required. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities here.

Donations needed:

Contact:
Steve Fiechter
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

PATH's mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. We provide a variety of services for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, including employment, outreach, homelessness prevention, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Healthcare in Action
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Support the Case Managers Helping Unhoused Neighbors

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Healthcare in Action

Provides medical, behavioral health, addiction, and housing navigation services to unhoused residents in California.
Volunteer:

Support the Case Managers Helping Unhoused Neighbors

Volunteers needed to support our case managers and be their helper buddy. Please complete our volunteer interest form here.

Donations needed:

Drop-off Instructions:
Location:
Contact:
Daniela Vieira
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Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

Healthcare in Action provides medical, behavioral health, addiction, case management and housing navigation services to unhoused residents in California. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
The Center
Donate

Personal Care & Hygiene

Donate

The Center

An inclusive space for anyone experiencing homelessness to feel welcome and safe, and receive services.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Personal Care & Hygiene

Drop-off Instructions:

Contact Julie Han to coordinate drop-off at the center in Hollywood: julie@thecenterinhollywood.org

Sign Up Instructions:

Contact Julie Han to coordinate drop-off at the center in Hollywood: julie@thecenterinhollywood.org

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Funds are essential to maintaining our Wellness Program, which provides crucial support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Contributions help us offer coffee and refreshments to program participants, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. In addition, the funds enable us to purchase materials needed for our enrichment groups, such as art supplies, educational materials, and resources for group activities. With this support, we can continue to develop innovative and creative approaches, ensuring our services remain engaging and effective in addressing the complex challenges of homelessness.
Food on Foot
Volunteer

Life-Skills Workshop Facilitator

Volunteer

Food on Foot

Help our Los Angeles neighbors in need rebuild their lives with nutritious meals, life skills, full-time jobs, and permanent housing.
Volunteer:

Life-Skills Workshop Facilitator

Volunteers from diverse backgrounds and skillsets can provide 60-minute to two hour workshops on a variety of subjects that they are experienced in orpassionate about to help support members in our program experiencing homelessness. We appreciate volunteers with ANY skills or knowledge, but are excitedabout financial literacy, employment fundamentals, housing support, mental health and awareness, as well as many other topics that could ignite passion andgrow self-sufficiency.

Donations needed:

Drop-off Instructions:

Contact Randi Wyatt, Director of Community Services, at randi@foodonfoot.org

Sign Up Instructions:

Contact Randi Wyatt, Director of Community Services, at randi@foodonfoot.org

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
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Add non-perishables to the Hollywood mutual aid box. 
Every little bit helps.

Find the box at Hollywood Adventist Church at 1711 N Van Ness Ave

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WHAT IS HOLLYWOOD 2.0?

We’re a revolutionary program that champions compassionate, community-based care for our neighbors in need.

Led by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, in partnership with Hollywood 4WRD, we bring together social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and a wide network of community organizations and neighbors to support people in Hollywood living with severe mental illness.

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