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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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Heart Forward LA
Volunteer

Host Art & Game Activities

Volunteer

Heart Forward LA

Building community and purpose within supportive housing, board and care homes, and LA County jails.
Volunteer:

Host Art & Game Activities

We are seeking volunteers to get involved in social connection and community building at several of our locations. We're looking for people interesting in hosting games, art activities, chess matches, and good conversation. Visit our site for more rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Donations needed:

Sign Up Instructions:
Notes:

Heart Forward LA practices "radical hospitality" in permanent supportive housing communities, board and care housing, our local clubhouse, and the county jail. We engage people in activities with enriching and therapeutic effects and seek to offer a space where transformation takes root and community can flourish.

We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
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:
Genevieve’s Garden
Donate

Clothing & Wearables

Donate

Genevieve’s Garden

Meals, clothing, and other necessities for those in need.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Clothing & Wearables

Drop-off Instructions:

Drop off donations at the church or call to schedule a time.

Sign Up Instructions:

Drop off donations at the church or call to schedule a time.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Any money we receive goes directly toward serving our unhoused neighbors. We use donations to buy supplies like cups, disposable silverware, soap, and other essentials. We also purchase items to make sack lunches, as well as hygiene products and other basic needs for those we serve at Genevieve’s Garden.
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Donate

Food or Drinks

Donate

Los Angeles LGBT Center

Health, social services, housing, culture, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Food or Drinks

Drop-off Instructions:

There is a blue drop off bin right at the entrance of our parking garage.

Contact:
Daniel Garcia-Lopez
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Sign Up Instructions:

There is a blue drop off bin right at the entrance of our parking garage.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
We work with homeless youth and Seniors. We provide medical care and many other community resources.
Compassion Connection
Donate

Household & Cleaning

Donate

Compassion Connection

Free showers, personal hygiene care, and clothing for unhoused neighbors.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Household & Cleaning

Drop-off Instructions:

To donate you can call or email Andrew in the church office andrew@hollywoodadventist.org or 323-462-0010. You can also bring donations to drop off at the free Compassion Boutique Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Contact:
Andrew
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Sign Up Instructions:

To donate you can call or email Andrew in the church office andrew@hollywoodadventist.org or 323-462-0010. You can also bring donations to drop off at the free Compassion Boutique Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Donations to the Compassion Connection program support our mission to empower individuals experiencing homelessness through access to hygiene services and to assist those transitioning into permanent supportive housing.
HangOutDoGood
Donate

Food or Drinks

Donate

HangOutDoGood

Organizes community activism, voter drives, and service projects to create a more just and joyful world.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Food or Drinks

Drop-off Instructions:

Check our site for specific instructions on what to include—and NOT include—in the lunch. Drop off lunches on Sundays, between 10:30am and 1pm. Call or text Bonnie with questions: 323-422-5547.

Sign Up Instructions:

Check our site for specific instructions on what to include—and NOT include—in the lunch. Drop off lunches on Sundays, between 10:30am and 1pm. Call or text Bonnie with questions: 323-422-5547.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Even though HODG has been around for over eight years, we have just started the process of incorporating, so donations are not deductible right now. We have a fund drive twice a year. The funds are used to pay for our single employee—our Chief of Staff, Pegah, who holds this whole thing together.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Senior Services
Donate

Food or Drinks

Donate

Los Angeles LGBT Center Senior Services

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

Donations needed:

Food or Drinks

Drop-off Instructions:

Please only non-expired, shelf-stable foods and hygiene products. Contact us for a full list of needed items or for a link to our Amazon wish list. Email seniors@lalgbtcenter.org to set up a day and time to drop off your food donation.

Contact:
Senior Services
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Sign Up Instructions:

Please only non-expired, shelf-stable foods and hygiene products. Contact us for a full list of needed items or for a link to our Amazon wish list. Email seniors@lalgbtcenter.org to set up a day and time to drop off your food donation.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
Donors can designate their donation for any of our senior services program including our case management program, meals, pantry, activities, housing navigation and more.
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry
Donate

Household & Cleaning

Donate

Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry

Food assistance, personal care items, and support for individuals and families in need.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Household & Cleaning

Drop-off Instructions:

Our pantry faces Sunset Boulevard at the southwest corner of the building that is east of the church building. Items can be dropped off on Friday mornings and early afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings. If you are interested in donating items, please come by during the times we are open. If you require a receipt for tax purposes, please let Nancy know for more details. Her cell number is (818) 425-4771

Sign Up Instructions:

Our pantry faces Sunset Boulevard at the southwest corner of the building that is east of the church building. Items can be dropped off on Friday mornings and early afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings. If you are interested in donating items, please come by during the times we are open. If you require a receipt for tax purposes, please let Nancy know for more details. Her cell number is (818) 425-4771

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
We have regular, ongoing needs for basic supplies and packaging to bundle up the donations we provide to people and families in need.
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.
NAMI Glendale
Donate

Financial

Donate

NAMI Glendale

No-cost support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Financial

Drop-off Instructions:

Donate today online with this link: https://namiglendale.org/get-involved/donate/#donation-form. Please make checks payable to NAMI Glendale. Mail your check or cash donation to the following address: NAMI Glendale c/o Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center, 1540 E. Colorado Street, Glendale, CA, 91205

Contact:
Reg Clarkinia
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Sign Up Instructions:

Donate today online with this link: https://namiglendale.org/get-involved/donate/#donation-form. Please make checks payable to NAMI Glendale. Mail your check or cash donation to the following address: NAMI Glendale c/o Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center, 1540 E. Colorado Street, Glendale, CA, 91205

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
NAMI Glendale offer mental health for ALL, and all our programs are free of charge for anyone affected by serious mental illness (SMI). Funds are used to pay for operational costs of our free support groups, classes, and presentations. Your donations will fund space rentals, mental health literature, promotional flyers, support staff, youth programs materials and more.
Fountain House Hollywood
Volunteer

Intern as an Occupational Therapist

Volunteer

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:
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Donate

Clothing & Wearables

Donate

Los Angeles LGBT Center

Health, social services, housing, culture, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond.
Volunteer:

Donations needed:

Clothing & Wearables

Drop-off Instructions:

There is a blue drop off bin right at the entrance of our parking garage.

Contact:
Daniel Garcia-Lopez
|
Sign Up Instructions:

There is a blue drop off bin right at the entrance of our parking garage.

Notes:
We also need financial support:
Funds will be used for:
We work with homeless youth and Seniors. We provide medical care and many other community resources.
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Put a “Care Happens Here” heart in your window to show your support for Hollywood.

Drop by the clinic at 5419 Sunset Blvd for a free cling!

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Do Some Good

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

Mutual Aid Box
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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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