Tag: Donations

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced on its Facebook page on March 21 that the Holloway Interim Housing Program provides safe housing and supportive services for community members experiencing homelessness, and you can help make a difference.

The drop-off event donation will take place on Friday, March 27 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at West Hollywood City Hall Community Plaza.

Items being collected brand new include:

-Hygiene products
-Clothing (socks, underwear, T-shirts, hoodies)
-Linens & bedding
-Individually packaged snacks & drinks
-Phone chargers & basic essentials

The Holloway Interim Housing Program is the result of years of planning under the city of West Hollywood’s Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness, adopted in 2018 with input from community members, stakeholders, and the West Hollywood City Council. A top priority of the plan was to create supportive service space within city boundaries, including interim housing.

In 2022, West Hollywood received a State of California Homekey grant, which enabled the purchase and conversion of the Holloway Motel into an interim housing and supportive services site. The West Hollywood City Council approved the property purchase using the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and directed staff to begin rehabilitation of the site. Community listening sessions held that year further shaped the program’s design.

To learn more or get involved visit: weho.org/Holloway. For more information or to inquire about available services contact Ascencia at holloway@ascenciaca.org or call (310) 424-5979.

 

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station posted on its Facebook page that they are gladly accepting donations for an amazing cause.

Donations can be dropped off through March 8 via the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station lobby located at 27050 Agoura Road, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The food drive supports Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force families at 29 Palms Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Fort Irwin, and Los Angeles Air Force Base.

Requested donation items include:
• Canned goods
• Dry goods (rice, pasta, beans, etc.)
• Baby food, formula, and baby supplies
• Hygiene products
• Boxed meals and cereals
• Household cleaning products
• Snacks

Important guidelines:
• No expired items
• No clothing will be accepted

“Our military families should never have to worry about putting food on the table. This effort provides direct support to those who serve and their loved ones. Thank you for standing with them” said the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station in a Facebook post.

 

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, December 4, the city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that in partnership with the American Red Cross, they are hosting a Winter Blood Drive to help those in need.

The event will take place on Thursday, December 11. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall Municipal Gallery located at 445 N. Rexford Dr. in Beverly Hills.

To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CityBevHills.

 

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced that the annual Toy and Food Drive will begin on Monday, November 17. The 36th Annual Toy & Food Drive is in collaboration with the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station to support families in need.

Donate online at weho.org/toydrive or drop off new unwrapped toys or $30 gift cards at city facilities and participating hotels starting November 17.

The 36th Annual West Hollywood Toy and Food Drive will be accepting monetary donations online via ActiveNet until Friday, December 19, with the goal of providing as many families as possible with toys and holiday gift cards. Donations may be made online at www.weho.org/toydrive. Click on the Donate Now tab to contribute any amount; existing West Hollywood ActiveNet users may simply log in to start the donation process; new users will be prompted to create an account.

The cost to help one family is $100; up to 10 families can be helped with $1,000. New unwrapped toys are also needed and gift cards in $30 denominations to retailers such as Pavilions, Ralphs, Trader Joe’s, or Target will help families through the holiday season. Toy collection bins will be available beginning Monday, November 17 at the following City facilities: West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (2nd floor lobby), located at 8750 El Tovar Place, adjacent to West Hollywood Library; Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard; West Hollywood City Hall, located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard; as well as at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, located at 780 N. San Vicente Boulevard; and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, located at 8272 Santa Monica Boulevard.

The following West Hollywood hotels will also have collection bins: 1 Hotel, located at 8490 Sunset Boulevard; Andaz West Hollywood, located at 8401 Sunset Boulevard; Le Parc at Melrose, located at 733 North West Knoll Drive; The London West Hollywood, located at 1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard; as well as at the Chateau Marmont located in the city of Los Angeles at 8221 Sunset Boulevard just outside of the City of West Hollywood’s municipal boundary.

For more details contact Natalie Mignon, West Hollywood’s Recreation Services Division at nmignon@weho.org or at (323) 848-6321 or Maggie Giovannetti at mgiovannetti@weho.org or at (323) 848-6534. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

 

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that the UCLA Health Blood & Platelet Center, along with the city of Beverly Hills will host a blood drive on Monday, August 11.

It is noted that accidents, surgeries and cancer treatments happen often, and there is a shortage in blood donations. Individuals can book their appointment and bring a friend.

The Blood Drive will take place between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Municipal Gallery at the Beverly Hills City Hall at 455 Rexford Drive.

Those who donate will receive an AMC movie ticket. A photo ID is required for all individuals to donate. They should eat well and increase their fluid intake several days before and the day of their donation. For questions call Terri at (310) 567-1720.

For anyone with eligibility questions, visit uclahealth.org/gotblood or call (310) 825-0888 Ext. 2.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are partnering to help give back to those in need this holiday season to celebrate the 35th Annual West Hollywood Toy and Food Drive. The drive will be accepting monetary donations online via ActiveNet until Sunday, December 15, with the goal of providing as many families as possible with toys and holiday gift cards.

Donations may be made online at www.weho.org/holidaydrive. New users must create an account and click on the Donations tab to contribute; existing users may simply log in via ActiveNet to start the donation process.

The cost to help one family is $100; up to 10 families can be helped with $1,000. New unwrapped toys are also needed and gift cards in $25 denominations to retailers such as Pavilions, Ralphs, Trader Joe’s, or Target will help families through the holiday season.

Toy collection bins are now available at the following city facilities: West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (2nd floor lobby and 5th floor Pool), located at 8750 El Tovar Place, adjacent to West Hollywood Library; Plummer Park, located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard; West Hollywood City Hall, located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard; as well as at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, located at 780 N. San Vicente Boulevard; West Hollywood Library, located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, located at 8272 Santa Monica Boulevard.

These West Hollywood hotels will also have collection bins: 1 Hotel, located at 8490 Sunset Boulevard; and the West Hollywood Edition Hotel, located at 9040 Sunset Boulevard, as well as at the Chateau Marmont located in the City of Los Angeles at 8221 Sunset Boulevard just outside of West Hollywood’s municipal border.

For more details contact West Hollywood Recreation Services Division staff Ariel Sharaf at asharaf@weho.org or (323) 848-6440 or Andrea Lujan at alujan@weho.org or (323) 848-6526. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Wednesday, September 11, the city of Malibu posted on its website that they will host along with the American Red Cross a Community Blood Drive Thursday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).

Blood donations are needed for surgeries, emergencies, and medical procedures. in times of major crises—earthquakes, hurricanes, shootings, or terrorist attacks—donated blood is vital.

According to the American Red Cross, the Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its blood inventory plummeted more than 25 percent in July. The summer hear for 2024 is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting almost 100 blood drives in the last month, in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood, further compounding other typical seasonal obstacles to blood donation, such as vacation travel and summer activities. Regular hospital demand for lifesaving blood products remained constant, rapidly drawing down the blood supply.

All types of blood are needed now, especially types O positive and O negative, as well as platelet donations, to help reverse the national blood shortage.

The use of facemasks in Malibu City Hall is “individual preference,” in accordance with the facemask guidelines of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. For more information, visit the LA County Public Health Department.

To sign up to donate register in advance on the Red Cross website and enter “CityofMalibu.” For any questions, call 818-200-3445. Those looking to donate should remember to bring a photo ID, stay hydrated, and eat well before and after donating.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station are aligning to give back to those in need this holiday season. The 34th Annual West Hollywood Toy and Food Drive will be accepting monetary donations until Friday, December 15, with the goal of providing as many families as possible with toys and holiday gift cards.

The city of West Hollywood reported on its website that donations can be made online at www.weho.org/holidaydrive. New users have to create an account and click on the Donations tab to contribute; existing users may simply log in to start the donation process.

The cost to help one family is $95; up to 10 families can be helped with $950. New unwrapped toys are needed and gift cards in $25 denominations to retailers such as Pavilions, Ralphs, Trader Joe’s, or Target are wanted. Toy collection bins are available at the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center (2nd floor lobby), Plummer Park, West Hollywood City Hall, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Hotels in West Hollywood that will have collection bins include: Andaz West Hollywood, The London West Hollywood, 1 Hotel, and Ramada Plaza West Hollywood, as well as the Chateau Marmont in LA on the Sunset Strip just outside of the city’s municipal border.

For more details, contact Hollywood Recreation Leaders Natalie Mignon at nmignon@weho.org or at (323) 848-6321 or Jennifer Baram at jbaram@weho.org or at (323) 848-6534. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY (323) 848-6496.

By Trevor