Giving Back to Our Community: Highlighting Incredible Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we shine the spotlight on the organizations that make our communities stronger, kinder, and more vibrant. This year, we’re proud to feature a diverse group of nonprofits and charities working tirelessly to create positive change in the San Fernando Valley and beyond. From helping the unhoused find hope and shelter with Hope of the Valley to transforming lives through education and inclusion with Tierra del Sol, each organization embodies the spirit of giving.
Whether it’s rescuing animals in need through Paws 4 Life K9 Rescue and Paw Works, feeding families through MEND and Children’s Hunger Fund, or empowering youth with West Valley YMCA and Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, there’s a cause here for everyone to support. Join us in celebrating their impactful work and discover how you can make a difference this Giving Tuesday.
Hope the Mission
Their mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness. Hope the Mission does this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Their services are grounded in a deep respect for the dignity inherent in each human being.
Ways to Give: www.hopethemission.org/donate
Tierra del Sol Foundation
They champion inclusion and value for all people with disabilities through creative pathways to employment, education, and the arts.
Ways to Give: www.tierradelsol.org/donate/
Paws4Life K9 Rescue
Paws For Life K9 Rescue saves and transforms the lives of animals and people through innovative canine-centered programs that provide purpose, support, and opportunity through the Prison/Re-Entry, People & Pet Innovation Center, First Responder and PTSD Support, Adoptions, Transports, and Vet Tech Program.
Ways to Give: www.pawsforlifek9.org/donate
Mend
With dignity & respect, MEND’s mission is to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families and strengthen their capacity to thrive.
MEND’s programs and services help meet the immediate crisis needs of people, and support them in developing connections, skills and resources to address and overcome long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving. Core services are provided by the Foodbank, Homeless Care Services and Here We Thrive.
Ways to Give: www.mendpoverty.org/Donate
The Children’s Hunger Fund
Their mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
Ways to Give: www.childrenshungerfund.org/give/
Children of the Night
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography.
Ways to Give: www.childrenofthenight.org/donate
Child Development Institute
At Child Development Institute (CDI) their mission is to help all children reach their full potential by supporting the relationships and environments that shape early development.
Ways to Give: www.cdikids.org/give/
West Valley YMCA
The Y is made up of people from all backgrounds working together to strengthen their community.
They work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, immigrant status, income, race, sex or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Y is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all. They value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity.
Ways to Give: www.ymcala.org/give
Homes 4 Families
Sustainability is their mission! Their mission is to build resiliency, economic growth, neighborhoods, and homes for veterans and their families.
Ways to Give: https://support.homes4families.org/give/254007/#!/donation/checkout
Discovery Cube LA
They inspire and educate young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits to create a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.
Ways to Give: www.discoverycube.org/donate/
Valley Village LA
Their mission is to protect, foster, develop and advance the rights and interests of people with developmental disabilities.
Ways to Give: www.valleyvillage.org/giving/
Entertainment Community Fund
Their mission is to foster stability and resiliency, and provide a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.
Ways to Give: http://give.entertainmentcommunity.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2857&2857.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T
Paw Works
Paw Works was founded with the clear mission: to help make Ventura County “No Kill”. Ventura County was able to achieve “No Kill” status less than a month after they were formed, through the sheer determination and support provided directly from their organization. Expanding their reach, they continue to take in abandoned animals today throughout Southern California and the nation at large.
Ways to Give: pawworks.org/donate
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley
The mission of Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults.
Ways to Give: bgcwv.org/donate/
