December Events in LA: Toy Drives and Volunteering Opportunities

Events in December 2024 to Give Back to the Community

Sunday, Dec. 1 — Toy Drive for Ventura County

• Event: Toy drive organized by the Ventura County chapter of the Die Hard Bolt Club.
• Focus: Help children affected by the recent Mountain Fire.
• Location: Sonesta Select Camarillo, 4994 Verdugo Way, Camarillo.
• Time: Starting at 10 a.m.
• What to Bring: An unwrapped toy.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 — Stuff-A-Van Toy Drive

• Event: Organized by Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.
• Location: Costco, 5700 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village.
• Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• What to Bring: An unwrapped toy.

Saturday, Dec. 7 — Holiday Toy Drive Benefitting LA Family Housing

• Location: Valley Inn, 4557 Sherman Oaks Ave., Sherman Oaks.
• Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• What to Bring: An unwrapped toy.

Monday – Friday, Dec. 9 to Dec. 13 — Holiday Gift Wrapping by Sickle Cell Disease Foundation

• Location: Sickle Cell Disease Foundation, 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Ste C315, Ontario.
• Time: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13 — Holiday Gift Wrapping Party by YMCA San Gabriel Valley

• Location: YMCA SGV, 101 S. Barranca Ave., Covina.
• Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Volunteer Hours: Drop-in available.

Saturday, Dec. 14 — Wild at Heart Horse Rescue’s Jingle Bell Trot Fundraiser

• Event: 5K walk/run.
• Location: Wild at Heart Horse Rescue, 6854 West Ave H, Lancaster.
• Time: Registration at 8 a.m.; event starts at 9 a.m.
• Entrance Fees: $20 without a T-shirt; $40 with a T-shirt.

Sunday, Dec. 22 — Christmas in the Park at Leimert Plaza Park

• Event: Seeking volunteers for setup and during the event.
• Location: Leimert Plaza Park, 4395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles.
• Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Ongoing — Kitchen Volunteers for Project Angel Food

• Mission: Prepare and deliver meals for those affected by serious illness.
• Location: Project Angel Food, 230 W. Ave. 26, Los Angeles.
• Time: Sundays – Fridays; AM shift: 8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.; PM shift: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• No skills required.

Ongoing — Help L.A. County Library Transcribe Historic Letters

• Task: Transcribe handwritten letters from California’s early statehood.
• How to Participate: Instructions available on the L.A. County Library website.

Engage with your community this December by participating in these impactful events. Whether you donate toys or volunteer your time, your contribution can make a difference.