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Cool Threads for a Great Cause
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Volunteer Spotlight: Duncan McLean
Just this year Duncan McLean joined L.A. Works' volunteer movement. The intention to volunteer had been in the back of his mind for years, so when a project crossed his browser this summer, he decided to take the plunge. Searching L.A. Works' webpage was perfect for what Duncan was looking for… although he candidly admits he didn’t know exactly what that was. "But I knew I wanted to test the water." He felt confident that he could find a few hours in his weekend, and now was as good a time to get started as any. MORE>>>
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MLK Jr. Day of Service
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In-kind sponsors
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before December 17!
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L.A. Works is turning TWENTY!
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Since 1991, L.A. Works has mobilized and led volunteers to contribute over a million hours to Los Angeles through unique volunteer programming. This has included: serving meals and preparing emergency food provisions for over 425,000 homeless and low-income individuals; providing educational and enrichment activities for over 65,000 disadvantaged youth; revitalizing schools, parks, and community centers for more than 200,000 volunteer hours; and training more than 900 Angelenos in project and volunteer management. Thank you for helping us reach this point! We look forward to continue our work with you to help build a strong and vibrant LA community!
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Season of Giving
During this time of year that you find yourself searching for a gift for everyone and every occasion, please consider making a gift in honor of that special somebody to L.A. Works. This holiday, invest your gift-giving dollars in the future of your community and help propel L.A. Works into our 20th year! MORE>>>
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Artwork for L.A. Works' MLK Day by Shepard Fairey.
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20th Anniversary in 2011
While 20 years is a tremendous achievement and certainly good cause for celebration, we are even more excited to look forward as we journey ahead to our next 20 years! We'll be kicking off this anniversary with a stellar set of programs for MLK Jr. Day of Service and can't wait to unveil the exciting programming, advancement and opportunities we have planned for the coming year. To volunteer for the holidays, MLK Jr. Day of Service, and/or hundreds of our other opportunities through us or our partners in December and January, please visit www.laworks.com.
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Take Charge, Be a Volunteer Leader!
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MLK Jr. Day of Service Leadership
Help us make our 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service a success worthy of our 20th year! Right now we’re looking for Event Captains for the day to lead teams of volunteers – being an Event Captain is challenging, rewarding and most of all fun! Learn about the event details, find out the next planning meeting, and join a planning committee that fits your area of interest and expertise. MORE>>>
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Project Leader Training
At every L.A. Works managed project, volunteers are greeted by an L.A. Works Project Leader who leads them in meaningful service. Project Leaders are responsible for developing engaging and creative project activities, maintaining a good relationship with their nonprofit partner, communicating with volunteers leading up to the project and leading them on the day-of to maximize impact and ensure that they have a meaningful experience.
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SAP Makes Waves at Ocean Charter
Volunteers from SAP participated in their fifth Corporate Day of Service with L.A. Works this November! From painting waves throughout the school to building shaded seating areas, volunteers made a significant impact at Ocean Charter Elementary School. Check out some pictures @ MORE>>>
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BusinessWorks Buzz: Kaiser Community Service Week
Kaiser Permanente employees from their Corona office celebrated the week prior to Thanksgiving with a donation drive and sorting party. Volunteers filled 70+ crates which, the APLA driver said, was the largest single donation of dry goods, hygiene items and canned food that he's ever picked up. MORE>>>
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MLK Jr. Day, Skilled IT Volunteers Needed
On January 17th, L.A. Works will lead community and corporate volunteers in revitalizing the campus of Rosemont Elementary to commemorate MLK Jr. Day in Los Angeles. Rosemont teachers each have an old computer to use for their online attendance reporting system and classroom software. If you have IT skills and would like to help assess, wipe and install software on donated laptops on MLK Day, please contact Porsha@laworks.com.
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Spontaneous Volunteers for an Emergency or Disaster in LA
As a designated Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC), L.A. Works will play a lead role in communicating with and coordinating 'spontaneous' volunteers who come forward to help in an emergency or disaster. If you would like to support our emergency-response efforts, please attend one of our upcoming EVC Orientations to learn more about the different roles that volunteers can play in setting-up and operating an EVC. MORE >>>
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Skill-Based Volunteering
Skill-Based volunteering is a strategic approach to service that offers skilled volunteers the chance to work together with a nonprofit to address some of the challenges they are facing and to support them in building and sustaining their organizational capacity. If you have an area of expertise based on your experience, talents, and/or education, see how you can use them to support our nonprofit partners, click MORE>>>
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Give, Without Opening Your Wallet
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Please READ THIS before doing your holiday shopping!
Please make every gift count this holiday season. You can find coupons at more than 1,600 top stores (including Amazon, Macy's, J.Crew, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Gap and more) AND a percentage of virtually every sale will be donated to L.A. Works! Just go to this Goodsearch link, make sure L.A. Works is selected as your favorite charity, and then click over to your favorite store and shop away!
Or, even easier, add our toolbar to your browser at and your purchases will earn a donation for us even if you forget to go to GoodShop first!
There's no easier way to support us this holiday season! Please spread the word.
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Give $3 without giving a dollar
More than 65 people have already joined the movement but we are still hundreds away from our goal! Please help us with this fun and easy FUNdraiser!! Join Goldstar for free and Goldstar will make a $3 donation to L.A. Works. Plus, Goldstar will give you an instant $5 credit to use toward your first purchase. Goldstar offers half-price tickets to theater, concerts, sports, comedy, family attractions and more! MORE>>>
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Are you an eBay shopper?
Did you know that you can donate $1 or more (up to $25) to support L.A. Works whenever you complete a purchase on eBay and pay using PayPal? At checkout, eBay will invite you to add a donation to your transaction. If you choose to give, eBay will automatically deduct your donation from your PayPal account and eBay’s nonprofit partner MissionFish will forward it L.A. Works! You can preselect which nonprofits will appear on your checkout page, through MyeBay. Please consider L.A. Works as your favorite nonprofit. MORE >>>
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Make a donation as a gift to honor a birthday, anniversary, or just because! Specify which social issue you want your dollars to go to and we’ll send the honoree a  personalized email acknowledging that cause with your gift.
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