BETTER TO GIVE
What Holiday donations
Who Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach
When Ongoing
Where Donate to bgclublb.nationbuilder.com/holiday_giving
More Info The clubs are making efforts to provide children in need a safe place to go after school, activities to strengthen their minds and bodies and mentors. The donation tab at the bgclublb.org website allows donors to contribute proceeds to the cause.
MEET YOUR MATCH
What Open donation
Who Hosted by McKenzie Mortuary
When The month of December
Where Donate to McKenzie Mortuary at (562) 961-9301 or visit kammcare.com/donate.htm
More Info The mortuary is accepting gift certificates, new or used, at its donation website. Gifts will benefit those in need of breast-cancer treatment. McKenzie Mortuary grants also benefit child care. All donations will be matched by the mortuary, with a cap of $10,000.
DRIVEN TO GIVE?
What Donation drive
Who Launched by the UPS Store
When All month until Jan. 2
Where UPS Store, 3553 Atlantic Ave. Suite B
More Info The store is raising funds to benefit the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, which helps purchase books for children in the area. The donation drive will culminate with the UPS Store’s first-ever float in the 128th Rose Parade, highlighting the literacy program at the event. Visit toysfortots.org/literacy to donate online, or visit the site to donate in-store.
BRINGING ‘HOME’ TO THE HOMELESS
What Dinner for the homeless
Who Sponsored by Long Beach VA Hospital
When Sunday, Dec. 25 from 11am to 3pm
Where Meet at Maderas Steakhouse, 3642 Katella Ave.
More Info Long Beach VA Hospital is looking for up to 46 volunteers to assist in serving meals to wounded veterans at the facility. Volunteers will meet up at Maderas Steakhouse, purchase meals and deliver them to the hospital, which will be decorated and will include a caroling group from Los Alamitos High School. One dinners costs $25. Visit longbeachva.gov.
