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A Season to Serve

Simple opportunities to bring joy to families this holiday season.

Give. Serve. Share joy.

Ways to Say Yes

Help Families Celebrate.

Nov 1–15 Last Dropoff · Nov 15

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Nov 1–Dec 6 Last Dropoff · Dec 6

$25 Target Gift Card for Christmas Presents

Launches Nov 22 Details to Come

YMCA + LAWA Toy Drive

Serve With Us.

Thursday, Nov 19 8:00–10:00 AM
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey and Food Distribution

Saturday, Dec 5 4:00–7:00 PM

Westchester Holiday Stroll Booth

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01 NOV START

Westchester YMCA

Help Complete a Thanksgiving Meal.

Westside Food Bank and Community Church Playa are helping the YMCA provide 150 turkeys. Bring shelf-stable, nonperishable sides so families can enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal.

Boxed: stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy mix, and cornbread mix.
Canned: vegetables, cranberry sauce, yams, and pumpkin.
Collection Sundays: November 1, 8, and 15. Final Collection: November 15.

01 NOV START

Grass Roots Neighbors

Help Families Purchase Gifts.

Give Target gift cards worth $25 each. Families supported by Grass Roots Neighbors can use them to purchase Christmas presents for their children.

Collection Sundays: November 1–December 6. Final Collection: December 6.

19 NOV SERVE

Westchester YMCA · Thanksgiving Distribution

Help Distribute Turkeys and Food.

Help sort food donations, assemble meal bags, and distribute turkeys and food baskets to local families.

Thursday, November 19
8:00 AM–10:00 AM
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Westchester Y Annex, 8020 Alverstone Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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22 NOV LAUNCH

Westchester YMCA + LAWA

Annual Toy Drive.

Launching November 22. Details to come.

05 DEC SERVE

Westchester Triangle Saturday Stroll

Celebrate Christmas With Our Community.

Join Community Church Playa and local partners for a fun, family-friendly Christmas celebration with music, performances, crafts, local shops, treats, and our ornament-making station.

Saturday, December 5 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Westchester Triangle on 87th Street.

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