During a holiday season that is busy with preparation, shopping, food and celebration, one of the most meaningful ways of acknowledging gratitude can come through helping those who have less. There are many ways to give back to our communities, but sometimes there are so many options that we find ourselves not making any plans at all. So before it’s too late, here are 9 places you can volunteer this Thanksgiving season in Los Angeles. We’ll cheers to that!
Dinner In The Park: Union Station Homeless Services
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 10am-6pm
Adult Center, 412 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA
Thursday, November 24, 2011, 8am-3pm
Central Park, 219 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (near the Del Mar Station, Metro Gold Line)
Friday, November 25, 2011, 8am-noon
Adult Center, 412 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA
Every year, Union Station Homeless Services provides Thanksgiving meals to the homeless in Pasadena’s Central Park and Adult Center. Online volunteer registration is currently open for the three events above.
Founded in 1973, Union Station is the San Gabriel Valley’s largest and most comprehensive social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income people.
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