Other Ways to Help
The best way you can help is to heed the warnings of health officials. If you are looking to lend a hand, here are ways that you can:
MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Join this grassroots effort that provides assistance to our neighbors: https://www.westsidefriends.com/
SCHOOL MEAL ASSISTANCE
Our very own Marina Del Rey Middle School on Braddock Dr is one of LAUSD’s Grab & Go Food Centers. LAUSD partnered with the American Red Cross to support these operations. To sign up to volunteer at a Los Angeles Unified meal distribution center, please visit: redcross.org/la-covid
VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING
One of the larger supportive housing groups in our area, VCH, is in need of food, cleaning supplies & donations to make up for a loss of services:
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Meal Train – https://www.mealtrain.com/groups/vch – Please scroll through the webpage to view the various opportunities to make a meal for a family in need
BLOOD DRIVE
ARC is also asking for blood donors to come forward, as there’s been a steep drop off this week
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
St Joseph’s Center and Safe Place For Youth are more important than ever in serving those in need. They have modified their services but are remaining engaged and active. Links to help below:
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St Joseph’s Center, to volunteer or donate: https://stjosephctr.org
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SPY is accepting donations via this link: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/safeplaceforyouth?code=home%20page
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED
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Mar Vista Family Center is trying to transition to safe programs and is asking for donations: http://marvistafc.org/donate
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Venice Arts is also closed for the time being but is asking for donations for when they can reopen: https://www.classy.org/campaign/media-arts-camp-campaign-2020/c268047
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