OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

WESTSIDE FOOD BANK NEEDS OUR HELP

With demand for their services having greatly escalated since the recent fires, our long-time mission partner, the Westside Food Bank, has issued an urgent appeal for donations.  It is hosting a special food drive through March 14th.  These items are the most needed:  

-Peanut butter & other nut butters
-Pasta or noodles
-Cereal (hot & cold)
-Canned soups
-Canned meats &  fish
-Beans (dry & canned)
-Canned stews or chili
-Canned pasta
-Canned vegetables
-Canned or dried fruits
-Pasta sauces (no glass)
-Protein, energy, or granola bars
-Baby foods & formula

If you can drop off these or any other essential food items (no glass, please!) at the Narthex on Sundays or at the office during the week, they will be deeply appreciated. One small way we can help some of those adversely affected by the fires.

 

MARATHON OF SERVICE

March  15
 
 
 
PLANT TREES WITH TREE PEOPLE
Help restore parts of the trail at Dearing Park. Bring a signed liability waiver, hat to provide shade, sunscreen, work gloves, comfortable clothes that can get dirty, sturdy close-toed shoes, snacks, filled water bottle and hand sanitizer.
Location: Betty B. Dearing Park in Coldwater Canyon near Studio City
Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Contact: Tom Elander, tomelander@yahoo.com
 
BPC FACILITY CLEAN-UP
Join others to help beautify our campus.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Contacts: Jana David, jana.david@bpcusa.org
                               Nancy Reeves, nancy.reeves@bpcusa.org
                               Carolyn Thacker, bc.thacker@yahoo.com 
 
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We will be participating at the ReStore on LaBrea, 1701 S. La Brea, Los Angeles. 
Be sure to register online.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Contact: Steve Ruth, sjruth123@gmail.com
 
                                                       L.A. MARATHON WATER STATION
Bring homemade signs to cheer on the runners and help serve water as they turn the corner at Mile 22 right in front of BPC!
Date/Time: Sunday, March 16, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM and 12:30-300 PM
Contacts: Nancy Reeves, nancy.reeves@bpcusa.org  Yvette Carpenter, yvettecarpenter@yahoo.com

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

UNITED UNIVERSITY CHURCH | HOPE ON UNION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VOLUNTEER THURSDAY MORNINGS
7-10 AM
United University Church, 1053 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Safety protocols are followed (wear a mask, they provide gloves).
Email Michelle LoMonaco with questions or to sign up: Michelle.Lomonaco@bpcusa.org
 

Online Tool to Help L.A.’s Homeless
There’s a brand new online tool in LA to help the homeless: LA-HOP, the first of its kind. Anybody with a cell phone or computer can use it. Here’s how it works: If you see someone on the street who needs help, go to LA-HOP.com. type in the location and describe the situation. An outreach team will then look into getting them the services they need. LA-HOP is not for medical or mental emergencies nor for reporting crime, but it does allow you to help someone in need. Learn more, go to https://www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/.
 

ALL-CHURCH MEXICO HOUSEBUILDING

TRIP WITH AMOR MINISTRIES 2023

 

MISSION TRIP TO NICARAGUA 2023

 
 

IN-KIND DONATIONS

In-Kind Donation Opportunities
Westminster TLC
– Household items in good shape. Bedding, especially twin bed sheets for the kids. Can be used but must be clean. Please contact Lucia Mendez at (310)399-9380.
 
Habitat for Humanity
 
NOTE: 
Please DO NOT DROP OFF clothing or household items at the church. We have no means to store or donate these things. Please contact one of our partners listed above or donate to your favorite thrift store. Thank you!