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2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - arcadia CenterService DescriptionWhen / How Often& WhereService volvedConvalescent Hospital: One group ofvolunteers plays Bingo with the residentsof a convalescent hospital in the recreationroom and concludes with group singing. Asecond group of volunteers visits theresidents in their rooms, distributingbananas, cookies, coffee and juice; talkingwith patients and sharing divine love withthem.Every Sunday at:Country Villa 400W. Huntington Dr.Arcadia, CAFour volunteers are needed everySunday to assist Dr. Angenelu at thisHospital, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.Please contact Center officers formore information. A volunteer signup sheet is kept at the Arcadia Centeron Thursdays.425ArcadiaSandwich Projects: Sandwiches are needed forthe hungry in downtown LA for distributionevery Sunday morning and for distribution toneedy families through Foothill Unity Center,Monrovia. Please make two sandwiches, onewith peanut butter and jelly, and one withsliced cheese and butter or margarine. PutBOTH sandwiches in ONE sandwich ziploc bag.Every Sunday—Downtown LosAngelesSandwiches are needed at the Sai Centerby Sunday 9:00 am for downtown LA andfor Foothill Unity Center, Monrovia.Please deliver to Arcadia Center andplace sandwiches in the refrigerator inthe garage. Please do not leave thesandwiches in the freezer or on thebench on the front porch.10100Arcadia,South BayEvery Monday—Foothill Unity Center1
Service DescriptionFeeding the Hungry: Food for low-incomeand homeless brothers and sisters indowntown LA every Sunday morning, as ajoint project with Glendale and HollywoodSai Centers. Normal menu includessandwiches, bean burritos, donuts,cookies, juice, hot soup, fruit, and water.Hot meals consisting of rice and curry,pasta and salad, ice cream, fruit punch, etc.are served typically on 3rd Sundays ofalternate months, and 5th Sundays of themonth, and on special occasions.Food Bank: A Food Bank is maintained byArcadia and Glendale Centers to distributenutritious food baskets to needy families.Volunteers participate in the purchase offood for the Bank and distribute food tothe homes of selected needy families.Distribution of “Food Baskets” isundertaken on special occasions by theBank.Sewing Project: Garments are sewn bydevotees for children, ages 0 to 5, fromvery needy families. The garments aredistributed through the Women, Infants &Children (WIC) program and also sent tothe needy in India, Sri Lanka and Haiti. Newand nearly-new men’s, women’s andchildren’s clothing and toys are collectedand distributed to the needy.When / How Often& WhereVolunteersNeededPeopleServedIn addition to making sandwiches,volunteers who want to serve thefood can come to downtown LA siteby 10:30 am every Sunday. Hot mealsrequire several large trays of hot foodto be prepared on the day of service.Please contact Center officers formore information or to volunteer Food Bank in South Volunteers provide food items orPasadenaparticipate in the wholesale purchaseof food items. Volunteers also deliverfood baskets to the homes of needyfamilies every month. Devotees mayrecommend families in need to theFood Bank committee. Please contactCenter officers for more informationor to volunteer.Regular—All yearBoth scraps of fabric and whole clotharound.are utilized in this project. Volunteerswho wish to donate fabric shouldcontact Center officers for ArcadiaEvery Sunday,10:30 am – Noon,corner of Wall andThird Street, LosAngeles (near LittleTokyo)Service Opportunities2CentersInvolved
Service DescriptionWhen / How Often& WhereService OpportunitiesVolunteersNeededPeopleServedThosewho haveusedglasses athomedonatethem25100CentersInvolvedEye Glasses: We collect used and neweyeglasses for the needy to be handed outthrough the Lions Club “Friends in Sight”program. Over 400 recycled prescriptioneyeglasses are handed out at each medicaland vision camp conducted by Region 8.Regular—All yeararound.Please contact Center officers forfurther information.Mahasamadhi Day: In observance of theMahasamadhi Day, April 24, Arcadia andGlendale Centers annually distribute about250 food baskets and toiletry bags to veryneedy families in Oxnard, California. Hotmeals are also served to the homeless indowntown Los Angeles in coordinationwith the Glendale Center.April 21, 2013—Oxnard anddowntown LosAngelesPlease contact Center officers forfurther information.Easwaramma Day: Every year, on 6th May,devotees from Arcadia Center serve a sitdown lunch to the homeless and the needyat the Pasadena Union Station homelesscenter.Toiletry Bags to Downtown Homeless:Arcadia and Glendale Center devoteesprepare about 450 toiletry bags for thehomeless in downtown Los Angeles and forneedy families in Oxnard.May 6, 2013—Union Station,PasadenaPlease contact Center officers forfurther information.15100ArcadiaJanuary & April—Downtown LosAngelesPlease contact Center officers forfurther iaArcadia,Glendale,Camarillo,Ojai
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - ATASCADEROService DescriptionPrepare and serve dinner atsoup kitchenProvide books for children athomeless shelterDental Hygiene kits forhomeless shelter residentsWhen / How Often & WhereService OpportunitiesOnce a month 1st Sunday of everymonth. At ECHO (El CaminoHomeless Org) 6370 AtascaderoMall, Atascadero,(805) 462-3663.We have only done this a fewtimes for ECHO (El CaminoHomeless Org) 6370 AtascaderoAve, Atascadero, (805) 462-3663.We prepare meals for 30-60people at our homes thenserve at the center. Wehave cleaned the kitchen inthe past.Bought new books onSwami’s Birthday last yearfor homeless shelter. Wedon’t do regularly; justwhen needed or requested.Our Sai group buys theitems then they are handedout as needed.Usually twice a year. For Loavesand Fishes, 5411 El Camino Real,Atascadero, (805) 461-1504.4VolunteersNeededPeopleServed5 to 630 to 60Atascadero5 to 610 to 15childrenAtascadero5 to 650 familiesAtascaderoCenters involved
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - CamarilloService DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereService OpportunitiesFamily-to-Family Breakfast Feeding:Purchase, prepare, & serve breakfastfor disadvantaged people once amonth in VenturaFirst Saturday of the month,year round, 6:00 to 9:30 amat Family to Family:303 N. Ventura Ave.Ventura(805) 804-7238Instant Breakfast Bags: Purchase &assemble 200 Ziploc breakfast bagsdelivered to Project UnderstandingFood Pantry in Ventura3rd Thursday monthly from7:30 PM at the CamarilloCenterBags of Free Groceries: In observanceof Mahasamadhi Day (Sai Baba’sAradhana Day-April 24), rice & beans(2500 lbs. of each) are bagged &added to other items from theArcadia & Glendale Centers for 250Exact date in April varieseach year to assemble therice & bean bags at theCamarillo Center- contactcenter for detailsCut various vegetables forSpanish potatoes, fruit forfresh fruit salad, makepancakes, fill cereal bowls,make coffee and hotchocolate, orange juice,set up chairs, wipe tables,wash dishes/pans, etc.Assemble instant breakfastbags (instant oatmeal,powdered milk, brownsugar, raisins); deliver toProject UnderstandingFood Pantry in VenturaCamarillo & Ojai Centers:Purchase & assemble 250bags of rice & beans (2 lb.each/bag, 10 lb. ofeach/family); deliver toChrist the King Church . 975 Served150ServingsCamarillo,OjaiAppx. 8200Camarillo15 to 20250familiesCamarillo,Ojai, Arcadiaand GlendaleCenters
Service Descriptiondisadvantaged families in OxnardOxnard Medical, Dental & VisionScreening Camp: Region 8 devoteesand community members from thegreater Oxnard area have helped toprovide free medical, dental andvision screening and distributegroceries at Our Lady of GuadalupeCatholic Church since 2006.When / How Often & Where1x/year (usually in October)for past 10 years (since2006) at Our Lady ofGuadalupe Catholic Church500 N Juanita AvenueOxnard, CA(805) 483-0987Service volvedOxnardSaturday: Set up classrooms & old main chapel;food bagging.Sunday: Various tasks indifferent departmentsBlood, Dental, HealthEducation/Nutrition,Primary Care, Registration,Runners, Social Services,Vision, Women’s Care, Exit9 forCamarillo;250 totalfromRegion 8 &greaterOxnardarea & thecommunity640 total(in 2015)Camarillo, Ojai,Thousand OaksCenters6
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 Chatsworth CenterService DescriptionBurrito and Brown Bag project: Theyare taken to San Fernando ValleyRescue Mission for Women andChildren, where they are distributed totwo food pantries (50 to each) on thefollowing Monday.When / How Often& WhereDone at theChatsworth Centeron the 3rd or 4thSunday of eachmonthHygiene Kit project: Hygiene kits areassembled once a year by theChatsworth Center and taken by theSan Fernando Valley Rescue Mission forWomen and Children for distribution to100 people.Done each yeararound Sai Baba’sbirthday (Nov. 23) atthe ChatsworthCenterRice and Bean Collection (over 1000pounds): We collect large bags (50pounds) of rice and beans (10 of each)and provide them to San FernandoValley Rescue Mission.Typically done2x/year at theCenter (near SaiBaba’s AradhanaDay, April 24, andService OpportunitiesMaking burritos, putting the brownbag together. The bags include aburrito, an apple, a bag of FamousAmos cookies, a Capri Sun juice, a ricecrispy bar, a few candies and a bag ofchips.Center members put the kits together:a face towel, tooth brush, largetoothpaste, large bottles of shampooand conditioner, a large shaving geland razor for women, body wash,hand sanitizer, hair comb, socks, nailclippers, sanitary pads and a bodycream.We purchase large bags of rice andbeans and take them to the Center.The Rescue Mission comes and picksthem up from the volvedChatsworth10 100Chatsworth10 VariesChatsworth
When / How OftenVolunteersService Opportunities& WhereNeededhis birthday, Nov 23)Beverly Hills Manor, Rehab Center:Done everyCenter members spend time and2-3Chatsworth Center members play music Saturday, 10:30 am entertain the folks in the rehab center.and distribute cookies to the residents. to 12:00 pm at theBeverly Hills Manor,Rehab Center onTopanga CanyonBlvd. nearChatsworth in LosAngeles, CAService orth
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - glendale andwiches can be dropped offevery Sunday by 9:00 am at theGlendale Center, downstairs bythe office. Contact us for details.8 to 10150 to250Glendale,Arcadia,HollywoodVolunteers assist in preparingbreakfast on site and serving. Ifyou would like to volunteer,please contact us in advance.Volunteers prepare food at homeand bring for on-site serving. Preassigned menu. If you would liketo volunteer, please contact us inadvance.All are welcome, includingchildren, in packaging rice andbeans which will be donated toAscensia.Center members purchase anddistribute. Please contact centerofficers for more information.4 to 530 to 40Glendale6 to 730 to 40Glendale15 to 25100Glendale15 to 20250 to300Glendale,ArcadiaService DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereService OpportunitiesLunch Project: Once a month forthe homeless in downtown LosAngeles. Menu includes: burritos,sandwiches, donuts, soup, andfruit, pizza, salad, and breadsticks.Breakfast Project for the homeless.Meal includes pancakes, bagels,muffins, juice, milk, cereal, fruit,water bottle and a toiletry pack.Dinner Project for the homeless.The menu usually includes pasta,veggies, salad, rolls, and drinks, butvaries with theme of meal, i.e.Mexican or Indian.Rice and Bean Packing Project:Packing of about 100 bags of riceand beans (one pound each).Every Sunday at 10:30 am,intersection of Wall St. and 3rdSt., Los Angeles, CA(Hot meals are served about sixto ten times year).3rd Saturday, 6:00 am atAscensia Transitional home,1851 Tyburn St., Glendale (818)246-7900 www.ascenciaca.org4th Sunday, 5:30 pm atAscensia Transitional home,1851 Tyburn St., Glendale (818)246-7900 www.ascenciaca.orgBlanket Distribution: blankets,water bottles and bananas to thehomeless.1st Friday of the month at theat 9:00 pm, Glendale Center,1118 E Colorado St,Glendale, CAOnce a year (January); downtown Los Angeles in theevening.9
Service DescriptionUmbrella Distribution: Umbrellasto the edPlease contact center officers formore information.8 to 10300Glendale,ArcadiaDevotees may recommendfamilies in need. For moreinformation on donating items,contact the center officers.4 to 615 to-20familiesGlendale,Arcadia20 to 30250 to300Glendale,Arcadia20 to 30About450Glendale,ArcadiaWhen / How Often & WhereOnce a year (variable; usually inJanuary) at intersection of WallSt and 3rd St., Los Angeles, CAFood Bank: Maintained jointly byProvides monthly rations toGlendale and Arcadia centers.needy families. Located inPackages include rice, beans, sugar, South Pasadena, CA. Yearoil, jam, jelly, can foods, cereals,round.etc.Gram Seva: Glendale and ArcadiaApril 24th. Distributed atCenter annually distribute food and Christ the King Churchtoiletry bags to needy families in535 Cooper Roadobservance of AradhanaOxnard, CA 93030Mahotsavam (Mahasamadhi Day).Toiletry Bags for Downtown: 450Twice a year (time variable)toiletry bags for the homeless indowntown Los Angeles and needyfamilies in Oxnard.Service OpportunitiesVolunteers can assist inpackaging items as well asdistribution. Please contactcenter officers for times andlocation.Volunteers can assist inpackaging items as well asdistribution. Please contactcenter officers for times andlocation.10
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 – Hollywood CENTERService DescriptionBurrito Project (every weekend):Volunteers have a wonderful timemaking burritos from scratch andassembling them for distribution (seebelow) by the Arcadia and Glendale SaiBaba Centers in downtown L.A. Theenergy is so contagious; we've oftenhad strangers enthusiastic to join in theservice.[Feed the Hungry in Downtown LosAngeles:] The Arcadia and Glendale SaiBaba Centers distribute the burritos indowntown L.A. that were made by theHollywood Center.Hot Meals Service: Hot meals areprovided twice a year (in April for SaiBaba’s Mahasamadhi Day & hisbirthday in November)When / How Often& WhereEvery Sunday1215 North Sycamore,Apt. 203, Hollywood90401[Every Sunday – cornerof Wall St. and 4th St.,Downtown Los Angeles,11:00 am- 12:30 pm]Corner of Wall St. and4th St., Downtown LosAngeles, CAService Opportunities1) Organize ingredients.2) Saturday-Pick up freshtortillas, wash and soakthe beans (1 person)3) Sunday morning-Cookthe beans for severalhours. 6:00-8:30 am (1person)4) 8:30 - 10:00 am (5-10people)- Assemble theburritos[Burritos (see above) aredistributed in downtownLos Angeles]We made 7-9 large trays offresh salad and participatedin the sit-down food serviceto the homeless11VolunteersNeeded5-10 dia &Glendale]Minimum 5people300Hollywood,Arcadia &Glendale
Service DescriptionMalibu Correctional Facility Class(es):This project has been done for manyyears by Hollywood Center members.(Due to major construction at the site,it is currently on hold, as of July 2016.)Volunteers assist incarcerated teens indeveloping tools to get a job, and havealso taught tools from Swami's HumanValues teachings. In the future, wehope to begin an official EHV class.Safe Place for Youth (SPY)-Monthlymeals for homeless youth: Incollaboration with the LA center, weprovide and serve a hot meal forhungry youth (ages 18-24) at the SPYfacility. Some teens had expressed aninterest in learning how to use acomputer, so one our membersdonated a laptop.Country Villa Westwood HealthcareCenter: Center volunteers visit theconvalescent home where wedistribute song lyrics so the patientssing along with us and variousinstruments. We all have an upliftingexperience as we sing and dancetogether.Medical, dental and vision screeningcamps: Center members participate inWhen / How Often& WhereEvery Monday night;Camp Kilpatrick, at LosAngeles JuvenileCorrectional Facility inMalibu3rd Tuesday of themonth, 3:30-5:00 pmSPY site:2469 Lincoln Blvd.Venice, CA 902913rd Saturday of themonth, 3:00 - 4:30 pmCountry Villa WestwoodHealthcare Center12121 Santa MonicaBlvd., Los Angeles, CA93025March (Corona),July (Huntington Park),Service OpportunitiesMethods/Skills: videotapethe boys practicing jobinterviews; teach them howto complete a jobapplication & how to getgood references byvolunteering in a church orcharity (do service, theuniversal transformer andhealing tool).We alternate, one monthbringing the meal and thenext bringing dessert, papergoods and refreshments.Volunteers are needed to:1) Bring and prepare hotfood, juice, water, salad,fruits and/or sweets;2) Serve the meal.We serve refreshments(cake & drinks) during ourvisit.Volunteers are assigned totasks in several lved1 imum 5-6people preparefood; 3 peopleserve the food40-50Hollywoodand LosAngelesMinimum 5people(instrumentalists& singers)15-20HollywoodAbout 5 peoplefrom Hollywood400-600Hollywood,Region 8 Sai
Service Descriptionhealth screening camps in Corona,Huntington Park and Oxnard each yearAbility First Beach Day: Some Centermembers participate in the Region 8Beach Day for children with specialneeds.Gift Bags at the LA County JuvenileCorrectional Facility (Girls): Provideeach of the girls with a large gift bagfilled with fruit, food items and snacksAdopt-a-School Projects: The Centerparticipates in various school projectswhen we are made aware of needs atdifferent schools.When / How Often& Whereand October (Oxnard)Service OpportunitiesdepartmentsIn August at a beach inLong Beach, CAHollywood usually does themusic program and bringssome foodEvery ChristmasCenter members prepare &deliver about 100 large giftbags filled with fruit, fooditems and snacksIn the past: In collaborationwith Region 8 Sai CentralArea Centers, Centermembers have paintedclassrooms and buildingsand provided clothing &toys. We will participate inthe upcoming "108Backpack Project" forHuntington Park SchoolDistrict, in collaborationwith Glendale & ArcadiaCenters.[Whenever theopportunity presentsitself]13VolunteersNeeded(250 totalvolunteers)Minimum 0Hollywood,Region 8 SaiOrganization5-10 peopleprepare &deliverAbout100Hollywood[Varies with theproject][Varieswith theproject]Hollywood,Arcadia &Glendale
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - karuna CenterService DescriptionWhen / How Often &WhereService volvedAllfamilies(9-11families)25-45KarunaLunch Bag DeliveryEvery family prepares a lunch bagcontaining two sandwiches (one peanutbutter and jelly and one butter andcheese) a fruit and a drink.Narayana SevaHot Food is prepared and sit-downdinner served to the needy. DonatedClothes, shoes, blankets and socks aresorted and also given.KIDS ProgramEvery Sunday ateach family’s homeThe bags are taken by volunteers of theCenter to CAYA Church and served tothe needy at the Santa Ana River BedEvery Wednesdayat FirstCongregationalChurch of RiversideA sit down hot dinner is served to theneedy of Riverside County1-3100-300KarunaEvery Wednesday atFirst CongregationalChurch of Riverside1-32-35KarunaRiverside Free Medical ClinicEvery otherWednesday at FirstCongregationalChurch of RiversideChildren of homeless and needy ofRiverside are taught fun subjects andprovided help with their homework. Atthe beginning of each school yearchildren are provided free backpackswith school supplies.Free medical and dental clinic to theneedy of Riverside1-3100-300Karuna14
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - lakewood CenterService DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereVolunteersNeededPeopleServedPrepare 250 sandwiches (120 peanutbutter, 130 veggie/cheese).Sandwiches are bagged and takendowntown for distribution along with120 bananasPrepare full lunch including pasta,salad, rice, juice, ice cream, bananasand apples.5 to 710010300 to400Lakewood,Mission Viejo10500Lakewood,Mission Viejo,TustinAll centermembers2 needyfamiliesService OpportunitiesSunday Sandwich ProjectEvery Sunday7:00 am to 8:30 am13002 Espinheira Drive,Cerritos, CA 90703Downtown Lunch Project5th Sunday of the month whichcomes four times a year.11:00 am to 12:45 pm at theintersection of Wall and 3rdStreet in downtown, Los AngelesGuru Purnima ProjectIn the Month of July, 9:30 am to12:30 pm at the Mental HealthAssociation Clinic at2416 South StreetSanta Ana, CA 92707Prepare lunch for shelter whichincludes fajitas, quesadillas, fruit saladand Mexican salad.Christmas Service ProjectOn December 24th we delivergifts and food items to twoneedy familiesWe collect food items and gifts for theneedy families from Dec 15 to Dec 23rdand deliver them on Dec 24th.15CentersInvolvedLakewoodLakewood
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2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - las vegas enter members: prepare foodat the facility.25 - 30200-300Las Vegas,CommunitymembersCenter members: 1) Contributeto food purchase 2) deliverboxes to needy families.Center members: 1) Make 300400 bags of food once everyother month. 2) Distribute asone sees those in need.3-4Center members: 1) Collectbread and cakes from stores andfood bank. 2) Distribute food toseniors.1- 2Service DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereService OpportunitiesLunches for women’s shelter: Preparevegetarian lunches and drinks forbattered women and children.Every 2nd Saturday at TheShade Tree Women’sShelter, 1 West Owens,North Las Vegas.(702) 385-0072www.theshadetree.orgDaily service throughoutLas Vegas and surroundingareasEvery other month at RayFerrero’s houseFood distribution: Take 150 boxes offood, toiletries, and clothes to at least 2families daily.Snack bag distribution: Prepare anddistribute bags of cookies, water,granola bars, and drinks for people onthe street.Senior food delivery: Deliver bread and Three times per week atcakes to seniors.senior living complex173-42Las VegasfamiliesdailyAboutLas Vegas40 bagsa month350Las Vegas
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - Lomita CenterService DescriptionSunnyside Nursing Home - Bingo for Elderly Patients:Lomita Center volunteers play bingo with residents intheir facility’s recreation room and distribute giftspurchased and wrapped by the Sai center.Food Distribution: Lomita Center volunteers gatherand distribute food each month to needy families inLong Beach. Center members submit families withabout 5-7 peopleChristmas - Family Adoption: During the Christmasseason, Lomita Center volunteers sponsor anunderprivileged family in Long Beach/San Pedro andprovide gifts and food for the family.When / HowOften & WhereEvery 2ndSaturday inTorrance, CA3-4 x/month(day/placevary) LongBeach, CA2 days beforeChristmas;Long Beach/San Pedro, CAService OpportunitiesCenter volunteers: 1) purchase &wrap gifts; 2) conduct bingo forelderly residents; and 3) distributegifts to residents.Center members purchase, gather(e.g., rice, beans, canned food,cereal, fruit, milk) and distributefood to underprivileged families.Center volunteers search localcommunities for a family in need tosponsor, then buy and wrap gifts/food and deliver to the ed720-30peopleLomita38familiesLomita7Familiesof 5-7peopleLomita
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 Los Angeles CenterService DescriptionMonthly meals for homeless youth (ages 18-24).The LA Center prepares and serves a meal inconcert with "Safe Place for Youth" (SPY) at theirfacility. We alternate with another Center, onemonth bringing the meal and the next bringingdessert, paper goods and refreshments.Weekly Burrito Project: We make burritos for twoworthy organizations (180 burritos in all):1) Samoshell Homeless Assistance Center, SantaMonica (60 burritos); 2) Claire Foundation, Alcoholand Addiction Treatment Center, Santa Monica(120 burritos)When / How Often& WhereService InvolvedThe 3rd Tuesdayof each month3:30 pm at SPY:2469 Lincoln Blvd.Venice, CA 90291Volunteers are needed to:1) Bring and prepare a numberof items for the meal;2) Serve the meal.650-60Los AngelesandHollywoodSaturdays at3:00 pmLA Sai BabaCenter, 2961Motor Ave.Los Angeles, CA90064Volunteers are needed to: 1)bring tortillas & cilantro, 14 lbs.of cooked beans, cheese, salsa &hot sauce; 2) prepare burritosand pack them; 3) someone todeliver them; 4) 3 boxes to holdabout 60 burritos each.6180Los Angeles19
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - mission viejo CenterService DescriptionServe Healthy VegetarianBreakfast to less fortunate atSalvation Army.Singing at State-fundingConvalescent Home to wheelchairbound residents. Project has beengoing for over 20 years.Serve hot healthy vegetarianLunches to less fortunate withremaining food dropped off atnearby shelters. When available,free haircuts offered to guests atthe shelter.Downtown Los Angeles Lunchserved to less fortunateWhen / How Often & WhereService Opportunities2nd Sundays at 5:00 AM atSalvation Army HospitalityHouse, Santa Ana.(714) 542-95763rd Sundays at 10 - 11:30 AMat South Coast Post AcuteCenter, 1030 W Warner Ave,Santa Ana. (714) 546-6450(southcoastpostacute.com)4th Sundays at 11:00 AM –1:00 PM, MHA (MentalHealth Association HomelessMulti-Service Center) 2416 SMain St, Santa Ana, 92701.(714) 668-1530Volunteers to bring food andloving hearts to serve arealways welcome. ContactSunila, Service Coordinator.Volunteers to join us singingjoyful songs, led by Dr. DavidPhilipson and Gopal Nakka onguitar (714) 612-92795th Sundays only: LeavingTustin at 9:15 AM to drive toLA; return 2:00 PMVolunteers to join us servingor bringing food are alwayswelcome; and especiallylicensed Haircutters toprovide free haircuts. Pleasecontact Sunila, ServiceCoordinator for more details.Volunteers to join us cookingand/or serving, with love; feelfree to contact Sunila, entersInvolved830-50MissionViejo25 to 3050 MissionViejo12 to 1450 to 80MissionViejo10250 to 300totalMissionViejo, L.A,Hollywood,Arcadia,
Service DescriptionCollecting toiletries to assemblehygiene kits with the Region for 3Elementary schools in L.A. andSanta Ana.When / How Often & WhereCollection basket at SaiCenterService OpportunitiesToothpaste, deodorant,shampoo, conditioner: 8-12oz. if possible. Kindly contactSunila, or Victoria for CentersInvolvedGlendaleMissionViejo
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - Oahu CenterService DescriptionSandwich distribution to homeless shelter:Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches donated tohomeless shelter once a weekWhen / HowOften & WhereFourth Sundayof the month.Sandwiches aredropped off atthe homelessshelter.Service OpportunitiesEach center member brings sandwiches madefrom approximately one loaf of bread to theSunday ntersInvolvedOahu
2016 Service Projects - Region 8 - Ojai CenterService DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereFamily-to-Family BreakfastFeeding: Purchase, prepare, &serve breakfast for disadvantagedpeople once a month in VenturaFirst Saturday of the month,year round, 6:00 to 9:30 amat Family to Family:303 N. Ventura Ave.Ventura, CA805-804-7238Winter Warming Shelter Meals:Dinners are provided for homelessand indigent at the WinterWarming Shelter once a monthfrom December through Marcheach year.4x per year starting inDecember; 3rd Monday of themonth at St. AndrewsEpiscopal Church,409 Topa Topa Dr.Ojai, CA805-646-1885Service OpportunitiesCutting various vegetables forSpanish potatoes, cutting fruitfor fresh fruit salad, makingpancakes, filling cereal bowls,making coffee and hotchocolate, setting up chairs,wiping tables, dish washingChili or vegetarian enchiladasare cooked at home andbrought to site by 1 volunteer.Salad, bread and butter,dessert, fruit juice and milkand dinnerware brought byvarious volunteers. Servingmeals, some dish-washing andclean-up.23VolunteersNeeded8 to 104 to 6PeopleCentersServedInvolved75 served Camarillo,150 servings OjaiAppx 25Ojai
Service DescriptionWhen / How Often & WhereService OpportunitiesSchool Backpack Project: Providedto High School students atNordhoff High School.1x per year collected inAugust for delivery to OjaiUnified School District for thefirst day of school1 x per yearEach center member is invitedto purchase one backpack andsupplies. (Notebook, pens,pencils, scientific calculator)Each person that attends theRegional Christmas Program isinvited to bring a toy worthappx 10, unwrapped, to begiven to children who wouldnot have a gift.Picking avocados with poles,boxing them and delivering tocharitiesChristmas Toy ProjectAvocado picking projectThe avocados are distributed tovarious charitable organizations inthe Ojai/Ventura area, such as: Thehumane Society, Catholic Charities,Help of Ojai, Veterans ServiceCenter, Khepera House, Tender LifeMaternity Home, etc. (Not done in2016)Oxnard Medical, Dental & VisionScreening Camp: Region 8devotees and community membersfrom the greater Oxnard area havehelped to provide free medical,dental and vision screening anddistribute groceries at Our Lady ofGuadalupe Catholic Church since2006.1 x per year, East end of Ojaivalley on private property ofSai devotee1x/year (usually in October)for past 10 years (since 2006)at Our Lady of GuadalupeCatholic Church500 N Juanita AvenueOxnard, CA(805) 483-0987Saturday: Set up class-rooms& old main chapel; foodbagging.Sunday: Various tasks indifferent dep
Foothill Unity Center Sandwiches are needed at the Sai Center by Sunday 9:00 am for downtown LA and for Foothill Unity Center, Monrovia. Please deliver to Arcadia Center and place sandwiches in the refrigerator in the garage. Please do not leave the sandwiches in the freezer or on the bench on the front porch. 10 100 Arcadia, South Bay
