I realized that many of us have items sitting around our house that we no longer use and families that have nothing. I created a way for people to find others by zipcode in order to pass on items to help families in need. The families that need help, create a profile and list their individual needs for their family.

Don't most of us have clothes and toys that our children have outgrown? Wouldn't you like to meet the family you are helping.

Get your friends, family, and children involved. Teach them the value of giving as opposed to always receiving.

I am looking for others that would like to get involved by speading the word, willing to pick up and deliver donations, help find people who need help or are willing to help.

We could work together to help one family at a time. Please check out the site and let me know if you would like to be part of the group.

www.helpneighbors.com

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  • May 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 5 helpers attended

    Helpneighbors: Swap & Donation Drive

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

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    Thank you Cara for organizing the Swap on Sunday. What a great way to help others and have everyone get what they need! ...

    —Diane

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    Thank you to Cara for hosting. Great time had by all.

    —Christina

  • February 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 3 helpers attended

    Meet and discuss future plans!
    Who's hosting? Christina, Sharon How to find us: Look for blue tablecloths Building Unity in OUR Community through Creative Reuse! The event will be going from... Learn more

  • December 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM, 2 helpers attended

    Toy Drive
    Holiday Movie Toy Drive Showing at: The Found Theater 599 E. Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA (Corner of 6th / Long Beach Blvd.) Sunday, December 12th Bring an... Learn more

  • August 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM, 10 helpers attended

    Helpneighbors: BACK TO SCHOOL Donation Drive and SWAP Event

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 17 photos

    We are going to have a Swap & Donation Drive again! Time to help our neighbors before the new school year. The donation drive will focus on helping families get... Learn more

  • May 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM, 11 helpers attended

    Donate, SWAP, and Shop

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Help Neighbors Swap & Shop + Donation Drive Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 12:00 noon. Help Neighbors Meeting &... Learn more
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    Christina Christina RSVPed Yes for Pre-Spring Clean Free Market
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    Veronika Winski Veronika Winski joined
    January 13 at 9:32 PM
    Veronika Winski
    "I'm Veronika and I always find things that I no longer use and try finding different places I can donate to where someone would be able to benefit from it. I look forward to participating in your events."
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    Christine MacDonald Christine MacDonald joined
    December 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM
    Christine MacDonald
    "I work for a nonprofit organization that helps families in Orange County move from instability/crisis to permanent housing. So often people get to move into a home, but with nothing. I would love people to help!"
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    liz quin liz quin joined
    December 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM
    liz quin
    "Hi my name is Liz and am very interested in helping others any way I can please keep me posted and would be looking forward to meet you all"
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    November 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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    "hey"
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    Jaimy Blake Jaimy Blake joined
    September 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM
    Jaimy Blake
    "What a great idea. I would love to be a part of it."
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    Sarah Parra Sarah Parra joined
    September 7, 2011 at 8:18 PM
    Sarah Parra
    "Hi Cara, I am a dancer, artist, and Mary Kay sales rep- love to be involved in activites that help other people."
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    Rebecca Rebecca joined
    August 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM
    Rebecca
    "My name is rebecca I live in Long Beach and I love your group and would loove to be a part of it. I am a giving person with stuff around the house to give away."
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    Diane Diane attended Helpneighbors: Swap & Donation Drive
    May 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM
    Diane

    "Thank you Cara for organizing the Swap on Sunday. What a great way to help others and have everyone get what they need! My husband and I appreciate all you and your husband have done to help us and others in need!..."

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    Diane Diane RSVPed Yes for Womens Plus Fashion Swap for Good 11/13 in Huntington Beach
    May 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM
    Diane
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    Womens Plus Fashion Swap for Good 11/13 in Huntington Beach
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