Spreading Love for Farm Workers, Homeless, Orphans, Syria, Turkey, or Ukraine

Hi all,

With V-Day approaching, if anyone is full of love -- below are ways to spread love & kindness.

Nearly every day, I peruse news headlines and am disappointed by some corrupt, cruel, depraved, evil, hateful, and selfish individuals.

However, I've been encouraged by some kind, caring, loving, and compassionate people in our Meetup groups.

Ergo, the following is intended for you.

Thank you.

Many groups/organizations welcome financial contributions, but some also accept tangible donations.

If anyone has a heart to give:

Syria & Turkey

Jackets, sleeping bags, first aid kit, blankets, baby food, tents, gloves & scarves, etc.

- Friday, Feb 10, 10 am - 3 pm @ Irvine

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYTi9huXxy
or
https://www.icoi.net

- Wednesday through Sunday, 2 pm - 5 pm @ Santa Clarita

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=567939605382692&set=a.559342382909081

- Saturday, Feb 11, 2 pm - 5 pm @ Santa Clarita

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYPnNWPY0W

- I currently don't see anything in LA, but I'll continue to check

https://www.facebook.com/ICSC434

- Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm at Tustin

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYAFI3yJNL

https://www.sabil.us

Ukraine

OTC medicine, infant vitamin D drops, children's chewable vitamins, thermoometers, diaper rash cream, baby bottles, prenatal vitamins, kids underwear & socks, diapers, female sanitary pads

Most Saturdays, 11:00 am - 2 pm @ Irvine

https://www.facebook.com/people/Savebabyua/100087839852679

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn91NUapFDp

A group in LA sometimes collections donations

https://www.swufoundation.org

https://www.facebook.com/SWUFoundation

https://www.instagram.com/swufoundation

Homeless

Some groups collect items for the homeless, so if anyone wants more info on where to donate, lmk.

If anyone lives near Santa Fe Springs, I met a group that visits an encampment near the 5 freeway.

https://www.instagram.com/projectcoffeecup

They are on returning on Sunday, Feb 19, around 11 am.

I plan on going. The unhoused people are friendly, welcoming, and grateful.

Current needs include:

Blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, tents, rope for tarps, hygiene items, water purifiers, 5 gallon buckets with lids, inner tubes for bikes, socks, shirts, pants, etc.

Farm Workers

Since I've switched to eating a vegetarian / vegan diet, I've developed a deeper appreciation for farm workers.

If anyone has a heart to help them directly, a few groups welcome donations (such as clothes, hygiene items, & other goodies).

Los Angeles or Oxnard

https://www.celebration-nation.org/programs/mommy-and-baby-care-for-farm-workers-program

https://www.celebration-nation.org/programs/she-se-puede

or with Carmen in Oxnard

https://www.instagram.com/oxnardcarmen

https://www.facebook.com/chavaLuna02262008

If anyone ever visits Palm Springs or Joshua Tree area, there is another group of farm workers in Thermal, who also would appreciate donations.

https://www.instagram.com/ufwupdates

Orphans in Mexico

On Saturday morning, Feb 25, an organization is planning a bus trip to visit an orphanage in Tijuana.

Another group member can't attend, but offered to drop off donations at the pick-up location in San Diego.

The bus also will stop at pick-up locations in LA and South Orange County.

If anyone has a heart for helping this orphanage, please feel free to drop off donations on Saturday morning.

I won't be at the LA location, but should be at the South OC and San Diego location.

Examples of items they welcome include:

"Detergent, Bleach, Dish Soap, Heavy Duty Mops & Brooms, Large Trash Bags, Toilet Paper, Clothes Pins, Diapers (size 4,5,6 only), Pull-Ups, Feminine Products, Shampoo, Hair Conditioners, Sun Block, Body Lotion, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Pine Sol Type Cleaners, Breakfast bars - Anything you buy at the store, multiply by 10 for an orphanage need. We can also use COSTCO AND SMART & FINAL GIFT CARDS."

https://form.jotform.com/223425323740145