Community Service Los Angeles

North Long Beach Community Clean Up 🧽

Hey all! Let’s meet up to do some community cleanup- over the past month I’ve been making an effort to pick up trash around my neighborhood. We will meet at Houghton Park near the picnic benches (on the Myrtle side) and walk around the area- to the nearby Starbucks and donut shop while picking up trash! Both trash bags and gloves will be provided for clean up- hope that you can make it!

Possi Global's Life is Positively Remarkable Forum featuring Benedicta Ogbonnaya

**Join Us for the Life is Positively Remarkable Forum!** **📍 Online Event** – Join from Anywhere **📅 Date:** Monday, May 18, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 9:00 AM PT / 9:30 PM IST **🎤 Special Guest: Benedicta Ogbonnaya** Hosted by Cys Bronner, ActionSteps4Success Founder and Possi Global Gratitude Evangelist **Secure your spot today! The Positively Remarkable Forum** **[TinyURL.com/PossiPossi](TinyURL.com/PossiPossi)** Step into an inspiring and heartfelt conversation centered on one of the most meaningful Pillars of Strength: **Show That You Care**. Our featured guest, **Benedicta Ogbonnaya**, is a visionary leader, pastor, educator, and humanitarian with more than **28 years of experience** in community service, public health, and advocacy for underserved populations. As Founder and CEO of **Give Water Give Life**, Benedicta leads global efforts to provide clean drinking water to communities across Africa, changing lives through compassion, leadership, and service. Her professional journey includes leadership roles in **early childhood development, public health outreach, and pastoral care** — and her commitment to supporting the unhoused, disaster recovery, and interfaith collaboration has touched lives from **Haiti to Appalachia to Venice Beach**. 💬 Topic: **Show That You Care** Compassion + Service = Positive Impact In a world that often moves too fast, caring deeply for others can be one of the most powerful acts of leadership. The pillar **Show That You Care** reminds us that kindness, empathy, and service are not weaknesses — they are strengths that uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and inspire hope. Benedicta will share insights from her extraordinary journey of humanitarian leadership, faith, public health, and community outreach, offering powerful reminders of how compassion in action can create meaningful and lasting change. ✨ Why Attend? • **Be Inspired by Purpose:** Learn how one person’s commitment to service can impact lives around the world. • **Strengthen Compassionate Leadership:** Discover practical ways to lead with empathy and care. • **Expand Your Perspective:** Explore how service and positivity create ripple effects in communities. • **Connect with Community:** Engage with like-minded individuals committed to making positivity a habit. Hosted by **Cys Bronner**, Founder of ActionSteps4Success and Possi Global Gratitude Evangelist, this forum continues the mission of helping individuals live with greater purpose, gratitude, and positivity. This session is part of the powerful **7 Pillars of Strength** from Norm Dominguez’s acclaimed book *The Magic of Positivity*, with this month’s focus on **Show That You Care** — the pillar that reminds us meaningful change begins when we genuinely care for one another. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, encouraged, and reminded that **Life is Positively Remarkable!** **Secure your spot today! The Positively Remarkable Forum** **[TinyURL.com/PossiPossi](TinyURL.com/PossiPossi)** #Positivity #ShowThatYouCare #PossiGlobal #LifeIsPositivelyRemarkable #Leadership #CommunityImpact #HumanitarianLeadership #PersonalGrowth #InspiredLiving #ActionSteps4Success

Community Hiking event

This is an outdoor group hiking event for people that want to be physically active in nature, relax, connect, and communicate. Please dress relaxed, light beverages e.g water and energy drinks will be provided. Donations are acceptable via Venmo, Zelle. We will be meeting up at the Fern Dell sign entrance. The starting point will be from the Fern Dell trail until the end of the Griffith Park trail.

Coffee & Social Walk (Pasadena)

Join me for a relaxed Sunday as we get together for a late afternoon coffee and stroll. We’ll **start by meeting at Superba** for coffee and light mingling. From there, we’ll head out for a group coffee walk through Pasadena, taking in scenic routes and charming neighborhoods along with visiting the Caltech campus together as a Meetup community. There’s no better way to stay connected with friends and new acquaintances than through a fun, low-pressure activity like this. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet friendly faces, or just want a low-pressure, outdoor activity, this meetup is for you. **Time:** 5 – 7:30 PM **What to Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate attire, positive vibes, and a friendly spirit! **Superba Snacks + Coffee** 712 South Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 ***Note:*** *Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! We’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through Pasadena’s beautiful residential neighborhoods and explore the Caltech campus along the way.*

May Fertility Cafe- Community support

**The Fertility Café:** Conversation, Care & Community Hosted by *Peggy Daglian, LMFT* at Fertility Family Services, a licensed mental health specialist in reproductive care and family planning. The Fertility Café is a welcoming monthly in-person gathering where individuals at any stage of their fertility journey can connect over coffee or tea in a supportive and respectful environment. These conversation circles offer a space to share experiences, listen, and build community with others who understand the fertility journey. Each gathering is guided by a fertility professional to help foster thoughtful conversation and a safe space for everyone attending. Location: Neighbors and Friends Café – Old Pasadena 88 East Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103 Date: May 21st\, 2026\| 6:00–8:00 PM Cost: Free to attend. RSVP required. RSVP via Meetup or https://linktr.ee/FertilityFamily What to Expect: • A warm, supportive community conversation • A respectful and confidential environment • Insight and guidance from a fertility and wellness specialists • The opportunity to connect with others navigating similar experiences. * Please RSVP through Meetup or https://linktr.ee/FertilityFamily so we can keep the group comfortable in size. *Start with coffee, stay for community.*

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

Atheist Community Yard Sale!

Support **Atheists United Los Angeles** at our second-ever community yard sale! Whether you’re looking to clear out your closet, find a hidden treasure, or volunteer for a good cause, we need your help to make this event a success. **TABLING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!** **Do you have a trade, art, business, charity you want to promote?** For the first time ever, we're opening this yard sale up to anyone who wants to table in our parking lot as well! (Email [evan@atheistsunited.org](mailto:evan@atheistsunited.org) for inquiries.) **100% of proceeds** go directly to Atheists United’s charity programs, including our food distributions, student scholarships, highway cleanups, secular youth group, etc. #### **🗓️ When & Where** * **Sale Dates:** Saturday, May 30th * **Time:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM * **Location:** 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Parking lot around back of Center for Inquiry LA building) #### **📦 How to Donate** Have items gathering dust? Turn them into a donation! We are hosting three drop-off days leading up to the sale: * **Drop-off Times:** 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM * **Dates:** Wednesday (May 27), Thursday (May 28), & Friday (May 29) #### **🎾 What to Donate / What NOT to donate** We can not accept all donations. Please review before donating. Itemized donation receipts will be available upon request. * **We WILL NOT Accept:** Large Furniture (Couches, beds, dressers), Large Tables, Oversized Art, Weapons of any kind, Heavily soiled or broken items * **We Want:** Books & Media, Clothes & Accessories, Kitchen Supplies & Small Appliances, Workout Equipment, Tools, Party Decor, Children's Toys & Games, Art & Home Decor, Folding Tables & Chairs, Plastic Bins & Office Supplies, etc. * **No Returns / No Consignment:** All donations to Atheists United are final. Anything not sold by Sunday afternoon will be donated to local thrift stores to ensure nothing goes to waste. #### **🤝 Get Involved** Not only do we need shoppers and donors, but we also need **volunteers**! Help us sort, price, and manage the sale. It’s a great way to meet the community while supporting our secular service programs. Volunteer opportunities Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! * **RSVP** to sign up as a volunteer * **Volunteer Expectations:** All participants and volunteers are required to follow the [Atheists United Code of Conduct ](https://www.atheistsunited.org/policies)to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.

Give Back This Memorial Day Weekend: LA Food Bank Volunteering

**Volunteer Opportunity with the LA Regional Food Bank.** Join us this Memorial Day weekend for a meaningful morning of service and community impact! We are excited to volunteer together at the LA Regional Food Bank, helping support individuals and families across our region. A huge thank you to Heinzel Factora for organizing this opportunity for our group and making it easy for us to give back in such a direct and impactful way. **Date: Saturday, 05/23** **Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM** **Location: 2300 Pellissier Place, City of Industry, CA** We’ll be: • Creating food kits for individuals and families • Sorting produce for fresh Produce Kits **Important details:** ***You must also register via the LA Food Bank through the link below** *[2nd Step - Sign up to Volunteer with LA Food Bank with this link here](https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0338&console_type=event_list&res_code=w7dYMO&ht=1) - Volunteers must be 18+ *Wear comfortable closed-toe and closed-heel shoes - Hair must be tied back and covered *Upon registration with the LA Food Bank , you will receive a confirmation email with full logistics This is a great chance to give back, connect with others, and make a real difference in our community. Bring friends and family and make it a meaningful group experience! **Questions? Contact Heinzel Factora at 415.275.0906**

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #35 at Lacy Park and Beyond (San Marino)

**Hi All, Wahayn Here,** **MEETUP TIME - 5:45 - 7:45 PM** **DO YOUR BEST TO GET THERE AT 5:45, WE WILL BE LEAVING NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm.** I am Back, let's head out on another adventure. We’ll be repeating this walk every two weeks until further notice. Come join me for a fun and active evening as we continue our bi-weekly **10k-Steps Walking Challenge!** **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

Hope on the Move Thursdays! (Helping the homeless @ Olvera St.)

🌟 Join us for our outreach event! 🌟 🗓 **When:** Every Thursday at **7:00 PM** 📍 **Where:** 640 N Spring St. (Look for the group with wagons setting up, you can’t miss us!) (The RSVP's is not indicative of how many people will be there, we always get from 10-25 people every Thursday) *Here's what to expect:* 🚶‍♂️ We’ll walk to **Olvera Street** to hand out warm meals and snacks, then head over to **City Hall** to share the rest! 🍽️ We serve **100 people** each night, so every contribution counts! 💧**Please try to bring, any one of the following items:** Zip Lock Bags(any size), bananas, individually packaged chips, and or juices to share! Our amazing team of volunteers is ready to make a difference, and we’d love for you to join us! ❤️✨ Follow us on: [instagram.com/dbnohelps](http://instagram.com/dbnohelps) Please check out our [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/K9Y8EIEJYRN1?ref_=wl_share)

Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

Pickup volleyball - Thousand Oaks (20s - 30s)

We are trying to set up weekly volleyball games. Will update the location soon, will be somewhere in the thousand oaks area. If enough people want to play we can definitely make it a weekly thing!