We made blankets. We packed 100,000+ meals. We provided turkeys for those who needed them. We served almost 2,000 T-Day dinners. We delivered 400+ throw blankets. We helped kids with Down syndrome. We fed and entertained the Rescue Mission's residents. We delivered checks all over the world. We delivered 4,000 Cardz for Kidz for Thanksgiving. We had loads of fun at the District Foundation Gala at SOFI. We partnered with Granada Hills, Van Nuys, and Calabasas Rotary Clubs on projects. We prepped meals for over 2,000 Hope of the Mission residents. We engaged with 10 different companies for fundraising. We bought bikes for kids for Christmas. We had spooky fun at Halloween.We raised $20,000+ from our successful Poker Event so we can do more in 2025.
The club presented a $3,000 check to the Ovarian Cancer Circle at their 15th annual “Teal There’s A Cure” Comedy Night on Nov.14th. Photo: l to r - Sandy Rosenholz, Rabia Dahl, Paulinda Schimmel, Bryna Hornstein, Shelley Eisinger Stark, Lois E. Koch, Eva Haines, & Jerry Wald.
The club participated at Michael's Meals where Thanksgiving dinner was served to the homeless. They were also provided with blankets, gloves, scarves, and hats. The event honors the memory of Michael Owens, who worked in Los Angeles City Councilman Blumenthal's office. Click on the photo to watch a video.
Join us for a magical holiday experience at the Angel City Celebration 2024 on December 7 from 10 AM to 3 PM, at Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park in Los Angeles! This festive event, organized by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles 5 and CRSSLA, will spread the joy of the season to South Los Angeles youth and families. Together, we can make this holiday season unforgettable for our community. To volunteer
EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON PARK 905 E. EL SEGUNDO BLVD., LOS ANGELES 90059
Rotary District 5280, in partnership with Hope the Mission's The Woodlands transitional housing facility, will be hosting a heartwarming holiday craft program. This community service event will bring joy and create lasting memories for 100 families (approximately 300-400 individuals) currently residing at the facility. Volunteers are needed to help the families in creating their own holiday decorations through guided wreath-making and gingerbread house decorating sessions. We will provide a much-needed sense of normalcy and celebration during their housing transition.
21851 W. Victory Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303 United States of America
NOTE MEETING DETAILS: We will meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month live, in-person at PINSTRIPES Topanga for a lunch meeting; it will also be on ZOOM. Meetings on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month will be on ZOOM only.