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Name of organizationUCLA org? Yes/NoLocationDescriptionOpportunities Contacts 
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Hunger Project


YesOn-campusHunger Project is UCLA org that works with various sites to address housing and food insecurity. Education and awareness are also key components.PATH: cook meals for unhoused veterans.

Shower of Hope: help clean mobile shower units/pass out toiletries used by the unhoused.

Safe Parking LA: pass out meals for those living out of their vehicles.
Wesbite: http://www.hungerprojectatucla.com/

Email: ucla.hungerproject@gmail.com
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Enriching Community Health Outreach (ECHO) YesOn-campus Enriching Community Health Outreach (ECHO) is a student-run 501 c3 non-profit with a mission to achieve health equity for underserved populations in the Los Angeles area through community service in our four pillars: homelessness, youth education, food insecurity, and mental health. Through service and outreach, we seek to help people holistically improve their quality of life and bridge the gap in health care access.- Internship Program: learn important skills such as event planning, grant writing, and compiling an effective CV/resume 📑

- Mentorship Program (open to all general members!): Get paired with one of our experienced ECHO members for the year! Mentees often pair with upperclassmen who have similar majors, career aspirations, or interests in order to gain valuable insight into joining other clubs on campus, getting involved with research, or applying to post graduate programs. 🔬👩🏻‍🔬

- Interested in public health or looking for ways to give back to your community? We host multiple service events each quarter for some hands-on work as well as our committees and research projects that dive into what YOU’RE interested in. 🏥🤝
Instagram: echo.nonprofit
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Bruin ShelterYesOn-campus(1) To provide fellow students experiencing homelessness with a safe and supportive environment, the basic necessities they deserve, the opportunity to invest in their education, and a place to call home.

(2) To empower shelter volunteers to become social justice leaders, philanthropists, and innovators.

(3) To be an open-source model for other universities to create student-run shelters.
Volunteer recruitment for Spring is open! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq3WkKKvL_5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Projects include
- The Backpack Project
- LA Food Panel
- LA Housing Panel
- LA Healthcare Panel
Website: https://bruinshelter.org/

Email: bruinshelter@gmail.com
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Habitat for HumanityYesOn-campusTo promote the mission of Habitat for Humanity International through building, fundraising, advocating, and educating in the UCLA community.Site Builds (Join us to help build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter)Instagram:uclahabitat
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Good Clothes Good PeopleYesOn-campusGood Clothes Good People (GCGP) is a student-run nonprofit organization that believes students have the right to basic resources so they can focus on their future. We offer numerous hygiene products in addition to formal-wear, crutches, and umbrella rentals. Additionally, we encourage you to BYOB (bring your own bottle) to refill empty containers with shampoo, conditioner, body soap, lotion, detergent, and more. We hold events on campus and on the Hill to spread knowledge of our initiatives. Most importantly, GCGP offers our services with an emphasis on environmental awareness. Some of our most popular events include Bruinwalk hygiene refill stations and clothing swaps.Volunteers run a FREE redistribution center and clothing closet in the Student Activities Center (SAC) B54. UCLA undergraduates are welcome to pick up school supplies including, but not limited to, binders, folders, notebooks, pens, and highlighters. Follow Instagram @goodclothesgoodpeople for the latest event updates
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USAC Community Service CommissionYesOn-campusCSC is the community service focused office of UCLA student government (USAC). It serves both as an umbrella organization for 33 student-run service projects, and a center for the service efforts of the campus community, using large-scale service programming, and advocacy & awareness initiatives to engage UCLA students in service.Join USAC CSC support the functioning and development of student-run community service projects and activities through resources, co-programming and coalition building efforts. Director & Staff applications for 23-24 open mid Spring 2023! Website: https://uclacsc.org/
Instagram: @uclacsc
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Mobile Clinic ProjectYesOn-campusThe Mobile Clinic Project at UCLA aims to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations in the greater Los Angeles area by connecting them to the existing continuum of care.

Most importantly, we strive to establish a safe, nonjudgmental environment where people of all backgrounds can receive direct medical care, legal advocacy, and compassionate connection.
(1) Health Education
(2) Advocacy
(3) Logistics
(4) Referrals
(5) Database
(6) Grant Writing
Website: https://www.mobileclinicproject.org
Instagram: uclamobileclinic

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Project LuxYesOn-campusOur mission is to inform students about houselessness and barriers to healthcare, and provide them with opportunities to create tangible change within these communities through multiple volunteer, advocacy, and fundraising events.(1) Volunteering with local organizations that serve the unhoused community (through care packages, food/water distribution, etc.)
(2) Learning more about current legislation/laws to become better advocates.
(3) Opportunity to become certified as an enrollment counselor through Covered California and work 1-on-1 with individuals experiencing houselessness to get the health insurance that they need.
Website: https://uclaprojectlux.wixsite.com/website
Instagram: @projectluxucla
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Volunteer CenterYes (Admin-run) On-campusThe UCLA Volunteer Center coordinates service activities on campus and throughout Greater Los Angeles to inspire members of the extended UCLA family to give of their time and talent. As part of the Student Affairs division and Residential Life, the Center strives to make a positive impact upon UCLA and the Greater Los Angeles community.(1) UCLA Volunteer Day (in collaboration with USAC CSC)
(2) One Bus One Cause
(3) Volunteer Appreciation Week
(4) Fall Harvest Feast
Website: https://volunteer.ucla.edu
Instagram: uclavolunteer
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Name of organizationUCLA org? Yes/NoLocationDescriptionOpportunities Contacts 
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Food on FootNo 1625 Schrader Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
(back parking lot of the LGBT Center)
Providing food, clothing and support to La’s homeless community

Jobs and housing program to help people get back on their feet
Every Sunday volunteers distribute food and supplies

Can donate/ fundraise
Website: https://www.foodonfoot.org/

Email:
info@foodonfoot.org
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Harvest HomeNo2118 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (3.2 miles away)Supporting homeless women during pregnancy

-Sorting donations

-Providing cleaning/set up services

-planning baby showers
Group and individual volunteer opportunities

Can donate/fundraise
Website: https://www.harvesthomela.org/
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LA Family HousingNo 7843 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(kinda far, 17 miles)
Various programs to provide resources and activities for families transitioning out of homelessness and povertyVirtual Opportunities: Lunch and Learn, Welcome Home Kits Assembly

In-Person: Crafts for kids, Socials and parties for residents
Website: https://lafh.org/

Email:
volunteer@lafh.org
lafh.org/donategoods
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LA Food BankNoVarious sites all throughout LA county; main site is kind of far (about 40 min away close to Skid Row) but other sites like one in hollywood, koreatown a little closerPackaging and distributing food to the food insecureVirtual opportunity: purchasing personal hygiene kits

Lots of sites to volunteer at
Website: https://www.lafoodbank.org/

Email:
amartinez@lafoodbank.org
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Meals on Wheels WestNoIn the santa monica, marina del rey, westwood areaDrive/deliver meals to food- insecure senior citizens that are unable to visit the grocery storeNo virtual opportunities Website: https://mealsonwheelswest.org/

Email:
info@MealsOnWheelsWest.org
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My Friend’s PlaceNo5850 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Supports homeless youth in building self sufficiencyGroup opportunities - working in the garden, serving meals, organizinWebsite: https://www.myfriendsplace.org/

Email:
info@myfriendsplace.org
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Safe Place for YouthNo340 Sunset Ave,
Venice, CA 90291
Safe Place for Youth prioritizes low barriers for entry, harm-reduction, a trauma-informed approach, and the provision of a safe, supportive environment.

They do this through a continuum of care that includes street outreach, access center services, case management, health and wellness, and education and employment programs
Provide a list of volunteering opportunities

Examples of individual opportunities include

Sponsor Meals
Pick up and serve meals

Manage clothing closet
Website: https://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/

Email:
info@safeplaceforyouth.org
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School on WheelsNoDone over zoom and can be completed on campusTutor unhoused children and help them with schoolwork. One hour tutoring session weeklyPrimarily virtualWebsite: https://schoolonwheels.org/

Email:
contact@schoolonwheels.org
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The Midnight MissionNo601 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USAoffering counseling, education, training and job placement to the city’s homeless population, as well as food, shelter, personal hygiene and medical careNo virtual opportunities seen

help with meal services, giveaways and other special projects
Website: https://www.midnightmission.org/

Email:
alinares@midnightmission.org
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