The Long Beach Rescue Mission stands dedicated to helping individuals overcome the homeless cycle. We achieve long term goals and make a world of difference in today's society.  The mission has opened its doors to thousands of men, women and children. It provides food, clothing, shelter and spiritual guidance to the homeless and less fortunate people of the community.

WISH LIST:
- Canned and non-perishable foods
- New Socks/Underwear for Men, Women, and Children
- Disposable Razors
- Coffee

ADDRESS:
1335 Pacific Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813

HOURS:
7:00AM - 7:00PM

WEBSITE:
http://www.lbrm.org

TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/lbrmvolunteers

One color will unite us on December 1st, 2009: (RED). Take part in turning the world (RED) to raise awareness and money for the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa on World AIDS Day.

Make your purchases count with (RED) partners who contribute a portion of sales to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa, the region hardest hit by this disease:

- Starbucks will contribute five cents on every handcrafted beverage purchased today
- Gap will contribute 1% of all sales today at stores in the US and Canada
- Dell will make double contributions on all (RED) products sold from 11/26 – 12/2
- Bugaboo will contribute 1% of revenue for all products sold

Help raise awareness of the issue by turning Twitter (RED) – use #red in your tweets and they will literally turn the color red today.  Follow @joinred for more information.

WEBSITE:
http://www.joinred.com

TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/joinred

KIIS-FM EVENT (LOS ANGELES):
Starbucks
1627 West Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867

1736 Family Crisis Center is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the safety of runaway and homeless youth, domestic violence victims and their children, and other individuals in need, and to improving their prospects for long-term survival and success.

WISH LIST:
- Interactive toys
- Videos (Educational, Sing-alongs, Disney, Sesame Street)
- Leap Frog learning toys
- Dish/Tea sets
- Littlest Pet Shop toys
- Hot Wheels
- Books
- Sports equipment
- Purses/Wallets
- Gift Cards (Target, Best Buy, etc.)
- To view the complete list, click here.

ADDRESS:
21707 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 300
Torrance, CA 90503 

HOURS:
10:00AM - 4:30PM

WEBSITE:
www.1736fcc.org

The Blind Children’s Center Los Angeles provides comprehensive early intervention, specialized education and training, in a fully inclusive family oriented environment for children ages birth through school age who are blind or severely visually impaired.  

WISH LIST:
- Music CDs for 3 to 6 year olds

- Pool toys & floats

- Sand Toys

- Alphabet letters (extra large) 

- Books with cardboard covers for small children

- Books with sound

- Dolls (culturally appropriate)
- Dress up clothes/shoes
- Puppets (large)
- Puzzles (shapes, colors, numbers, letters, community helpers)
- Sturdy books for toddlers that can be Brailled

- Toy kitchen supplies
- To view the complete list, click here.

ADDRESS:
4120 Marathon St.
Los Angeles, CA 90029   

HOURS:
8:00AM - 4:00PM

WEBSITE:
www.blindchildrenscenter.org

The Boys & Girl Club inspires and enables all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. They offer comprehensive youth development programs and services with the goal of helping young people, especially those who need us most, lead better lives.  We want to positively affect the lives of as many children as facilities and resources will allow.

LA Galaxy players, Edson Buddle, Sean Franklin & Tony Sanneh will be stopping by to meet the kids of the Boys & Girl Club of Whittier.

Visit us between 1:00PM and 2:30PM and please bring a toy from their wishlist below!

WISH LIST:
- New toys in original packaging (ages 7-18)
- Basketballs
- Soccer balls
- Footballs
- Flash drives
- Volleyballs and volleyball net
- Board games (Bingo sets, Jenga, Sorry, Connect 4, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Operation)
- Beanie Babies and Barbies
- Arts and craft supplies (paint, beads, crayon and marker sets, construction paper, etc.)
- New DVD’s (G or PG rated)
- Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc.) Kids and family computer games

ADDRESS:
7905 Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602

WEBSITE:
http://www.bgcw.org/

The Irvine Animal Care Center provides a safe, clean, caring, and enriching environment that meets the high standards of our community and provides the community a resource of trained and knowledgeable staff and volunteers.  The center places all adoptable animals into permanent loving responsible pet homes and reunites owner-identified animals with their owners and promotes human responsibility for companion animals.

WISH LIST:
- Monetary Donations
- Science Diet pet food
- Dog & Cat Treats
- Pet Beds, Blankets and Towels
- Collars, Leashes and Harnesses
- Carriers and Crates
- Cat Litter
- KMR Kitten Replacement (powder only)
- ESILBILAC Puppy Replacement (powder only)
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Hand Sanitizer
- Office Supplies
- 10’x10’ Pop Up Canopies
- Big Ticket Silent Auction Items - hotel stays, TVs, sports tickets, gift certificates
etc.

ADDRESS:
6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618

HOURS:
12-7pm

WEBSITE:
www.irvineshelter.org

TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/irvineshelter