Caring Community

#GivingTuesdayNow on Tuesday, May 5th – A new global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Below find a list of non-profit member organizations seeking support during this time.

  • Alzheimer’s Association – https://alz.org/
    • The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Every dollar raised allows the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research. 
    • To help us make 2X the impact, a generous donor has agreed to match all gifts made before midnight on May 5, up to a total of $100,000.
    • Donate here: alz.org/donate
  • Beyond Baroque – https://www.beyondbaroque.org/
    • Housed in Venice’s original city hall building, Beyond Baroque is Los Angeles leading literary/arts center, offering writing workshops, literary readings, musical performances, art exhibitions, and more to the diverse communities of Los Angeles.
    • Donate here: https://beyondbaroque.charityproud.org/donate
  • CLARE|MATRIX – https://www.clarematrix.org/
    • CLARE | MATRIX has adapted our services to continue meeting the demand for our life-changing work. It’s important that the people that need us most always have a place to turn. Your dedication to our mission of saving lives through recovery is inspiring and we are grateful for your generosity in these uncertain times. We are in this together!
    • If you would prefer to donate in-kind, CLICK HERE to access our Amazon Wish-list.
    • Donate here: https://www.clarematrix.org/support-us/donate/
  • Electric Lodge – http://www.electriclodge.org/
  • Foundation ThinkAgain! – https://www.thinkagain.org/
  • Venice Arts – https://www.venicearts.org/
    • Venice Arts’ award-winning programs provide meaningful media arts education, college pathways support, and creative career development to over 460 low-income young people, each year.
    • We are planning for an exceptional summer Media Arts Camp. Your support assures full scholarships for 100% of low-income participants plus, this year, you can direct your gift to our new food program or the other, supportive services we provide families in need.
    • Donate here: https://www.classy.org/campaign/media-arts-camp-campaign-2020/c268047
  • Venice Community Housing – https://www.vchcorp.org/
    • Thank you to all who have connected with us to help the families and individuals we serve. Your generosity has directly impacted our residents and program participants providing food, gift cards, transportation, cleaning supplies, pet food, personal hygiene products, and financial assistance. Donations have also provided our staff with masks, gloves. non-contact thermometers, and additional staffing as we continue to care for our residents.
    • Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/vchc/event/813827/
  • Venice Heritage Foundation – https://veniceheritagemuseum.org/
    • The Venice Heritage Foundation is building the Venice’s first-ever museum to tell the remarkable stories of the individuals, organizations, movements, and more that have made our city what it is today, as well as providing a permanent showcase of the community’s many treasures for generations to come.
    • Donate here: https://www.paypal.me/veniceheritage

Appeals from non-profit organizations in need of supplies and support, given the surge in demand.