The Giving Spirit: Hands. Heart. Help. Hope.

The Giving Spirit is an all-volunteer, Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that unites volunteers to reach out to local individuals and families who are homeless. Twice a year volunteers gather to assemble survival kits filled with daily necessities.  The kits are specifically designed to help people experiencing homelessness survive their harsh realities. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to distribute the kits directly to those who need them most. For many volunteers, the chance to connect with those less fortunate is a life-changing experience that affirms the ever-present need for kindness and compassion.

TGS Volunteers extend their hands and their hearts to those in need, providing both help and hope.

Please join us to be a part of The Giving Spirit's December 2014 events. There are various shifts throughout the event. Click on the "more info" link to find a brief description of the duties. Each person needs to sign up individually so that we can keep an accurate count of volunteers. If you are signing up for multiple shifts, choose all of the shifts before you click "Send RSVP".

Thursday, December 11, 2014, 7:00-10:30PM: Inventory Set-up (Adults Preferred)

Friday, December 12, 2014, 3:30-6:00PM: Pack smaller kits (Children & Youth Groups Welcome)

Friday, December 12, 2014, 6:00-10:30PM: Pack smaller items into sub-assemblies (Adults Preferred)

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 8:00AM-12:30PM: Assemble Survival Kits (Adults, Children & Families Welcome)

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 10:30AM-2:00PM: Assemble Survival Kits (Adults, Families and Children Welcome)

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 12:00PM-2:00PM: Assemble Survival Kits (Adults, Families and Children Welcome)

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 10:30AM-5:00PM: Distribution & Outreach (Adults & Families Recommended)

Sunday, December  14, 2014, 10:30AM-3:00PM: Distribution & Outreach (Adults & Families Recommended)

Don't forget your waiver forms! All volunteers need to be bring a completed and signed waiver form to this event. Click here for the form for volunteers 18 years of age and under, click here for the adult form.

Free parking for volunteers at Comerica Bank. Volunteers may park for free in the Comerica Bank parking lot, 12001 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049. The lot is directly across from Brentwood Presbyterian Church on San Vicente Blvd.