“We had a great time making sack lunches for Homeless Health Care Los Angeles! This incredible shelter helps upwards of 700 homeless people a day. They provide showers, laundry, and many more supportive services. Join us Monday, 2 PM, for another great opportunity to help others”
“Patrick really articulates the vital importance of ASOH.”
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“Our backpack and duffel bag drop-offs from our Annual School Supply Drive have begun! Our first stop was one of our long-standing nonprofit partners, First Place for Youth, who support foster youth students as they transition into high school and college. They’re ready for the new school year in their new gear!”
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“Going back to school can be exciting, but for some it can bring anxiety, stress and it can make you make you feel sad. #summertimesadness To help alleviate some of the negative thoughts, take a few tips from our teen volunteers who are going through the same back-to-school emotions.”
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“Lots of big hearts and hard work at this mornings projects by the Sacramento Kings! Team Giving connected them with more than 6 nonprofits at 4 sites to engage over 120 volunteers in support of our community. Thank you for doing good!”
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The original random act of kindness was repeated over and over because good people like you kept showing up and they constantly brought new ideas and ways of expanding the impact. At ASOH we always need funding and items to install in homes. We embrace all the ways in which you can help us achieve that. Click here for info on volunteering.
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Pacific Opera Project’s mission is to provide quality opera that is innovative, affordable, and entertaining in order to
build a broader audience. Here is more info on one of their programs that does just that.
“POP-Up productions are best described as “a party where an opera happens to be playing.”
The idea for these “simple” productions started in November of 2012 with La boheme AKA: The Hipsters. That production was done almost as an after thought during our run of Sweeney Todd. It was put together in four days, sold-out three performances immediately, and received amazing reviews from audiences and critics. The idea was to produce shows in about a week of rehearsal, with relatively low production costs and with table seating, including wine and food all for a very low price. Well, POP-Ups have come a long way since then!
La boheme was followed by a sold-out run of Il barbiere di Siviglia in March of 2013. With the addition of a small chorus, the basic formula stayed the same– bring in incredible singers for a few days of rehearsal, keep production costs low with minimal sets and just piano, and seat audiences at tables as close as possible to the stage.
In December of 2014, a revival of La boheme AKA: The Hipsters tried to stay true to the simplicity of the original production with a few important exceptions: the singers were paid nearly five times what the original cast received and the audience (5 sold-out performances) had grown from 20 tables per night to 43 per night.
In 2015 we returned with two new POP-Up productions, Ariadne auf Naxos in May and Falstaff in September. These productions will share the basics of their forerunners in that they will have a short rehearsal period and offer intimate table seating with food and wine. However, the days of small production budgets and minimal sets and costumes have past. These will be nothing short of “full” productions.
POP-Up productions are the PERFECT way to introduce your friends to opera. Fun, accessible, intimate and affordable. You’d be hard pressed to find a more affordable and enterianing night of theater anywhere else in the country.”
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Founder, Broadway Dancer Julie McLeod – Original West Side Story
“In operation since 2009, Art Without Limits was created as a result of the experience between founder Julie McLeod and Jackie Rotman. Julie recognized the power of mentorship to advance the careers of artists in ways that could not be accomplished in traditional academic settings.
After listening to the needs of artists and arts leaders around Santa Barbara, she established Art Without Limits with the mission to provide artists of any discipline with the guidance they need to thrive as successful professionals in the arts. AWoL would seek to become a catalyst to further the vision of artists are flourishing in every community.
Today, AWoL is best known for strategically matching arts and business professionals with emerging artists for intensive, one-on-one, free mentorships. Meanwhile, we offer BizArts (Business Workshops), Fiscal Sponsorships, Art Career Day Conferences, and career-launching Gallery Exhibitions and performance opportunities for emerging artists across Santa Barbara County.
Guided by the principal that “GIVING BEGETS GIVING,” all program participants are expected and encouraged to give back to their mentors, AWoL itself, and to the future generation of artists. With proper training, support and guidance, talented artists can flourish in their careers and strengthen our communities. When artists thrive, communities thrive.”
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“If you have books you don’t need, we’ll take them! We’re always looking for new or gently-used books. In response to our community’s needs and requests, we’re collecting 10,000 books this summer to distribute to all kinds of people and organizations, including local Title 1 schools, Head Start programs, group homes, shelters, kids in foster care, and senior and veterans’ programs. Receiving a book can be an invaluable gift that empowers many to better their lives through learning and discovery! Books can be dropped off at 6111 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038. Monday – Thursday 9AM – 3PM!”
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“This past weekend, Echoes of Hope hosted the first ever “Kids for Hope Day Retreat!” We invited students ages 5 – 17 to participate in a day of activities which included a flower bouquet arrangement workshop by Flower Duet, a sound bath workshop taught by Seth and Jenny from Dynasty Electrik, and mindfulness workshops led by our CEO, Stacia Rae Robitaille .
We topped off the lovely day by celebrating all their birthdays, and the children, teens, and parents went home with books and activity journals to continue their journey towards achieving more happiness and mindfulness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Special thanks to our amazing volunteers Rhonda and Jenni for their help!”
