Favorite LW Charities
The world is full of people in need year-round, and no time is that more apparent than during the holiday season. Submit information about your favorite charitable efforts (email preferred) to rutho_news@lwsb.com. Include the name of the charity and its contact information, as well as your name and Mutual number. Read on for your neighbors’ favorite charities:
• Golden Age Foundation The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is staffed and run by LW volunteers. The GAF, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works to enhance the quality of life for LW residents. People can support the GAF by sending checks to: Golden Age Foundation, P.O. Box 2369, Seal Beach, CA, 90740; tax ID: 23-7273105.
Anna Derby, Mutual 5
• Christian Outreach in Action
We feel so very blessed to be able donate 2,000-plus knit/ crochet caps with fleece scarves yearly to Christian Outreach in Action, Long Beach, for the last 10 years. This charity helps the homeless and accepts all donations. For pick-up, call (562) 326-6760.
Yvette Perdue, Mutual 10
• Long Beach Rescue Mission
The Long Beach nonprofit is working to provide 18,000 meals by Thanksgiving. Each $2.20 provided buys a plate of food and gives an opportunity for people to change lives: To end their hunger and to put homelessness behind them. To give, visit https://give.lbrm.org. The Long Beach Rescue Mission is located at 1430 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90813, (562) 591-1292, info@lbrm.org.
Lynne Lafleur, Mutual 6
• Helping the Homeless Fill Trader Joe’s paper bags with items such as new socks, jars of peanut butter, loaves of bread, crackers, protein bars, bananas, a couple of bottles of water, plastic utensils, and a card with $5. Keep the bags in your car to give to homeless people living on the streets.
Susan Hopewell, Mutual 6
• Partners in Health This Boston-based charity is dedicated to improving health care. Partners in Health received a top, four-star rating from Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit https://www.pih.org. Linda and Fred Fenton, Mutual 12
• Mouth & Foot Painting Artists
Mouth & Foot Painting Artists is a self-help association created by a small group of disabled artists more than 60 years ago. They were hoping to be able to earn a living through their artistic abilities to foster financial security. It is now an international organization.
Whether from birth defects or injuries resulting in paralysis, these artists create amazing work by holding a paintbrush with their teeth or between their toes.Visit https://mfpausa.com for information on how to give.
Laura Arnold, Mutual 14
• Mary’s Kitchen Mary’s Kitchen feeds, clothes and provides services that support and enhance the quality of life for the hungry and homeless. On a daily basis, it serves meals to 200-plus homeless men, women and families. It was started by an Irish woman who fed the homeless at a local park. I know first-hand all the good they do, as I was a volunteer there for several years. Visit MarysKitchen.Org or call (714) 633-0444.
Andree O’Brien, Mutual 17
• Precious Life Shelter Precious Life Shelter, 3622 Florista St., Los Alamitos, (562) 431-5025, supports homeless pregnant women of all ages. It is supported by the Precious Life Thrift Store, where I have been volunteering for the last 5 years. We accept all types of donations except furniture and are always looking for volunteers to assist with the donations.
Nancy L. Lopez, Mutual 15
