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Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA and Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez Community Turkey Drive Going 12 Years Strong

Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA

Be the Heart of Thanksgiving in Our Community πŸ¦ƒπŸ‚ Join us on Thanksgiving Distribution Day and help bring the holiday spirit directly to families across our community. Volunteers will play a vital role in distributing Thanksgiving meals, fresh produce, and essential food items to families, seniors, and individuals in need. This is more than a volunteer opportunity. It is a chance to create moments of hope, dignity, and joy for neighbors who may be facing difficult circumstances. From greeting families and assisting with check-in to helping load vehicles and distributing food, every volunteer helps make this special day possible. Together, we can ensure that thousands of local families have the resources they need to celebrate a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving. Sign up today and join us in making a difference. Your time, compassion, and commitment can help turn gratitude into action and ensure no family is left behind this holiday season. 🧑 "The best way to give thanks is to give back."

1831 E 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90033 United States of America

11/20 Shifts will be happening at the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA - 2900 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 11/21 Shifts will be happening at Mariachi Plaza - 1831 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

To maintain the health and safety of all YMCA members, staff, and volunteers, the YMCA adheres to COVID-19 guidelines mandated by the state and county. While volunteering in person, please follow all branch safety procedures. Please do NOT volunteer in person if you or anyone in your household are a member of a vulnerable population as identified by public health officials or if: β€’ You are unvaccinated and have had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with or suspected to have Covid-19 within the last 14 days β€’ You or anyone at home currently are under a mandated isolation or quarantine order from the Department of Public Health β€’ You traveled outside of California in the last 10 days and it has not been at least 2 weeks since your Johnson & Johnson vaccination or at least 2 weeks since your second Pfizer or Moderna dose β€’ Fully vaccinated individuals may enter β€’ Unvaccinated individuals (including minors) must quarantine β€’ Within the last 24 hours have you had any flu-like symptoms, including: β€’ New Cough β€’ Fever β€’ Chills β€’ Vomiting β€’ Body Aches β€’ Diarrhea β€’ Difficulty Breathing β€’ Shortness of Breath β€’ New Loss of Taste or Smell After you have started volunteering with us, if your response becomes β€œYes” to any of the above conditions, stay home and notify a YMCA branch staff member.

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