Reaching Out California

According to a February 2022 count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority,

there are 69,144 homeless people in Los Angeles County.

With a limited number of shelter beds available,

the vast majority of Los Angeles residents experiencing homelessness

have nowhere to sleep other than in tents and boxes and on bus benches.

Their problem is our problem, and also our responsibility. We would really appreciate your help.

With heartfelt gratitude, Rebecca K.

Reaching Out California is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

founded in 2015 that reaches out to people experiencing homelessness

in Greater Los Angeles, one person at a time.

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SOME OF OUR RECENT PROJECTS

BACK AGAIN ON SKID ROW TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO THE HOMELESS

SERVING HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AGAIN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

BACK AGAIN ON SKID ROW TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO THE HOMELESS

On February 5, 2023, Reaching Out California volunteers joined the Brown Bag Lady again on Skid Row, distributing sack lunches and necessities to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness

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MAKING 300 MORE LUNCHES FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN ON SKID ROW

SERVING HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AGAIN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

BACK AGAIN ON SKID ROW TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO THE HOMELESS

On December 10, 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers prepared 318 sandwiches/lunches, then packed and delivered them to the Midnight Mission to be given to homeless men and women

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SERVING HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AGAIN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

On December 4, 2022, a rainy day in Los Angeles, Reaching Out California volunteers returned to Skid Row and handed out food, clothing, and sleeping bags to our homeless neighbors

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DELIVERING 42 BOXES OF CLOTHING FOR DISTRIBUTION TO HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN

RETURNING AGAIN TO SKID ROW TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND CARE PACKAGES TO PEOPLE IN NEED

On September 9, 2022, Reaching Out California delivered 30 boxes/bags of children's clothing to a local school, and 12 boxes of clothing to a mission that provides housing to the homeless.

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RETURNING AGAIN TO SKID ROW TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND CARE PACKAGES TO PEOPLE IN NEED

On September 4, 2022, in 95 degree weather, Reaching Out California volunteers handed out freshly made lunches, clothing, and hygiene kits on Skid Row alongside the Brown Bag Lady.

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PREPARING CARE PACKAGES WITH HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND SOCKS FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN

RETURNING AGAIN TO SKID ROW TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND CARE PACKAGES TO PEOPLE IN NEED

PREPARING CARE PACKAGES WITH HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND SOCKS FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN

In August 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers packed 177 hygiene care packages for delivery to homeless men and women who live on Skid Row, and others who live on the streets.

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DONATION OF NEW SHIRTS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO HOMELESS WOMEN WHO LIVE ON SKID ROW

On August 12, 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers delivered 134 new t-shirts to the Downtown Women's Center on Skid Row, the only organization in Los Angeles exclusively dedicated to serving homeless women.

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BACK ON SKID ROW TO SERVE HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

DONATION OF NEW SHIRTS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO HOMELESS WOMEN WHO LIVE ON SKID ROW

On July 3, 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers returned to Skid Row with the Brown Bag Lady to provide relief to homeless men and women, delivering 150 hygiene kits as well as food, clothing, and other basic necessities.

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RETURNING TO SKID ROW TO DISTRIBUTE CARE PACKAGES WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

DONATION OF NEW SHIRTS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO HOMELESS WOMEN WHO LIVE ON SKID ROW

RETURNING TO SKID ROW TO DISTRIBUTE CARE PACKAGES WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

On June 5, 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers joined the Brown Bag Lady on Skid Row to provide fresh-cooked food, clothing, and hygiene kits to hundreds of grateful homeless men and women on Skid Row.

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PREPARING 200 MORE CARE PACKAGES FOR THE HOMELESS

SERVING HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

SHARING THE WARMTH 2022: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN

In May and June 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers carefully prepared 200 care packages, each containing a brand new t-shirt, a pair of socks, and basic hygiene items, to be distributed to homeless men and women.

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SHARING THE WARMTH 2022: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN

SERVING HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

SHARING THE WARMTH 2022: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN

In May 2022, Reaching Out California sponsored its fourth clothing drive, assembling nearly one thousand pieces of new and gently used clothing for distribution to homeless students at an elementary school in suburban Los Angeles.

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SERVING HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN ON SKID ROW ALONGSIDE THE BROWN BAG LADY

On March 6, 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers partnered again with the Brown Bag Lady, packing and delivering 200 clothing and hygiene packages and providing basic necessities to homeless men and women on Skid Row.

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PREPARING 200 CARE PACKAGES FOR DISTRIBUTION ON SKID ROW

PROVIDING WARM CLOTHES TO THE HOMELESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - FIFTH TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

In February 2022, Reaching Out California volunteers assembled 200 hygiene kits, each with a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and wipes, and created care packages that also included a new shirt and a pair of socks.

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300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - FIFTH TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

PROVIDING WARM CLOTHES TO THE HOMELESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - FIFTH TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

On January 22, 2022, upon learning that the Midnight Mission desperately needed sack lunches to serve to homeless men and women on Skid Row, Reaching Out California responded, preparing and delivering over 300 sack lunches.

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PROVIDING WARM CLOTHES TO THE HOMELESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROWN BAG LADY

On December 24, 2021, Reaching Out California volunteers delivered 248 bags -- each filled with brand new winter clothing and socks - - to the Brown Bag Lady, whose team hand-delivered the clothes to the homeless on Christmas weekend.

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300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - FOURTH TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

FURNISHING HOMES OF TWO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IN PROUD PARTNERSHIP WITH PATH

On November 13, 2021, Reaching Out California volunteers prepared 300 sack lunches and brought them to the Midnight Mission, on Skid Row in Los Angeles, for immediate distribution to homeless men and women in the area.

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FURNISHING HOMES OF TWO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IN PROUD PARTNERSHIP WITH PATH

On November 11, 2021, Veterans Day, Reaching Out California volunteers partnered with PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) to help furnish the new homes of two recently homeless US vets as part of PATH's "Making It Home" program.

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DELIVERY OF 240 BRAND NEW SHIRTS AND SOCKS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS

FURNISHING HOMES OF TWO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IN PROUD PARTNERSHIP WITH PATH

DELIVERY OF 240 BRAND NEW SHIRTS AND SOCKS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS

On September 8, 2021, Reaching Out California volunteers brought new short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts in every adult size, as well as new socks, to the People Concern, a local group that generously cares for the homeless.

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PROVIDING LUNCHES TO HOMELESS PEOPLE ON SKID ROW

300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - THIRD TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

After providing 300 pre-prepared lunches to the Midnight Mission on July 2, 2021, Reaching Out California volunteers hand-delivered more sack lunches to hungry men and women on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles.

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300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - THIRD TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

On July 2, 2021, as the pandemic continued to exacerbate the challenges facing many of our homeless neighbors, Reaching Out California delivered 300 sack lunches to the Midnight Mission for distribution to the homeless.

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300 MORE SACK LUNCHES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS

300 SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS - THIRD TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC

300 MORE SACK LUNCHES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS

On January 23, 2021, Reaching Out California volunteers prepared 300 sack lunches and delivered them to the Midnight Mission for distribution to the homeless men and women who are served there.

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661 BAGS OF WARM WINTER CLOTHING PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED TO HOMELESS

On January 23, 2021, a cold and rainy day in L.A., Reaching Out California volunteers delivered 661 individually prepared bags of warm clothing to the Midnight Mission to be given to the homeless.

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AREA RUGS, SHOES, AND CLOTHES PROVIDED TO THE HOMELESS

661 BAGS OF WARM WINTER CLOTHING PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED TO HOMELESS

On April 24, 2020, Reaching Out California volunteers returned to the Midnight Mission and donated area rugs, shoes, and clothing for distribution to homeless men and women.

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300 SACK LUNCHES FOR HOMELESS IN THE WAKE OF THE CORONAVIRUS

661 BAGS OF WARM WINTER CLOTHING PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED TO HOMELESS

300 SACK LUNCHES FOR HOMELESS IN THE WAKE OF THE CORONAVIRUS

On April 23, 2020, in the midst of a pandemic that has ravaged the homeless community, Reaching Out California volunteers prepared 300 sack lunches for distribution at the Midnight Mission.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CHILDREN'S CLOTHING TO A LOCAL SCHOOL WHERE MANY KIDS ARE HOMELESS

SHARING THE WARMTH 2019: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR L.A. RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

On December 20, 2019, volunteers delivered hundreds of donated shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, and shoes to a local elementary school where many of the children are homeless.

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SHARING THE WARMTH 2019: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR L.A. RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

In November 2019, Reaching Out California sponsored its third annual clothing drive for distribution to homeless men, women, and children in Los Angeles Count.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING TO HOMELESS STUDENTS AT A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHARING THE WARMTH 2019: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR L.A. RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING TO HOMELESS STUDENTS AT A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

On November 27, 2018, Reaching Out California volunteers delivered hundreds of jackets, shirts, pants, and shoes collected during clothing drives in October 2018 to homeless children who attend an elementary school in suburban Los Angeles.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHES, BLANKETS, AND RUGS TO THE HOMELESS AT LAFAYETTE PARK

SHARE THE WARMTH 2018: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN

On October 21, 2018, as part of a Reaching Out California volunteers distributed clothing, blankets, and rugs at Lafayette Park, where many homeless people are underserved and have little access to basic necessities.

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SHARE THE WARMTH 2018: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN

Between October 3 - 19, 2018, Reaching Out California sponsored clothing drives at schools in Beverly Hills. Donors generously contributed hundreds of pieces of clothing for distribution to homeless men, women, and children.

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2018 CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION AT THE MIDNIGHT MISSION IN LOS ANGELES

SHARE THE WARMTH 2018: A CLOTHING DRIVE FOR HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN

2018 CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION AT THE MIDNIGHT MISSION IN LOS ANGELES

On March 21, 2018, Reaching Out California volunteers partnered again with the Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles, providing clothing and hygiene products to over 250 homeless men and women living on skid row.

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SHARING THE WARMTH: DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHES TO HOMELESS KIDS

SHARING THE WARMTH: AN OFF-SEASON WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS

On September 22, 2017, Reaching Out California delivered over 400 shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and pairs of shoes to an elementary school in Los Angeles where many students are homeless.

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SHARING THE WARMTH: AN OFF-SEASON WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS

Between April 17 - 21, 2017, Reaching Out California co-sponsored a clothing drive with El Rodeo School to collect new and gently used winter clothes for distribution to homeless men, women, and children.

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HUMANITARIAN CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION AT MIDNIGHT MISSION IN LOS ANGELES

SHARING THE WARMTH: AN OFF-SEASON WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS

HUMANITARIAN CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION AT MIDNIGHT MISSION IN LOS ANGELES

On July 4, 2016, Reaching Out California volunteers distributed body wash, shampoo, a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste, a new shirt, new socks, and cold bottled water to over 250 homeless people on skid row.

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