Non Profit
Our Non-Profit section highlights organizations dedicated to serving the community, addressing critical issues such as homelessness, education, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Discover inspiring stories of local heroes, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities that allow you to get involved. Stay informed about initiatives that make a difference in our community and learn how you can support the vital work of non-profit organizations in Santa Monica.
Kiwanis cleans the beach
By Joseph Palazzolo Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica members said they are fortunate to be able to support multiple Kiwanis...
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Ralphs Remodel
Ralphs on Olympic & Cloverfield celebrated the completion of a major remodel with the unveiling of a new Fresh Fare...
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‘The Pumpkin War’ helps author make peace with past projects
Cathleen Young had lost her passion for the written word. The reporter-turned-TV-movie-and-series-writer was a mainstay in the writer-for-hire scene, a...
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Santa MoniCARES hosted their first annual fundraiser – an ‘80s prom theme – at The Women’s Club on Saturday, July 27.
Santa MoniCARES is a coalition of representatives from Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and community partners. The mission of Santa...
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Youth Groups Maintain the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument
The Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee has been coordinating the almost monthly maintenance of the solid black granite VJAMM...
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Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter seeks new boardmember
The Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter has an opening for an additional Board Member. The Friends are a...
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Riot Games hosts 20 girls for coding internship
A local video game company is going from developing video games to developing the computer science careers of those not...
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Los Angeles – Bank of America Makes $2.4 Million Investment with Los Angeles Nonprofits
Bank of America has announced more than $2.4 million in grants to 84 Los Angeles nonprofits that will advance economic...
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40 tons of fishing nets retrieved in Pacific Ocean cleanup
In a mission to clean up trash floating in the ocean, environmentalists pulled 40 tons of abandoned fishing nets this...
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Citywide – Chris Carrey PAL Scholarships Recipients Receive $37,000 At Santa Monica Police Activities League Recognition Dinner
Academic dreams do come true, especially for 11 Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) youth who were honored with personal...
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