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.
Brief: Art for a cause
The seventh annual ART for CLARE event will be held at Bergamot Station on Sunday, June 2, from 1 p.m....
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UCLA Family Commons to close doors
People attend the opening of UCLA Family Commons in 2009. (File photo) SECOND STREET — A family wellness center known...
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Brief: Red Cross to shut down for renovations
File photo The Santa Monica Red Cross needs a transfusion of nails, lumber and labor — stat. The branch will...
Read moreBrief: Photography comes to Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica is introducing the National Photography Program, which teaches youth the art and...
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Brief: Samohi charity picks Step Up on Second
Justin Sardo stands by one of his Pocket Change boxes at Santa Monica High School. (File photo) Pocket Change, Santa...
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Executive director leaves youth center
Oscar de la Torre (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) PICO BLVD — The head of an embattled youth organization stepped down...
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Seniors get new hangout
Seniors cut a rug on Monday at WISE & Healthy Aging. It was the opening day for Club 1527. (Photo...
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Photo: CCSM officially opens new housing complex
(Photo by Daniel Archuleta) Community Corporation of Santa Monica Executive Director Sarah Letts (right) cuts the ribbon for the newly-opened...
Read moreBrief: New Directions, Wells Fargo partner up for vets
On Wednesday, New Directions, a veterans service agency, and Wells Fargo will announce a $100,000 partnership to support those who...
Read moreBrief: St. Joseph hosts benefit gala
Community service although noble, is often a thankless endeavor. St. Joseph Center looks to rectify that this spring. On Saturday,...
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