Giving Good

The Offset Project implements zero waste initiatives at several special events on the Monterey Peninsula and in south Monterey County, Our zero waste volunteers guide & educate the public as to what the proper receptacle is for their waste (compost, recycle, or trash) during these events,

To provide Veterans/Active Military/Reservists and their families throughout Southern California basic home furnishings for newly acquired residences. Additionally, at Patriots and Paws for those Veteran/Military service folks that are interested, they can be matched up with a rescued companionship animal. We provide resources to support and guide them as they transition into civilian life. All provided FREE of charge.

Our aim is to make a positive impact in people’s lives by helping them meet basic needs and strengthen their support system. The OC Food Bank works with nearly 400 local charities, soup kitchens, and community organizations to end hunger and malnutrition. The OC Food Bank provides donated food, USDA commodities, and purchased food to non-profit agencies in Orange County that serve low-income families and individuals. Annually, the OC Food Bank is able to distribute more than 20 million pounds of food.

The Orange County Food Bank warehouse is 58,000 square feet, with commercial refrigerators and freezers capable of handling 20 truckloads of perishable food. At the warehouse, volunteers receive and package about 26,000 boxes of food each month, for distribution to 50 sites across the county.

The Orange County Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms provide a comforting “home away from home” for the families of seriously ill children receiving treatment in Orange County hospitals.

Caterina’s Club, a local non profit that has been remedying childhood hunger and homelessness for over ten years! Through our three programs, we serve 1,800 warm nutritional meals to underprivileged children each night, provide job skill training to teenagers, and provide housing assistance to families who reside in motels.

Providing food, clothing and promoting self-sufficiency for people in need. Heartland Hope is a faith-based 501(c)3 charitable organization founded to provide the basic necessities and services to help the working poor get back on their feet.