By Staci Baird on May 19, 2026

Do Good. Feel Good.

Find local volunteer opportunities, nonprofit fundraisers, community events and ways to support organizations in and around La Verne.

Xavier Lassalle, co-owner of Crazy Bear Bikes in La Verne, inflates the tires on bikes assembled by volunteers at the shop's workroom in December 2025. The bikes were donated to La Verne's Lights & Sirens Toy Drive, a collaborative effort between the La Verne Firefighters and Police Associations, Hillcrest Senior Living and Care Community, and Crazy Bear Bikes. Photo by Staci Baird/La Verne Daily News

Updated Aug. 27, 2026

Every donation helps raise funds for the Bonita High School Choir Program and supports all the exciting opportunities planned for the year ahead.

You Are Not Alone program

If you’re a senior, age 50 or older, living alone in La Verne, or know someone who is, the YANA (You Are Not Alone) program is here to offer support. YANA is a free, caring service created by the La Verne RSVPs to check in on you or your loved ones. Through phone calls or personal visits on scheduled days, we make sure you’re doing well and feeling connected. You’re never alone with YANA! If you are interested in learning more about the program, give us a call at (909) 805-5932.

A Veterans Service Officer is available at the La Verne Community Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (909) 596-8776

Tri-City Mental Health Services Community Navigators

Are you in need of resources? MHSA Community Navigators can help!
• Community Navigators are Resource Specialists who provide linkage and referrals to community resources.
• Community Navigators serve the cities of La Verne, Claremont, and Pomona.
• Anyone from the community can contact a Community Navigator if ever in need of resources.
To contact a Community Navigator, please call (888) 436-3246.

**Free clothing distribution:** Every first Saturday of the month 8:30-10:30 a.m. at La Verne United Methodist Church (3205 D. St., La Verne). Clothing for men, women and children, shoes, and purses. Call (909) 593-2013 or email laverneumc@gmail.com for more information.

How to get involved locally

Mckinley: Give the Gift of Time

There are many ways to give your time at McKinley. We’ll work with you to find the right opportunity based on your interests, skills, and availability. Learn more

Aging Next seeks volunteers

We are looking for volunteers 55+ who want to make a difference in their community. AgingNext volunteers help our clients thrive at home in many different ways. Delivering meals, providing transportation, helping at a local senior center or police department are just some of the ways our reliable, compassionate volunteers make a difference in our local communities every day. Contact us to become a volunteer. We’ll match your skillset or desired activity to our clients’ needs so you can help seniors age with confidence. Please call (909) 621-9900 or visit www.agingnext.org.

Dave & Maggie's Center

Donate quality clothing, gently used household items, and medical devices to Dave & Maggie's Center store 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 1351 Palomares Ave., La Verne. Call (909) 480-8901 for more information.

Friends of the La Verne Library

Donate new or nearly new books Tuesday-Saturday during normal library hours. All proceeds fund programs at the La Verne Library.

GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman's Club

This local chapter of the international philanthropic General Federal of Women's Clubs supports other nonprofits such as Sowing Seeds For Life, Shepherd's Pantry, House of Ruth, Inland Valley Humane Society, Shoes That Fit, For Goodness Cakes, Eye-DAS, Ronald McDonald House, City of Hope, and more by fundraising and volunteering our time and efforts. Find out more about the club at lvsd.org or email GFWCLVSDWC@gmail.com.

Hillcrest Thrift Store

The Hillcrest Thrift Store is open 8 a.m.-noon Mondays and Thursdays. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Leslie Duran, Philanthropy Specialist, by email at lduran@livingathillcrest.org or by phone at (909) 392-4309.

All revenue generated by our Thrift Store goes directly to the Hillcrest Benevolence Funds, which include the Benevolent Fund and the Good Samaritan Fund. These funds are designated to support the needs of Hillcrest residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their resources.

The Good Samaritan Fund specifically bridges the gap between the cost of providing skilled nursing care and the reimbursement offered by Medi-Cal. This fund enables Hillcrest to serve not only its residents but also older individuals in the broader community who are on Medi-Cal.

Precise Hospice Care, INC.

Be a volunteer! Make a difference in someone's life, make a difference in your life. Meet new friends, create lifelong memories. Earn hours for college applications. Call (818) 351-9075.

CLASP helps Claremont Unified School District students develop the skills they need to succeed in school. Our intergenerational team of community members, high school and college students is committed to helping young people find a love for learning during challenging times. Learn more at https://www.clasp4kids.org/

A new partnership between **Bithiah’s Family Services** and the **Dolly Parton Imagination Library** is working to bring the joy of free books to children across the East San Gabriel Valley. Through this collaboration, eligible children will receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book delivered to their home each month to help foster a lifelong love of reading. Learn more and donate

Free clothing distribution: Every first Saturday of the month 8:30-10:30 a.m. at La Verne United Methodist Church (3205 D. St., La Verne). Clothing for men, women and children, shoes, and purses. Call (909) 593-2013 or email laverneumc@gmail.com for more information.
St. Damien's Food Pantry: Serving families near and far who are in a food insecurity crisis or who just need a helping hand for a week or two.
Meals on Wheels: Delivers hot lunches to homebound seniors in the San Dimas/La Verne area.
Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity: For information on current volunteer opportunities email info@habitatpv.org
Inland Valley Hope Partners Food Bank: This local food bank is in need of water, socks, gloves, small rain ponchos and blankets. Other needs include food items that do not require cooking or refrigeration, and fresh fruit is always welcome.
Sowing Seeds for Life: Sorts and distributes food to those in need.
Bithiah's Family Services: Crisis housing, training, support, and resources to those working with vulnerable children.
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A.: Provides opportunities for individuals and groups to support animal care, advocacy, and rescue.
La Verne-San Dimas Educational Foundation: Volunteers support students and staff across local schools.
University of La Verne: Offers community service opportunities through courses and various community engagement initiatives.

➡️ Are you organizing a volunteer opportunity, nonprofit fundraiser or community service event in La Verne or the surrounding area? La Verne Daily News wants to help spread the word. Email information, flyers or announcements to hello@lavernedaily.org for possible inclusion on our website, newsletters or local coverage.