Project Ropa

Cause Area

Community
Employment
Homeless & Housing
People with Disabilities
Women

Location

13970 Van Ness AvenueGardena, CA 90249 United States

Website:

https://www.projectropa.org

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Website:
https://www.projectropa.org

Active Opportunities (4)

REMOTE - Create Hygiene Kits

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Help create hygiene kits for us to distribute to people in need in the Los Angeles area. This is a great activity for children to get involved with. This activity can be done remotely by putting together items in a bag (paper bag, tote bag or reusable grocery bag are preferred). Please note: Items for the hygiene kits will not be provided by us. We recommend reaching out to your network of friends and family to source the items. All items can be travel-size or full-size. Items to include in the kits are: Essentials Shampoo Toothpaste and toothbrush Soap Body lotion Shaving cream Razor Nice to Have Deodorant Q-Tips Band-Aids Hand sanitizer Disinfecting wipes Travel-size facial tissue pack Toilet paper Lip balm Sunscreen Dental floss Hair bands Conditioner Nail cutter All kits can be mailed to us at: Project Ropa, 2851 W 120th Street, Suite E #566, Hawthorne, CA 90250 or dropped off at our warehouse in Gardena, CA. Drop off hours at our warehouse are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. We are closed on all bank holidays. Our warehouse address is: 13970 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249. If mailing please include a note with your full name and email address in the package. Please note: We are unable to provide verification of remote volunteer work for community service hours. We can only do so for in-person volunteering. To learn more about Project Ropa visit our website at: www.projectropa.org For questions or to schedule a pick up please email us: donate@projectropa.org Project Ropa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of Project Ropa is to reduce waste and reduce dignity to those in need by providing clothing and hygiene essentials.

Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
Help Distribute Hygiene Essentials to Those in Need

Flexible Schedule | Los Angeles, CA 90026

About Us Project Ropa is a small nonprofit organization on a mission to reduce waste and restore dignity to those in need by providing clothing and hygiene essentials. Project Ropa operates the only Mobile Clothing Closet of its kind in the Los Angeles area. On a bi-weekly basis our retrofitted van delivers hope as well as hygiene kits, drinking water and a full selection of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories all neatly displayed on racks and shelves to unhoused and low-income individuals and families at service sites in the Los Angeles area. At each location we operate in tandem with other mobile service providers which may include showers, haircuts, ID replacement, food pantries, medical and dental clinics and employment and housing resources. We also operate a grab and go service in the Hollywood area where people in need can receive hygiene kits and clothing essentials while they receive lunch from a partner. Direct Service Volunteer Opportunities On a bi-weekly basis our mobile clothing closet takes to the streets of Los Angeles delivering hope as well as clean clothing, shoes and hygiene kits. We operate in Echo Park on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month. We work in tandem with mobile showers as well as other service providers. We also do a grab and go service in the Hollywood area on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month between 12pm-2pm where we provide grab 'n go packs of clothing essentials and hygiene kits in tandem with a nonprofit that provides meals. Volunteer Duties Volunteers will help with distributing clothing and personal hygiene essentials directly to those in need at our service locations. Project Ropa staff will be on-site at all times during services. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Learn more about us: www.projectropa.org

Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
REMOTE - Create Laundry Kits

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Help create laundry kits for us to directly distribute to those in need in the Los Angeles area. This is a great activity for children to get involved with. The majority of the people we serve can't afford to wash their clothing. Part of the barrier is the cost of laundry detergent. You can help by creating laundry kits. In a bag (paper or other eco-friendly type is preferred) include the following items: - A laundry detergent pod or individual dry pack - Fabric softener sheets Optional: - A handwritten note or drawing which can be seasonal appropriate for an upcoming holiday - Quarters for the laundry machine All kits can be mailed to us at: Project Ropa, 2851 W 120th Street, Suite E #566, Hawthorne, CA 90250 or dropped off at our warehouse in Gardena, CA. We accept donation drop offs at our warehouse on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-3pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. We are closed on all major holidays. Our warehouse address is: 13970 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249. If mailing please include a note with your full name and email address in the package. Please note: We are unable to provide verification of remote volunteer work for community service hours. We can only do so for in-person volunteer work. Project Ropa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to reduce waste and restore dignity to those in need by providing clothing and hygiene essentials.

Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
Help Organize Clothes and Create Hygiene Kits

Flexible Schedule | Gardena, CA 90249

About Us: Project Ropa is a small nonprofit organization on a mission to reduce waste and restore dignity to those in need by providing clothing and hygiene essentials. Project Ropa operates the only Mobile Clothing Closet of its kind in the Los Angeles area. On a bi-weekly basis our retrofitted van delivers hope as well as hygiene kits, drinking water and a full selection of adult clothing, shoes and accessories all neatly displayed on racks and shelves to unhoused and low-income individuals and families at service sites in the Los Angeles area. At each location we operate in tandem with other mobile service providers which can include showers, ID replacement, food pantries, medical and dental clinics and employment and housing resources. Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help with organize clothes, creating hygiene kits and assist with stocking our van for our direct services. We have volunteer shifts available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am-2:30pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Please note: We are only able to accommodate up to five volunteers at a time in our warehouse. We are unable to accommodate larger groups. If you have any questions email us at: volunteer@projectropa.org

Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The mission of Project Ropa is to reduce waste and restore dignity to those in need by providing clothing and hygiene essentials.

Description

An Overview: Who We Are

Project Ropa, is a Los Angeles-based non-profit and certified social enterprise, paving the way towards a more compassionate, sustainable world. At its core, Project Ropa is a mobile clothing closet delivering premium, hand-selected apparel and shoes to people in need. We work to give a second life to items originally destined for landfills. In doing so, Project Ropa empowers lives, providing individuals with hygiene essentials and high-quality clothing and shoes that can open doors to future opportunities.

Our Approach: The Power of Love

Project Ropa's approach to serving our clients is deeply rooted in the concept of the intrinsic value and unlimited potential of their lives. Instead of seeing people as problems to be solved, Project Ropa views each individual as a person with unique aspirations and contributions. Many of the individuals served by Project Ropa are working to secure employment, improve their health, and maintain stable housing. Project Ropa is there to support them at every step of their journey.

Each client is welcomed to shop from our mobile clothing closet and offered one-to-one service. Project Ropa's team members work diligently to help clients find clothing they'll be proud to wear - clean, stylish, and hand-picked. This level of personalized care may require time and attention, but it is where the real impact happens. It's care that restores hope, and the clients deeply appreciate it.

Reviews

by Julio M. (September 21, 2023)

I feel it was a blessing to find this opportunity. I think it's easy to forget how good it feels to help strangers in need and as you turn your life around, you'd be surprised how rewarding it feels. Each and every person I met here have been amazingly cool to me. Whether you're younger looking for your first job or want to simply do good, you benefit from this.

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