… Leftover items go to charity. Maybe - we can do some charity fundraising or a food drive or something as well - it's good for you! Make it a regular thing. So we have put up a web site to help organize all this - got some friends to commit (some help / some stuff...) and we are trying to recruit members, vendors, givers, getters.... Sign up here. Go to the web site and sign up there too - send in photos of stuff you have to swap. http://housepartyswapnshop.webs.com If you have any ideas to …

Philanthro is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage young professionals in philanthropy, by serving as the leading platform for young professionals to connect with charitable causes through social, volunteer, and leadership activities. Philanthro is a 100% volunteer-based organization that prides itself on its core values of transparency, efficiency, and creativity. Beyond financially supporting charities, Philanthro's greatest contributions are building awarene …

We are fun and positive women in our 20's, 30's, and 40's exploring and loving all that Los Angeles has to offer, all while consciously giving back to charities we believe in, such as the Teen LUVE Foundation. *The Teen LUVE Foundation, is a non-profit 501 (c) (3), that mentors and offers workshops for at-risk teen boys and girls ages 12-17. Are you looking to: *Meet like-minded positive women? *Network for business and/or new friendships? *Try something new in 2012 and have some fun? *Enjoy …

Hello and welcome to Off the HOOK! Crochet Club!  I'm starting this group to get together with other crochet lovers!  My grandmother taught me the basics of crochet as a kid, but I'm just recently learning to read patterns and expanding my skills! Let's break the stereotype!  Crochet (hooking) isn't just for old ladies!  We welcome hookers of all ages, men and women! This group is for all skill levels and I would especially like to welcome those with children!  We will meet to work on whateve …

The purpose of this group is simple- to have fun baking cupcakes and selling them at bake sales to benefit charities that help end global poverty. We’ll be baking vegan cupcakes, and in case that sounds strange don’t worry- I promise the recipes we’ll be making won’t taste any different from what you’re used to. For those of you who love baking and making new friends, this is a great opportunity to enjoy your passion and help change people’s lives around the world. Our focus will be on supportin …

Confused about Social Media? Don’t know what use it could be to you or your business? Then our Introduction to Social Media meetup at the Microsoft Store at South Coast Plaza is for you. Come learn about how you can leverage social media to help your business, charity or education institution grow and learn more about the new technologies and services available to you. Each month we cover a single topic and have an open question and answer session ending with a meet and greet to network with oth …

Who says giving back can't be fun! This group is for people who enjoy live music, especially when its for a great cause! A benefit concert is a great way to raise funds and awareness for a cause. Join this group if you want to contribute to worthy charities and causes by attending benefit concerts around Los Angeles.

LA Tasters focuses on hosting fun and creative events that provide a taste of Los Angeles with amazing food and beverages at some of the coolest locations around town. LA Tasters will be hosting several events each month in various parts of the city, so YOU won’t have to wait months for the next fun taste! These events are also affordable, offering people a night out without a spending a “pretty penny” and each event supports a local charity. At LA Tasters, we like to pay it forward.

If you are looking to cultivate lasting friendships, better yourself and your community, do something for others, and have a great time in the process, you are at the right place. We are an affiliate of the Masonic Lodge and one of largest fraternal organization in the world. We are dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness (read our "About" section). We will be hosting a Meet and Greet open to ladies who are interested in becoming members of the Order of Eastern Star, former Job's Daughte …

  This group is all about bringing runners together to train for the LA Marathon. This year, Team Inside Out will be running as an official charity, fundraising on crowdrise.com, and equipping our runners with a comprehensive training and support program. Our goal is to raise money for Inside Out Community Arts, a nonprofit that empowers youth through arts and media programing. The full Team Inside Out experience will include: - Marathon Registration ($145 value) - SuperGym Membership (from Sep …

Meet other local fans of Disc Golf, a combination of Frisbee and golf. Make new friends while learning to play this game. Disc Golf is an exceptionally mellow game, as you walk the parks and serene outdoor areas where the courses are located. It is also a way to help keep green & open spaces in our neighborhoods. We recently started an optional $2 buy in for an opportunity to win a used disc golf disc, with all proceeds going toward a Progressive charity or non-profit selected each month. To fin …

The MWL Crochet & Crafts Meet Up welcomes everyone from beginners to advanced. Come spend some time getting to know other crocheters & knitters in the area. Come to learn new techniques or just for inspiration and fun! Please bring your own hooks, needles, and yarn.  Feel free to participate in one of our group projects.  We'll be working cat blankets for the Humane Society and caps to donate to charity for men and women undergoing Chemotherapy, burn victims, brain surgery patients, head trauma …

… So be sure you clear some space in your busy schedule to attend our monthly book club and networking event. Give yourself the gift of reading and making new friends. If you want to refer a friend to our book club... go to www.meetup.com/ClassyGalsbookclub ...that will take them directly to our site.  Because we are very philanthropic, a one time charge of  20 dollars is due upon joining.   After covering our website costs, event costs etc.,  anything left over will be applied to our Decem …

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Mission Statement: We love to ride bicycles and want to improve the quality of life for the 45,500 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties in Souther California.   Why We Ride: We ride because some of us who have direction connection to MS but all have a passion to be part of the movement to make the world free of MS.  Our weekly ride culminates in the Annual Bay-to-Bay Bike MS in October.   Most of us have been together for over five years.  Some have participated in Bi …

OC Volunteers is a group of individuals that are willing to pay-it-forward through the support of their favorite non-profits and charities. Since we can't support every charity that we would like to on a financial basis, we will post events where members can devote their valuable time to the cause they care about. To join: a. You must join as an individual b. You are required to have a recognizable photo of yourself included in your group's profile b. Please make sure your motivation is to h …