Community Support Los Angeles

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Free Faith Based Support Group

**Faith-Based Recovery Group** This free faith-based recovery group offers a safe, supportive space for adults seeking healing, hope, and community. Each Friday, we come together for encouragement, connection, and honest conversation rooted in faith. Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a place to grow spiritually and emotionally, you are welcome here. 🕕 Every Friday, 6–9 PM 📍 18333 Dolan Way, Suite #203, Canyon Country 👥 Ages 18 and up 💙 Free to attend No judgment, no pressure, just support, faith, and community.

Atheists Volunteer FOOD DISTRIBUTION! Come help and give out food!

[Atheists United](www.atheistsunited.org), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, is fighting the emergency food crisis with our partners [Sunday Assembly Los Angeles](www.sundayassemblyla.com) by hosting a food distribution in Los Angeles outside our offices. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and give out over 3,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us assemble and organize food packages from 12pm - 5pm every third Friday.** From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together. Music and snacks will make it well worth your time. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with setup! **[If you're able to make a donation to our Food Distribution program please text the code "AUFOOD" to 44-321, or click here](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/atheists-united/support-atheists-united-s-food-distributions). All donations go to helping us feed our community or expand our impact.** **\*\*Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also hope you join us for dinner at a local restaurant after the event. **\*\*Safety:** COVID-19 is extremely dangerous and we prioritize the safety of our volunteers and food recipients. You must be vaccinated to volunteer. If you are not vaccinated you will be asked to leave immediately. **\*\*Parking:** Free parking for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd behind the building. **\*\*Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Marit at marit.ingebretsen@atheistsunited.org or Evan at evan@atheistsunited.org **Few things bring more joy than helping others.** Join us!

Social hike & coffee - Kenneth Hahn hike

Discussion and mutual support regarding divorce and separation.

Going through a divorce is most often a very challenging process - financially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Your way of life may change dramatically as you are faced with legal and relationship conflicts, endless discussions, heated arguments, complicated negotiations, and a myriad of choices and decisions to make. Communication between you and your spouse, often difficult under any circumstances, may become excruciatingly painful as you argue about the custody and care of your children, how much time you'll each have with them, and who is going to pay for what. While you're in the divorcing process it is hard to be vulnerable and attempt to heal and complete the past. You are angry, your spouse is angry and fighting comes all too easy. And yet, just as you must resolve your legal issues, healing and completing is exactly what can and should take place. At this time it is important to have a positive support network - good friends, family and professionals who will listen patiently and give sound advice sparingly. You do not need someone egging you on with unrealistic expectations and hurtful strategies of punishment and revenge. The Marina del Rey Divorce, Separation and Mediation Group is a resource for support as you go through this challenging life transition. The group is facilitated by Dennis A. Cohen an attorney and mediator. Using a combination of education, exercises, group encouragement and sharing, participants receive support in coping with the divorce process, learning about the law, improving communication skills, and getting the perspective of others who are also going, through the challenging process of ending a marriage. Come join us.

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

Is it True!? - Community Feed & Closing Reception

Please join us this Saturday, 7/11, to celebrate the closing of our Juneteenth group exhibition, Is It True!?, with our Community Feed from 4-7 PM It’s the last CF of the Summer and our fourth time making pizza - we are getting better and better folks! BYO - Topping - we will have the basics - bring a little something extra if you want to make yours pizza sing! As with all of our exhibitions, we close the run by breaking bread, food is a connector and this is offering that hopes to bring together folks with different perspectives, experiences and interests to celebrate expression and be in community. All are welcomed and desired. A special thanks to the artists that participated in this group show and to Marantz Moon for curating this important show. Is It True? examines the distance between liberation promised and liberation lived. More than 160 years after Juneteenth, Black Americans continue to navigate systemic inequities, wealth disparities, redlining, voter suppression, over-policing, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination. In this context, the exhibition poses a simple but urgent question: Is It True that we are free? Featuring works by five artists, Is It True? brings together perspectives that reflect joy, grief, and imagination. Through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and conceptual practices, the artists explore both personal and collective understandings of freedoms inherited, denied, fought for, and still being envisioned. 5 years ago, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. Immediately, its legitimacy was threatened. This is a metaphor for Black freedom: it can be eroded in seconds if it is not carefully tended. This exhibition recognizes freedom not as a finished achievement, but as an ongoing practice requiring vigilance, care, and collective responsibility. Is It True? Challenges artists and viewers to consider what freedoms they possess, what freedoms remain unrealized, and what role each of us plays in bringing them into being.

🔥Indoor Rock Climbing At The Post, Pasadena🔥

**Hey climbing enthusiasts!** Looking for a fun and adventurous way to spend your Friday night? Join us for an exhilarating indoor rock climbing meetup! Jaden and Marvin will wait near the front desk for attendees to arrive. Please message us if you're going to be late. **What’s Happening:** * A welcoming and inclusive environment for climbers of all skill levels. * Bouldering: Show off those climbing skills or just flail around on the wall – both are equally entertaining. * Top Roping: Heights? Pffft. We laugh in the face of heights! We should have a couple of people certified on Belay including myself. * Wisdom from Wannabe Pros: Get tips from climbers who might know what they're talking about. No guarantees, though. * Social: an opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for climbing. * Dinner afterward is optional for those seeking extra social time. **Day pass is $30 if you're not a member —** but you *might* be able to get $10 off if you say you're climbing with Marvin's Meetup. **Just give us a heads-up beforehand so one of us can be at the front desk when you arrive. Gotta work the system properly 😎.** **👟 Pack List (or don’t, I’m not the boss of you):** * Comfortable athletic clothing. * Climbing shoes and Harness (or you can rent them at the gym). * Water bottle to stay hydrated. * Your adventurous self (non-negotiable) * Positive vibes and a sense of adventure! **Parking on the lot or streets.** **First Timers: The gym requires your signed waiver.** **[https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/](https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/)** **Here are two tutorial videos:** **[https://youtu.be/Gsbu5ENrCq8?si=kUf8y2ulEN9V18L6](https://youtu.be/Gsbu5ENrCq8?si=kUf8y2ulEN9V18L6)** **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2v4brHpdxY&ab_channel=BoulderingBobat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2v4brHpdxY&ab_channel=BoulderingBobat)** **Release of Liability:** The organizer (me) of this event is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for this event is 100% responsible for his or her safety and the safety of his or her guests. **Quick Note:** If you’re planning to use Marvin for the day pass discount, just make sure to message Marvin ahead of time — He needs to be at the front desk for it to work!

Share ideas about the next philanthropic event

Enjoy good conversation meet new people no obligation to eat or drink just come and enjoy We have been supporting friends, In deed LA Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity, Pasadena Humane Society let’s think of some more film anthropic causes

Concerts in the Park: Group Potluck Picnic & Past Action Heroes (Altadena)

Come join me on **Saturday, July 18th**, for a fun evening featuring a live performance by **Past Action Heroes** at **Loma Alto Park** in **Altadena**! From rock anthems and pop classics to funky R&B favorites, **Past Action Heroes** covers it all with high-energy performances, flashy costumes, and an entertaining stage presence. They bring new life to these beloved hits, making for a fun evening of music, dancing, and great company. The concert starts at 7 PM, but feel free to arrive early at 5:30 PM to hang out, get settled, and enjoy a group potluck picnic. Please bring something to share. **Where:** Lower Loma Alta Park, Altadena **Date:** Saturday, July 18th **Meet Time:** 5:30 PM (potluck picnic) **Concert Starts:** 7 PM **Cost:** Free Also, please bring a chair, blanket, or something comfortable to sit on—anything picnic-friendly. If you’d rather not join the potluck, feel free to bring your own food. Totally up to you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

July Mixer | Bowling, Arcade, Karaoke & More (Burbank)

**\*\*Event is cross-posted with other Meetup groups; there will be members from other groups\*\*** Join us for our July Mixer at Round 1 in Burbank! This venue offers bowling, arcade games, karaoke (private rooms you can reserve) and much more. **Meeting Location:** We will be meeting near the Round 1 Burbank entrance facing Cypress Ave. (be sure not to block the entrance) **Payment**: This is a counter service venue, which means everyone will pay for their own foods/drinks at the counter. **Seating**: Seating is first come, first served - I recommend you arrive a bit early if you'd like to secure a table. I am only one 1 person and cannot secure a table for the entire group. **Parking**: Free parking at the parking structures nearby. **Guests**: Attendees are welcome to bring a guest. **Bowling**: Attendees can form their own groups/teams (no more than 6 people on each team) or I can help you find a group. Groups/teams will be responsible for putting their name down at the bowling counter and coordinating shoe rental, paying for the game(s), etc. Be sure to bring cash, as they do not allow everyone to pay separately. I have scheduled the event during non-peak hours but there may be a wait for bowling. **Arcade**: Attendees must buy game credits from their counter (next to their bowling counter) before you can start playing their arcade style games. **Karaoke**: Attendees can book their own private rooms for karaoke. You might be able to reserve in advance if you'd like (I recommend calling the venue and verifying beforehand if you're interested)... More details will be posted here on the event page as they become available. [More info about the venue](https://www.round1usa.com/locations/041btc)

Concerts in the Park: Group Potluck Picnic & Las Chikas Salsa Night (Altadena)

Come join me on **Saturday, July 25th**, for a fun evening featuring a live performance by **Las Chikas**, one of the most talented all-female bands in Southern California, at **Loma Alto Park** in **Altadena**! The concert starts at 7 PM, but feel free to arrive early at 5:30 PM to hang out, get settled, and enjoy a group potluck picnic. Please bring something to share. **Where:** Lower Loma Alta Park, Altadena **Date:** Saturday, July 25th **Meet Time:** 5:30 PM (potluck picnic) **Concert Starts:** 7 PM **Cost:** Free Also, please bring a chair, blanket, or something comfortable to sit on—anything picnic-friendly. If you’d rather not join the potluck, feel free to bring your own food. Totally up to you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!