Help Takes Many Forms

From providing hot meals to assembling hygiene kits, your time, donations, and care go a long way in restoring dignity for the men at the Cardinal Manning Center.

List of Volunteer Opportunities at the CMC

Volunteer Opportunities at the Cardinal Manning Center (CMC)

If you feel called to serve those facing some of the harshest challenges, the Cardinal Manning Center offers meaningful, hands-on opportunities. Whether you’re preparing a meal or supporting long-term stability through donations, your efforts help restore hope, dignity, and direction in our neighbors’ lives. To offer your support, please use the contact information below.

For more information about any of our services, and to find available dates to volunteer, please contact us at 213-229-9971, or email us at socialservices@svdpla.org.

List of Volunteer Opportunities at the CMC

Volunteer Opportunities at the Cardinal Manning Center (CMC)

If you feel called to serve those facing some of the harshest challenges, the Cardinal Manning Center offers meaningful, hands-on opportunities. Whether you’re preparing a meal or supporting long-term stability through donations, your efforts help restore hope, dignity, and direction in our neighbors’ lives. To offer your support, please use the contact information below.

For more information about any of our services, and to find available dates to volunteer, please contact us at 213-229-9971, or email us at socialservices@svdpla.org.

Serve a hot lunch for 80-100 day center guests! Unsure about what to serve? We’re happy to help provide suggestions!
Donate baseball caps/hats, earphones, blankets, watches, drink tumblers/thermos, men’s clothing (M-XL), and shoes (sizes 9-13). We ask that all items be new and never used.
Donate non-perishable items for shelter program alumni: pasta, pasta sauce, rice, canned goods, oatmeal, pancake mix, snack packs (pretzels, chips, nuts), granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, instant coffee, tea, etc.
Help us support shelter program alumni with a one time or recurring donation towards rental assistance during times of financial hardship.
We recommend putting the following travel-size items in sealable bags: tooth brush, toothpaste, shampoo, body soap, razor, lotion, wet wipes, and a pair of socks. We also accept individual hygiene items.
Donate breakfast items for day center guests: breakfast burritos, muffins, croissants, etc. for at least 50 people or coffee grounds (50 lbs.), sugar (30 lbs.), and/or dry creamer (30 lbs.).
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