Eager to support refugees in the wake of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's unconstitutional executive order? The Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service desperately needs LA drivers with flexible schedules to transport refugees to critical medical, legal, and financial appointments. If you're interested in helping, please email Liz Kurtz at [email protected] and she'll set you up to help drive. Driving does not require any consistent commitment, and you can do it whenever it fits your schedule.

On January 23rd, President Trump signed an executive order barring federal funds from organizations that promote and protect women's health. Help us protect women's reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood by supporting our community bake sale! 100% of the money raised will be donated to Planned Parenthood to benefit clinics with the highest risk of being defunded.

If you live on the east side of LA - check out this club! http://www.eapd.la/ A local, community‐based Democratic club focused on the greater East Side of Los Angeles and open to all local Democrats. This vibrant and diverse organization was formed to influence lawmakers, candidates, elections, and policies that affect our communities and daily lives. The issues they are most passionate about include:

• Full equality under the law for LGBTQ people and their families
• Reproductive justice
• Strong environmental law that puts the interests of people over those of corporations
• Progressive tax policy aggressively set to help the most vulnerable in our society
• Immigration reform
• Animal welfare
• High-quality education for all
• Voting rights
• An open and ethical government that serves no one but the people

If you want to be connected with upbeat, progressive, innovative neighbors and improve our communities and their representation in our democratic process, now is the time and this is the organization. For more information, contact us at: [email protected].

Through its Writing and Alumni Programs, IOW provides a continuum of care to youth and young adults who have been impacted by the criminal justice system both during and following their incarceration. More info on how to help or volunteer here.

The California Immigrant Policy Center is committed to lifting up the voices of immigrant communities in the news. Our communications team works to provide reporters with critical information and compelling stories that highlight the importance of inclusive policies.

From Miry's List: We make lists to provide essential supplies to our families once they've been placed into housing. Most families have experienced trauma, high levels of stress and feelings of helplessness for many years. Your gifts provide them with comfort beyond the item itself or the purchase price. Thank you for putting your attention, energy, and dollars towards helping our families.