LASAN organizes a "Spread the Warmth" drive in Los Angeles to collect blankets and socks for the homeless until December 29, 2023. Donations can be made at citywide locations, excluding holidays.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department advises travelers to secure their homes by trusting someone to monitor, locking up, not oversharing on social media, and giving the illusion of occupancy.

Long Beach has opened an Inclement Weather Shelter at its Multi-Service Center to protect the homeless against cold temperatures and storms, as announced by Mayor Rex Richardson.

The LAPD and LA Recreation & Parks will host a toy giveaway in Pacoima to strengthen community ties, featuring safety officers and LAPD Baseball Team.

Riverside County Department of Animal Services partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation for 'Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope' to offer free pet adoptions and festive activities on December 16.

Southern California law enforcement will honor health care workers with a two-day Operation Holiday Cheer parade across four counties on December 18 and 19.

Los Angeles County held a burial ceremony for 1,937 unclaimed individuals, reflecting the diversity of the community and showing dignity to those who passed without family during COVID-19.

The Carson Library Open House celebrates a renovation with activities and giveaways on December 21, hosted by Supervisor Mitchell and Director Patrick.

Huntington Beach Sister City Association invites local high school students to apply for an exchange program in Anjo, Japan for the 2024 school year, with a deadline of January 12, 2024.

LAPD officers delivered gifts to kids undergoing bone marrow transplants at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, continuing a 20+ year tradition associated with the Cops for Tots program.

Lancaster, California's First-Time Home Buyer Program offers down payment assistance, helping the Birt family and others buy homes and build generational wealth.

The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services is hosting a donation drive-thru for the homeless on December 16, requesting warm clothes, hygiene kits, and other items.

The LAPD Metropolitan Division is hosting a toy giveaway at 96th Street Elementary School in South Central L.A. to build community relations and provide children with Christmas joy.