Sewing for a cause
August 8, 2019
As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Jessica Nilsen of Troop No. 6252 wanted to create a service project that could garner community support. The Saugus High senior
Charity Events
Charity Events
Zonta Club’s Lunafest returns to Canyon Theatre Guild
August 7, 2019
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit organization that strives to empower women locally and internationally through service and advocacy, is hosting its ninth annual Lunafest, a short-film festival
Calling all cornhole enthusiasts: Avenues SLS cornhole tournament returns
August 2, 2019
Avenues Supported Living Services, a nonprofit created to support people with developmental disabilities in remaining active in their communities, is hosting its third annual Cornhole Tournament FUNdraiser and Silent Auction
Gentle Barn turns 20 with star-studded celebration
July 31, 2019
The Gentle Barn has been rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to animals and children for 20 years, and will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in September with an intimate evening
Magicians dazzle the audience to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease
July 28, 2019
Ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages gathered around the stage at Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday morning to be both awed by magic and support a charitable cause during the second annual Conjuring for a Cure event.
Students looking for donations to benefit low-income and homeless families
July 26, 2019
The Oasis, a project created by a group of Global Prep Academy students dedicated to collecting unused clothing and other donations to give back to those in need, is once
Up the ante and ‘Hold ‘Em for Family Promise’
July 24, 2019
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first Hold ‘Em for Family Promise poker night fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “Want
Straightening Reins founder retires from teaching to focus on nonprofit
July 19, 2019
Deborah Rocha has worn many hats over the past few years. She was a teacher for 34 years, Saugus Teachers Association president for 11 years and founder of SRD~Straightening Reins,
Princess Cruises conducts summer community outreach
July 17, 2019
Princess Cruises employees have had been busy this summer with their Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach here in Santa Clarita, including efforts to help the homeless and remove graffiti
Family Promise to host two fundraisers in coming weeks
July 17, 2019
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, has begun gearing up to host not one, but two fundraisers this summer. Executive Director Roché
11th annual ‘SILENTS Under the Stars’ returns to Hart Park
July 16, 2019
William S. Hart is a household name in Santa Clarita, yet many aren’t familiar with the work that made him famous. “SILENTS Under the Stars” will showcase Hart in one
Kitty Cafe helps raise funds for shelter animal vet costs
June 30, 2019
Pet lovers of all ages crowded into Shelter Hope Pet Shop on Sunday afternoon to snuggle with some furry feline friends as the nonprofit held its first Kitty Cafe event.
Students tackle low-income and homeless problem in Santa Clarita
June 22, 2019
Global Prep Academy students don’t just want to want to make an impact on the community — they’re already doing it. They’ve collected hundreds of articles of clothing as well
Student-run pop-up shop to benefit low-income and homeless families
June 18, 2019
When a group of Global Prep Academy students wanted to bridge the gap between the affluent and low-income families in the Santa Clarita community, the result was The Oasis, a
‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families
June 15, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday. The mental health day, which was free to attend,
Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser
June 13, 2019
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a “Warehouse Blowout Sale” on June 22-23 in Castaic to benefit the Veteran Center. The collaborative received a donation from AMS (Advantage
Mental health day to help veterans and their families
June 5, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday, June 15. The “mental health day,” which is
23rd annual ‘Heart of the West’ to benefit special needs therapy programs
June 5, 2019
Carousel Ranch, a nonprofit that offers equestrian therapy and vocational training for children and young adults with disabilities, is expecting a sellout crowd for their 23rd annual Heart of the
Jared Monroe Foundation gala honors those with mental illnesses
May 31, 2019
The Jared Monroe Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and support for bipolar disorder, held its inaugural gala on Thursday at The Oaks Club in Valencia. Jared Monroe,
Backpack Walk brings community together to honor local veterans
May 25, 2019
Local veterans and their families gathered early Saturday morning for the Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk at Realty Executives in Newhall. The 3-mile walk was created