- MISSION STATEMENT - DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption. ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!! Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to Dog Beaches, Bark P …

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide loss. Who should join: Anyone who cares about our mission! Whether you are someone who has suffered suicidal depression, someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, or someone who simply cares about our cause, the OC AFSP Chapter …

The purpose of the Eddie Nash Foundation is to work to create an enlightened world without violence, by breaking the cycle of hate resulting from abuse, prejudice and all forms of violence effecting our youth, through recognition and financial contributions to community programs and organizations that support the goals of the foundation.

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  We're based in Orange County, California.  However, our offerings are relevant for people anywhere in the world as online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world. I've found that there are many vegan groups out there, but many of us (including myself) would benef …

MDMS5V: Meetup.com/OC-Polyamory: Orange County's Polyamory with Integrity Community Group, since 2010 MJ6AZ9: For those in or visiting America's Southern California's Orange County, we are your community group catering to all levels of & interest in polyamory, from ol' timers to those just curious about the community or if it might be for them. If you're in or around OC and one of the increasing many actively living the poly lifestyle, or just experimenting with it, or want to meet other local …

Nirvana is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was created to help local members of our community address gaps in primary needs for food, shelter and safety. We realize that in order for a community to develop and move forward one must satisfy primary needs before any successfuly development can occur. We hope that in partnering with other charities and members of our local community we will be able to transcend all boundaries and bring about change one person at a time. Please feel free …

There are so many great hiking clubs and groups around us (OC, LA, SGV, IE, Puente Hills, Sierra Club, etc.) and I recommend that you do try them out.  They are really great! However, if below seems to be good for you, then join us: Everyone ONE is Welcome Here! Hiking has become a hobby and a passion! I have been hiking around OC, LA, and other areas; however, I wanted to hike near my work and home due to busy and demanding schedule from work and personal life. I thought, hummm, it would be nic …

Feeling that so many parts of Charity work are left out, I wanted to start a group that is committed to helping Charitable groups in a variety of ways. It doesn't matter in which capacity that you choose to volunteer the point is that you do and while doing so, you will impact someone's life for the greater good and have fun while doing it.  Hence the name, Everything under the Sun Charitable. Ideally this group will be committed to volunteer our time and resources whether that be in monetary do …

Philippians 2:4 " ... do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." Hi , My name is Dave and I decided to start this group as the result of seeing the needs of my best friend who has epilepsy. Please join if you have epilepsy, are a friend or relative of someone with epilepsy, or you wish to volunteer and help with the needs of those woth epilepsy. There are various areas and topics one can address concerning epilepsy as a support group so all m …

Think about something you enjoy doing and would love to do more of. That would be something you could offer to the OC Time Bank. Now think about something you don't enjoy doing, need help with doing, or would just rather someone else do for you. That is something you can request from other members in the time bank and pay the time hours you earn for someone to do that service for you. As a part of the Orange County Time Bank you can help others while doing what you love.  You earn a time hour or …

The Tiyya Foundation is a 501c3 community based organization, dedicated to assisting local refugee families in Orange County. We are a group of volunteers with interests in providing ESL Coaching, Soccer Coaching, Family Mentoring and Homework Tutoring to refugee youth and their families. We interested in expanding our group and are looking for people with international development backgrounds and appreciate multicultural communities.

This is a group of individuals & businesses that desire to merge "Commerce & Compassion" to create financial support for America's charities while improving the image of their company and to increase their consumer base. The purpose of the group is to share concepts, experiences, accomplishments, and educate the membership on the latest trends in Cause Marketing. No selling of products or services is allowed at the events or through advertising to the membership. Should business relationships de …

Everyone is welcome!  This group is for individuals interested in being a part of the the Seal Beach Animal Care Center's new fundraising/"friendraising. If you love animals and would love to help support a wonderful non-profit, no-kill shelter, please join us! The members will be involved in planning and overseeing all of the fundraising events for the shelter, including its annual Wag N' Walk, wine tasting, Wiener Nationals Race, and Gala event. The members will also be responsible for reachin …

Started on September 11, 2012, D.O.G.s of Long Beach is a group for people who want to do good for others. We perform random acts of kindness, volunteer in charitable activities, and have a good time while doing good.

Get out of self by helping others. We get together to help people in need for fun, free and to teach the benefits of karmic works. Post needs you are aware of in your communities, and volunteer for projects when you have too much time for your own good. "An idle mind is the devils playground" GOD.

REQUESTING EVERYONE SEEKING INSPIRATION IN HELPING OTHERS, NATURE and ANIMALS WHILE ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIPS/CONNECTIONS. We want to create and host fundraisers/events and celebrate life by finding like minded individuals. COME one come all we already have an event in the works scheduled January 27 2013. INQUIRE WITHIN!!! WE PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE FUN and MEET LOVELY/CARING people

Junior League of Long Beach (JLLB) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior League of Long Beach reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

This "campaign" is community led, and has been started with the notion that every act of kindness heals our community in some way. Random acts of kindness can help us get to know our community and help end cycles of hatred. Some of the events will be "kindness protests" in which all of us will help remind our community about acts of kindness they can do. Some will be events where we have tons of people hold different signs that say things like : give a stranger a compliment, or volunteer at a ho …

This is a group for anyone interested in running, walking, exercise, making a difference, volunteering, raising money for a GREAT cause. All skills/fitness levels are welcome. We started this running event to simply make a difference in our community. But we soon realized, we can make a difference in the world with enough help. Alone we can make a difference...together we can make a HUGE change! Let's make a change.

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!

This is a meetup group that is directly related to event life. I organize events from anything involving outdoor sporting, fairs, carnivals, air shows, boat races, rides, tours, hiking, camping, festivals, concerts, plays, holiday events, and so much more! This group is directly related to everyone and anyone between the ages of 21 through 35, that enjoy getting out and meeting new people, and want to experience all the special events that Southern California has to offer! Can't wait to meet y …