Big Sunday

It is difficult to express in words the wonder of this organization! Another prime example of how one person (man in this case) can start something and a domino effect for the good can continue. The man who started Big Sunday is a very humble and good guy! And just as much kudos to his wife who is whole heartedly involved in Big Sunday. As I stood and listened to his speech on MLK Day about coming together and then sang along with hundreds of people of all ages, colors etc. to the song «My Girl» with the Motown band «Blue Breeze», I was in awe and thought about MLK’s «I Had a Dream» speech and knew MLK would have been proud of this sight! As well as many other events I have attended.
The concept of a «community building» organization, not a «charity» is outstanding!
As for other info… usually pretty easy to park around the Big Sunday office. Read signs but most areas are 2 hour parking and a few blocks away no time limit, pretty good for LA. Always a warm atmosphere facilitated by warm staff! If you have kids who need «community service» hours, great place. Even if they don’t, a great positive approach to teach them about helping others!

Really a great and fun experience. They do so much good for the community. They have countless programs based at their Hollywood/​Hancock Park headquarters as well as many more throughout Greater Los Angeles and even in Australia.

This is the second year in a row that I volunteered for the Valentines card making party. The great thing about this organization is that is very well run, they provide all supplies and even food. They also even have a bingo aspect to it and this year we got free T-​shirts. There’s always free water and free dinner. The dinner is usually pasta, salad, and also garlic bread. It’s actually very good because I think they get it catered from somewhere. Last year I didn’t stay for dinner but this year I did and it’s very nice. They do encourage you to at least make one new friend while you’re there as it is very much about being social and having a good time and I not just volunteering. I also saw a celebrity here today. That was neat. I don’t know if anybody else realized it and nobody made a big fuss either which was probably very helpful.