We are a group of vibrant, social, fun, community oriented folk on a mission to better ourselves and the world around us! Our goal is to meet new friends, explore the city we live in, and make it a little bit better. Our activities include, but are certainly not limited to: learning about different causes and how we can help, fundraising, karaoke, dancing, deep conversation, wild adventures We are based at the Church in Ocean Park at 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica. The Church in Ocean Park is …

Whether you are an executive director, a board member, a volunteer or a member of a nonprofit organization, this group is for you! You will learn how to help to raise funds for your nonprofit, church, school or hobby club in an unrestricted and sustainable manner.

Meet other local fans of Disc Golf, a combination of Frisbee and golf. Make new friends while learning to play this game. Disc Golf is an exceptionally mellow game, as you walk the parks and serene outdoor areas where the courses are located. It is also a way to help keep green & open spaces in our neighborhoods. We recently started an optional $2 buy in for an opportunity to win a used disc golf disc, with all proceeds going toward a Progressive charity or non-profit selected each month. To fin …

Join us for an evening of networking, panel discussion and ideas on Strategies for Non-profit Success. This workshop will focus on using today's online marketing tools as well as off-line ideas such as live fund raising events. Industry leading professionals will head the panel discussion.

Are you a person of good taste who wants to make a difference? Do people consider you someone who "knows how to live" and yet you'd be the first to step forward to help someone in need? This group aims to bring together people who like to have a good time, have a palate for fine foods and spirits and are socially conscious in ways big and small. We'll organize fun events at hot venues, experience some of LA's finest restaurants and incorporate opportunities to give back.  We'll explore hidden ge …

Global Circle is an emerging community of young professionals dedicated to supporting American Jewish World Service's mission to work directly with grassroots organizations in the Global South to help people realize their human rights and alleviate hunger, poverty and disease through sustainable models. AJWS Global Circle aims to inspire and engage young Jewish professionals in Los Angeles through personal philanthropy, social events, and social justice initiatives and educational events.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Save the Date:  PurpleStride Los Angeles Saturday, May 12, 2012 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact DeAnna for more information! dfederico@pancanvolunteer.org

Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds & awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. So bring your best canine friend and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games. www.RelayForLife.or …

We are a group for event planners in Los Angeles who are committed to improving our skills, growing our businesses, and staying ahead of the competition. We are here to learn from each other, network and share ideas. If you want to learn from others and exchanges ideas then you are in the right place. We are open to event planners, wedding planners, industry vendors and service providers, venues, meetup organizers, sound & lighting, performers & artists, catering companies, florists, designers, …

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION OR TO JOIN OUR GROUP, PLEASE VISIT http://www.breakthecycle.org/content/young-professionals or message Cristin O'Leary through Meetup.com. Break the Cycle Young Professionals (BTCYP) Leadership Committee is an auxiliary group that raises friends and funds for Break the Cycle. The Leadership Committee plans and promotes social gatherings to acquaint other young professionals with our work through events like Bingo and an annual benefit for Break the Cycle. Time …

This group is for the Hawthorne, California (including the cities of Lawndale and Gardena) chapter of MOMS Club International. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a non-profit support group for mothers who are home with their children during the day, including those who have home-based businesses and those working part time. We invite you to join us for two of our events to see if we are a right fit for you after that we hope that you will become a member. Only current members of the Hawth …

Are you looking for a resource and a place to meet fun and knowledgeable professionals in the event planning industry? Then look no further . . . the Los Angeles Event Planner Group was created by professionals in the event planning industry to provide an informal environment where industry professionals can mix and mingle, network, share resources, provide support, build partnerships and have some fun! Yes build partnership and have fun - this group can potentially have a coop to target and acq …

Walk for Children is a 5k (3.1 mile) walk that is designed to raise funds for children with medical needs in honor of nurses. Our walk is under the umbrella of the “Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times Walk for Kids." Registration: 7am -- Walk Starts: 8am Look for the Camp Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids signs and find the Barco’s Nightingales Booth. Our Goal this year is to be able to: • Send 50 kids with cancer to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® • Donate 200 surgeries to ReSurge for kid …

This is the meetup for you if: You are a Christian, age is 30-45 years, single and want to have fun while meeting new people. I started this meetup because there weren't meetups that jived with my schedule or just didn't get me excited to attend. I'm looking forward to exploring the Southbay/Long Beach area with some great people. It's my intention to have regularly scheduled meetups about twice each month. Let's get together for a variety of activities (Movies, Food & Wine, Museums, Dancing, Pa …

What We Do: We have events about every six weeks at great venues in Los Angeles where we socialize, have a nice healthy dinner, and do a raffle where everyone donates a gift of what they love to do and receive a gift in return. Purpose: The idea is to provide a sense of community where friends of like-light-hearts can gather to share and exchange their innate gifts, grow in appreciation of each other, and experience more of who they truly are. • Celebrate the fullest expression of everyone! • Gi …

This group is for animal lovers. Do dogs and cats in the shelters break your heart? Are you unable to foster or adopt? Have no money yourself to donate to shelters and non-profits? Well, you can still do something to help! This group is dedicated to fundraising for animal shelters (no-kill!) and charities. We will put our minds together on how to raise money. We will also have meet-ups volunteering at an animal shelter. We need enthusiastic, passionate, animal lovers!

Ready to get together to go watch some great roller derby action! Hang out with genuine derby girls? Go to community events hosted by derby girls? This is the meetup for YOU! We are a group that puts together the events and fundraisers as well as bout production for Beach Cities Roller Derby. This means we have all access to the fun and adventure that roller derby brings all day every day. You can come with us to our bouts (games) or bouts in sister cities, or come hang out at a bar on our local …