Coffee and Community, Get Involved with South Bay Volunteers
South Bay Volunteers Coffee and Learn Morning
The Local Anchor Foundation invites community members to gather for a meaningful morning of connection, coffee, and conversation at the South Bay Volunteers Coffee and Learn event.
Coffee and pastries for this special morning will be generously provided by the event’s community partner, South Bay Credit Union. A longtime supporter of local causes, South Bay Credit Union continues to show up for the South Bay by helping create spaces where community members can connect, learn, and give back together.
The meeting space for this event has been generously provided by our Community Partner allcove Beach Cities, located within Beach Cities Health District. allcove Beach Cities offers mental and physical health services, education and employment assistance, peer and family support, and substance use prevention programs for young people ages 12 to 25 across the greater South Bay of Los Angeles County. Their support helps make gatherings like this possible while furthering their mission to support youth and families in our community.
This casual yet impactful event is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about South Bay Volunteers, the work being done across the South Bay, and how to get involved in the year ahead.
Event Details
Date January 21
Time 10 to 11:30
Location allcove Beach Cities, Beach Cities Health District
Address Fourth floor, 514 N Prospect Ave Suite 400, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Guests can expect light refreshments, a welcoming environment, and an overview of upcoming volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and community initiatives planned for 2026.
About South Bay Volunteers and the Local Anchor Foundation
South Bay Volunteers is the community facing initiative of the Local Anchor Foundation, the philanthropic extension of Local Anchor LLC. While Local Anchor serves as a trusted community hub sharing local events, stories, and resources, the Local Anchor Foundation focuses on giving back through hands-on volunteerism, fundraising, and nonprofit support.
The foundation is committed to creating a sense of belonging and shared responsibility across the South Bay by connecting individuals, families, and organizations with meaningful ways to serve. Its mission centers on respect, leadership, active engagement, and strengthening the local nonprofit ecosystem.
How It All Began
The story of South Bay Volunteers began in 2017 during Hurricane Harvey. What started as a local moms Facebook group quickly transformed into a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together.
Although located 1,500 miles away in the South Bay of Los Angeles, the group mobilized within days to support families affected by the hurricane. With the help of a donated moving truck, space provided by a local mall, and support from a nonprofit partner, an entire truckload of donated supplies was collected and delivered within 72 hours.
That experience became a defining moment. It showed the power of community action and sparked a long term commitment to service that continues today.
Community Impact Over the Years
Since that first effort, South Bay Volunteers and the Local Anchor Foundation have led and supported dozens of impactful initiatives across the region.
Projects have included collecting and sorting thousands of crayons for Title 1 schools through the South Bay Crayon Collection in partnership with The Crayon Collection.
The Annual Valentine’s Day Card Collection Drive has gathered more than 12,000 handmade cards over the years, which were delivered to hospital patients, frontline healthcare workers, firefighters, and retirement homes throughout the South Bay.
Through a partnership with Kiwanis, plastic caps were repurposed into buddy benches, promoting connection and inclusion while supporting recycling efforts.
During the pandemic, Project South Bay Heroes raised more than $15,000 to provide meals from local restaurants to over 1,000 frontline healthcare workers.
Ongoing blood drives in collaboration with the LA Kings have supported Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with the potential to impact over 100 lives.
Holiday support initiatives have grown significantly over time. Partnerships with local agencies have allowed the foundation to support and sponsor hundreds of families during the holiday season through Torrance Unified School District, Redondo Beach Police Department, Richstone Family Centers, Breastfeed LA, Los Angeles Unified School District, Community’s Child, Momentum Pediatric Therapy Network and Olive Crest.
The Launch of SouthBayVolunteers.org
As South Bay Volunteers continues to grow, the launch of SouthBayVolunteers.org marks an exciting new chapter in making local volunteerism more accessible than ever. The new website serves as a centralized hub where community members can easily discover volunteer opportunities, learn about upcoming projects, explore nonprofit partners, and find meaningful ways to get involved throughout the South Bay. Designed to simplify connection and engagement, SouthBayVolunteers.org reflects the foundation’s commitment to strengthening community impact by bringing people and causes together in one easy to navigate space. This platform will continue to expand in 2026 as new opportunities, partnerships, and ways to serve are added.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The Coffee and Learn event offers a look at what is next for South Bay Volunteers. Attendees will hear about upcoming projects, new partnerships, and expanded opportunities to volunteer, support local nonprofits, and give back in meaningful ways.
This event is ideal for longtime supporters, new volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and anyone curious about how community driven philanthropy continues to grow in the South Bay.
Learn more about the Local Anchor story and the evolution of South Bay Volunteers here.
This morning of connection is about more than coffee. It is about building relationships, strengthening community ties, and shaping the future of volunteerism in the South Bay.
