You and your guests are invited to join the Volunteer Center family of donors, sponsors, and volunteers at our Heart to Heart Gala 2025!

Your presence at the Heart to Heart Gala on Friday, April 25th, at the stunning Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach is more than just a night of celebration-it’s a chance to change lives. Every dollar raised will directly support programs that provide meals for children facing food insecurity, educational resources for underserved students, and hands-on volunteer opportunities that inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Your Participation at Heart to Heart Gala Will Impact:

-Feeding children in 15 Title One schools, ensuring no child goes hungry.
-Expanding the Long Beach Pantry, reaching more families in need.
-Empowering young learners through Operation Teddy Bear, providing books, educational materials, and comfort to 5,000 students.
-Creating meaningful volunteer experiences, connecting people of all ages to urgent community needs.
-Supporting teen mental health and leadership through social-emotional wellness programs.
-Restoring hope with restorative justice services, giving individuals a second chance at a brighter future.

Your support matters. Together, we can uplift our community, create lasting change, and spread empathy where it’s needed most. Join us, make a difference, and be part of something truly meaningful!

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For 62 years, the Volunteer Center has been an impactful presence in the South Bay, Harbor, and Long Beach communities - Empowering the community to practice empathy, spread kindness, and volunteer where care is needed most.

To sustain our efforts, we are excited to hold our fifth annual Heart-To-Heart fundraising event at the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach on Friday, April 25th, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Event Location: 655 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Tickets are $200 per person ($175 if purchased before April 1). They include Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, Silent and Live Auctions, and Games of Chance!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for your organization or group (details attached).