Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 18th - Gift Wrapping and Gift Drive at SPY's Drop-In Center
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Help us spread some holiday joy to SPY’s members! Shop from SPY’s wishlist and your gift will be sent directly to us. We’ll have everything ready for a fun gift wrapping event at our Drop-In Center in Venice.
Not able to purchase a gift? That's okay! We'd still love to have you join us to wrap gifts.
Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00 PM
Location: SPY's Drop In Center, 2471 Lincoln Blvd
Parking: Parking is available on Lincoln Blvd, Garfield or C'ouer D'alene
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Saturday, Mar 7 - 2026 LA Charity 5K
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The LA 5K will take place on March 7, 2026. This family-friendly 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities, including runners, walkers and strollers. Experience an iconic run through Los Angeles as you run through beautiful Elysian Park before a rewarding finish set against the backdrop of world-famous Dodger Stadium. Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Dodger Stadium |
Past Events
Thursday, Nov 6 - Community Coat Drive at Firestone Walker
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As the weather gets cooler, the need for warmth and safety for the youth we serve becomes more urgent than ever. Yearly, the SPY community rallies together to collect new coats for our young people at the start of the season. It's simple: bring a new or like-new coat to donate to Firestone Walker in Venice, CA on Thursday, 11/6 and the team will thank you with a complimentary beer. Your donation to our drive provides warmth, comfort, and a meaningful sense of care. Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Firestone Walker, 3205 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA |
Thursday, May 29 - Evening of Inspiration
Sunday, April 13 - Volunteer Appreciation Event
Thursday, March 13 - NextGen Presents Trivia for a Cause
Friday, November 15 - Don't Tell Comedy - Comedy for a Cause
Venice Youth Network Meeting
The Venice Youth Network (VYN) is a community meeting and space that allows unhoused youth, community members, business owners, volunteers, and faith-based organizations to meet and collaborate on how best to support our unhoused youth population. This Community meeting takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. Please email Dexter O'Connell at [email protected] to RSVP.