LAFC kicked off its annual July Month of Giving focused on bringing the giving sprit to the summer months. Continuing to be a Force for Good, throughout July LAFC will host several volunteer opportunities and encourage fans to give back to the Los Angeles community.
Events include a volunteer day at Banc of California Stadium on July 10 to assemble care packages benefiting Covenant House of California, a non-profit youth homeless shelter that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked youth, and a bike event on July 31 in partnership with Our Own to distributebikes to local children in need.
During each July home match (July 17, July 24 & July 28) the Club will be hosting sports equipment donation drives at Banc of California Stadium, where fans donations will be distributed to local community partners.
Throughout the month, LAFC staff are encouraged to donate gently used clothing. All collected items will be donated to the Union Rescue Mission.
Find the full event list below:
Saturday, July 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: LAFC Volunteers will assemble care packages for the youth supported by Covenant House. Melissa’s Produce will provide healthy snacks to be included in the care packages.
Friday, July 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: LAFC hosting a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
Saturday, July 17 | 7:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake, Sports Equipment Donation Drive. Fans will bring gently used sporting equipment to locations around the Stadium for donation and distribution to L.A. children in need.
Saturday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, Sports Equipment Donation Drive. Fans will bring gently used sporting equipment to locations around the Stadium for donation and distribution to L.A. children in need.
Wednesday, July 28 | 7:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: LAFC vs. Minnesota United, Sports Equipment Donation Drive. Fans will bring gently used sporting equipment to locations around the Stadium for donation and distribution to L.A. children in need.
Saturday, July 31 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
WHAT: Bike Event with Our Own – LAFC will join Our Own in their initiative to distribute bikes to children of need in the Los Angeles Area. 400 bikers will complete a 15 mile loop that begins and ends at Banc of California Stadium to distribute the bikes.
Staff Clothing Drive – All Month Long
An internal initiative within the Club, LAFC staff will be donating gently used clothing throughout the month of July. All collected items will be donated to the Union Rescue Mission. Additionally, Nectar, Official Sleep Partner of LAFC, will be donating 30 mattresses to Union Rescue Mission as part of the Month of Giving.
