Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings of the year.  Originally a celebration and way to give thanks to Native Americans who helped early residents during their first year in the “Americas”, it is still a time to be thankful and what better way to show thanks than by giving – THANKS-GIVING!

If you are looking for ways to give back this year, here are some volunteer opportunities near your Canoga Park apartment.

The Veteran’s Association of Greater Los Angeles is holding its annual Westside Thanksgiving Dinner at 3838 S. Centinela Avenue, LA and needs donations, volunteers, turkeys and more.

Show your thanks to those who have served our country. More information on how you can help here.

The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in Van Nuys, CA is looking for volunteers to help host their annual Family Thanksgiving Feast.  Donate food, money or volunteer your time.

For more information, call (818) 785-4476 or email: [email protected].

This year adopt a family this Thanksgiving.  Operation We Are Here is looking for families to adopt area service men and women or a family of those serving overseas.

http://www.operationwearehere.com/AdoptMilitaryFamily.html

If running is more your style, then lace up and join the LA Turkey Trot to support the Midnight Mission.  For more information and to register click here.