Warm the Streets 2026
Help us mobilize South LA this winter. Every donation puts warm clothing, hot meals, and hope into the hands of unhoused neighbors who need us most.
The Goal: $50,000 by December 31st
Last year, 250 volunteers distributed 600 warm blankets, served hot meals, and reached 600 unhoused individuals across South Los Angeles. With your support, we go further in 2026.
Why It Matters
No One Should Be Cold in South LA.
South Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of unhoused residents in the country. Many are justice-involved adults who left incarceration with nothing — no housing, no ID, no family support.
Warm the Streets is ASF's annual winter outreach campaign. We partner with local churches, community organizations, and hundreds of volunteers to blanket South LA with warmth, food, and connection.
But warm clothing and hot meals are just the beginning. Every interaction is a chance to connect someone with ASF's housing navigation, workforce training, and mental health services. Last year, 127 individuals entered ASF programs directly from Warm the Streets outreach.
Your Dollars at Work
What Every Gift Does
100% of Warm the Streets donations go directly to program services. No overhead deductions.
Warm Blanket
$25 provides one person with a blanket and socks — enough to get through a South LA winter night.
Hot Meals
$10 covers a warm, nutritious meal for one person during our community distribution events.
Housing Navigation
$100 funds one housing intake session — connecting an unhoused individual with emergency shelter and long-term housing pathways.
Ongoing Support
$250 funds a month of case management support for one individual transitioning from the streets into stable housing.
2024 Results
Last Year's Impact
Here's what your support made possible in 2025. Help us do more in 2026.
Volunteers Deployed
Clothing Items Distributed
Hot Meals Served
People Connected to ASF Programs
From the Community
Real Stories from Warm the Streets
"I was sleeping outside for eight months. A Warm the Streets volunteer gave me a jacket and told me about ASF. Two months later, I had housing. That jacket changed my life."
"I've volunteered for Warm the Streets three years in a row. Nothing prepares you for the gratitude in someone's eyes when you hand them a warm coat. This campaign matters."
Donate to Warm the Streets 2026
Every Dollar Keeps Someone Warm Tonight.
A gift of any size makes a real difference. 100% of Warm the Streets donations go directly to clothing, meals, and housing navigation services in South LA.
Secure donation powered by GiveLively. 501(c)(3) — fully tax-deductible. EIN: 95-4704879.
Warm the Streets outreach events happen across South Los Angeles — including Watts, Compton, South Central, and surrounding neighborhoods. Specific distribution locations are announced via our newsletter and social media before each event.
Absolutely. We need volunteers to help with clothing collection, event setup, distribution, and outreach. Apply at our Get Involved page and select Warm the Streets as your area of interest.
Yes! We accept new or gently used winter clothing (jackets, coats, blankets, gloves, hats, socks). Drop off donations at 164 W. 80th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. Call 888-617-7309 to confirm drop-off availability.
Yes. A Step to Freedom is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 95-4704879). All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You'll receive an automated donation receipt by email.
Yes — corporate sponsorships are available and include logo placement, event presence, and employee volunteer coordination. Contact us at connect@asteptofreedom.org or visit our Become a Sponsor page.