Youth Community Service presents
YCS National Day of Service 2026.
Opportunities to connect with your community to make a tremendous impact for our local partners through service.
Join YCS for this annual event!
Choose a Donation Drive or a Crafts for a Cause project and make a difference! You can participate on your own, team up with friends at school, or get your family involved and make it a meaningful experience together. A fun way to make a positive impact on the lies of those in need.
Each project supports local community organizations that provide families with essential resources and support.
Want more ways to make an impact? Sign up for an in-person service event to join with other youth and community members to work together side-by-side and enjoy service fellowship.
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Now and Through the Month of October
YCS National Day of Service 2026
FULLFILL DONATION DRIVES
DREAMer’s Roadmap - #Supplies4FarmWorkers
Support DREAMer’s Roadmap with their back to school drive for #Supplies4FarmWorkers with the convenience of an Amazon wishlist.
Questions? Email info@dreamersroadmap.org
Needs list and drop off information list: link
Karat School Project (KSP)
Support KSP by purchasing items from their everyday needs list for K-12th and Adult RV dwellers and transient students in Palo Alto and Redwood City.
Donation drive list: link
rEPAct (resilient East Palo Alto community team)
Support rEPAct by purchasing items for their winter Blessing Bags for local community members.
Wish list and drop off location: link
CREATE CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE
Animal Assisted Happiness (AAH)
Support the Animal Assisted Happiness (AAH) organization by buying flat river rocks and paint them with fun insects, faces, or other designs to beautify and decorate the sides of the walkways. Additionally you can support them by purchasing items from their Amazon wish list.
Instructions: link
Amazon wish list: link
East Palo Alto Senior Center
Support EPA Senior Center and create activity kits for their senior members.
Activity kits list and drop off information: link
Project Linus
Support Project Linus by being a Blanketeer and making new, handmade, washable no-sew blankets for children who are seriously ill, in the hospital, traumatized, in foster care.
No-sew blanket instructions and drop off locations: link
SIGN-UP FOR IN-PERSON SERVICE
25th Anniversary - Multifaith Peace Picnic & Prayer Service
Thursday, September 10th, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Dinner and sowing the seeds of friendships – 5:00PM
Program – 5:45 to 7:30PM
Join American Muslim Voice and Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice for this special annual event to transform this tragic day into one of peace and building a beloved community. All ages are welcome to attend. Please invite your family and friends.
Please rsvp for food headcount with this link
Volunteer opportunity to earn service hours. Sign up on the YCS Do Service Platform: link
Questions? Contact Monica, monica@youthcommunityservice.org
Other National Day of Service Events!
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October Service Weeks
10/3/2026 - 10/11/2025 - Registrations now open
Compassion Week brings together volunteers of all ages and abilities for ten days of meaningful service activities! During this inspiring event, volunteers work tirelessly to support local organizations that focus on meeting the basic needs of our neighbors year-round. With over 160 diverse projects to choose from, there’s something fun and convenient for everyone. Together, we can make a significant difference and spread compassion in our community. Forge connections of hope and joy as you selflessly serve others and learn about the incredible organizations dedicated to building a stronger, more purposeful community.
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