LA Future Leaders of Our Community

June 2016, Best Friends Animal Society @ The Pattern Bar FLOC learned about the organization Best Friends Animal Society, June 23rd, at The Pattern Bar in DTLA.  Members learned about Best Friends efforts to run the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals. Learn more and volunteer here! May 2016, United Friends of Children @… read more

It’s been a few years in the making, but FLOC-LA is now poised to re-launch with a full schedule of awareness events, leadership trainings and volunteer opportunities for 2016.  It all begins January 21st! New Directors FLOC-LA has new leadership for 2016!  Jeffrey Zhu and Soleil Delgadillo will be overseeing operations throughout the year and… read more

FLOC volunteers have much to celebrate at the end of 2011 with over 22,000 service hours given to the local community.  That number was achieved through 182 volunteer opportunities, partnering with over 60 nonprofits, expanding into SD and LA counties, engaging new members and creating an innovative corporate volunteer matching program.  According to theIndependent Sector  an hour of… read more

posted by Jaclyn Jimemenz Invasive plants, dirt and the hot sun- Oh my! Members of FLOC LA braved the elements for a good cause on Saturday, August 27th. It was a gorgeous morning in Playa Vista as we gathered at the Ballona Wetlands to learn more about the environment and help restore this coastal ecosystem.… read more

On Saturday, July 30th, 23 FLOC members gathered among hundreds at the LA Regional Food Bank for our first-ever volunteering event in Los Angeles.   For three hours, we FLOCers dragged, lifted, kicked, pulled, pushed, and packed crate after crate full of cereal boxes, peanut butter, and canned goods. All in all, over 3,600 meals… read more

FLOC LA threw their kickoff party in style as they honored the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank at the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach.   66 of LA’s best were in attendance to mingle, chow down on some gourmet sliders, and throw back some select organic wines. Andrew Siciliano did a great job presenting… read more

One of the realities of adult life is that you have to pay to play… It’s a painful reality that motivates us each morning to dawn our nice clothes, leave our homes and venture into the oh-so-familiar realm known as “the work place.” Day-after-day we play the game, seeking out the mighty dollar in order… read more

Looking for a pick-up line?  Here’s one that’s really telling: “So, do you volunteer much in the community?”  Now wait for the reaction…  If all you see is shock and complete confusion, then you’ve got your answer.  However, if a huge smile crawls across their face, there’s a good chance you’re in beautiful company.  Proceed!… read more

Most of you I am assuming have met him, laughed with him, argued with him, volunteered with him, slapped him, kissed him, jumped on him, been massaged by him, challenged by him, instructed by him, checked-in by him, encouraged by him, shed a tear by him or simply decided not to engage with him only… read more