Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
License to Freedom are always looking for new friends to volunteer with us!
Contribute In-Kind Items
We have limited capacity of staff and storage, and all donations will need prior approval. We do appreciate donations of NEW clothing, toys for all ages, diapers, blankets, kitchen supplies, basic supplies for the home and personal hygiene, school supplies, and other items that can be delivered to families.
We also distribute food to families every week and we need volunteers to help bring in donated produce and food. Food must be approved by License to Freedom prior to dropping off the food.
Fundraising
Philanthropy is the fuel of License to Freedom and it is essential to mission delivery. We are seeking volunteers to join our Fundraising Committee to help us plan small fundraising events throughout the year. If you have a desire to host fundraisers on your own and have a network of family and friends who can help you raise money we would like you to be part of our fundraising volunteers!
Translators
License to Freedom is always seeking volunteers to help us communicate effectively with our clients. We are seeking volunteers who speak the following languages: Farsi, Arabic, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Haitian-Creole, Amharic, Neur, Tigrinyna, French.
Other skills
We are always looking for additional help in supporting our community with job placements, resume writing, supporting entrepreneurs with their new businesses, preparing families for citizenship, provide group and individual English tutoring lessons
How Can YOU Make a Difference?
License to Freedom greatly appreciates any and all types of support that can help our team of staff and volunteers. Even one person can make a difference in our community. Help protect and support our clients and stand up against all forms of violence and assault. If you are interested in serving our organization, please contact us and consider making a donation!
Make a Donation
Support License to Freedom’s programs and services by donating. Donations to License to Freedom are tax deductible.
One-time donation
License to Freedom provides critical support to youths, adults and seniors. We also provide basic needs to new arrival families and those experiencing financial challenges. Your one-time donation will make a difference to our community in San Diego!
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Monthly donation
The most impactful to ensure that our services continue to help those in need is to become a monthly donor. As a monthly donor, you will be able to support License to Freedom’s operations and programmatic services.
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Write a check
Donations by check should be made out to License to Freedom. Checks can be mailed to:
License to Freedom
131 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-401-280
Project Hope
If you would like your money to have a direct impact, donate to the following link to support our domestic violence shelter program, called Project Hope. Each year, we place DV survivors in safe homes where their home is furnished. During their time at our shelter, we help them navigate resources and find jobs.
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United We Sew
Be a supporter of refugee women entrepreneurs! Your donation will help support the United We Sew program, an 8 week program to help women learn financial literacy and learn about starting and strengthening their businesses.
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