Community Care
At Underdog Bookstore we are committed to providing a safe space where all can feel welcomed and represented.
Alongside our bookish offerings, we serve as a community hub and mutual aid site, providing resources, programs, and supplies for those in need.
We are currently hosting a monthly Mutual Aid Pop-Up event with Operation Healthy Hearts. Our next pop-up is November 16th from 11AM-2PM, in the parking lot off Palm Ave behind the store. All are welcome, no questions asked.
While we were previously a host for the Monrovia Community Fridge and pantry, as part of the LA Community Fridge network for those facing food insecurity, we are no longer able to offer this service. We are currently trying to find a new outdoor location in our community to host the fridge.
Wildfire Relief
In January, our community of donors and volunteers came together to support our neighbors affected by the Southern California wildfires. Thanks to you, we were able to distribute essential supplies directly to displaced individuals and other mutual aid groups, evacuation centers, and shelters.
Underdog also partnered with authors AJ Somers and Melissa Whitney on the Book Lovers for LA Charity Auction, with proceeds supporting LA County Animal Care Foundation, LA Fire Foundation and LA Regional Food Bank.
We continue to offer our selection of used books free to wildfire survivors rebuilding their home libraries. Please visit us in store and our booksellers will be happy to assist. We regularly replenish our shelves and you can come back as many times as you would like to see what titles are available.
Gift Card Donations
To purchase an Underdog Bookstore
e-gift card for someone in need:
Choose to send to one person or multiple people at once
Choose e-gift card amount/s
Select “send by email”
For Recipient Name, type: DONATION
For Email Address, type underdogbookstore@gmail.com
Choose delivery date (ideally today)
Enter your own information
Click on the checkout button
Complete your purchase on the next screen.
Donations
Your donations help us to offer free food, personal hygiene, baby items and pet supplies at our monthly Mutual Aid Pop-Ups.
If you would like to partner with us and offer a service or resource at these events, we would love to hear from you!
You can also visit our social media pages for updates on donations and mutual aid efforts:
Underdog Bookstore Instagram
Underdog Bookstore Facebook
As a 501c3 nonprofit registered with the PayPal Giving Fund, you can also create your own fundraiser to support Underdog on Facebook or Instagram.
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