Small acts.
Big smiles.

Coalesce International is a volunteer-led nonprofit providing meals, clothing, and everyday essentials on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles and supporting communities abroad.

Coalesce International clothing distribution on Skid Row
Outreach volunteers and community members

Our Community in Action

With generous donations and hands-on outreach, we deliver meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and other necessities directly to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Los Angeles.

Recent Outreach Highlights

Here are some of the ways our community came together in 2026.

Backpack Bonanza

Backpacks filled with detergent, wipes, towels, snacks, toilet paper, and hygiene kits for our friends on Skid Row.

Explore recent outreach

October Pupusa Day

A delicious meal shared with our friends on Skid Row—an uplifting event made possible by caring supporters.

See photos from Skid Row

Friends of the Jungle

Clothing and shoes collected during the September neighborhood cleanup were shared with people living on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

Meet our Coalesce Heroes

Our Impact

What We’ve Accomplished

With support from Camino Real Kitchens, we’ve provided more than 30,000 burritos and taquitos across Southern California.

Explore Our Impact

School Visits & Literacy

Dr. Albert Alhatem visits classrooms to share science with students and answer their questions about health.

See our school visits

Supporting Children With Cancer

Our children’s book initiative helps support children living with cancer and their families.

See how we support families

Get involved

Make a donation

Help provide meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies for our next outreach.

Donate to Coalesce

Volunteer or give supplies

Get in touch about helping on Skid Row or donating items we can distribute.

Contact our team

Shop books that give back

Explore children’s stories and coloring books. Proceeds support Coalesce International’s outreach.

Explore the Bookstore