-We encourage the use of UBER or LYFT to get to the Carnival. They can drop you off at the location of the event: San Julian and 5th/6th st.
-This event is taking place on Skid Row…an area filled with drugs, prostitution, homelessness and mental illness.
-We will have 15 security guards on site at the event for volunteer safety.
-While the goal is to bring joy and happiness to this area, we cannot be blind to the real safety issues happening on the site of the carnival. Please do not leave the area alone (especially women & children) and do not hug or touch anyone without asking first. However also remember, these are human beings who will need a moment to warm up to you and trust you. We encourage you to make friends.
-Conflict may arise at some point during the Carnival. Do not engage. Smile, let the person know you’re only here to help & and inform security. Most conflicts will arise due to mental illness and can be avoided by trusting your intuition.

-Parking Information
-414 E Commercial St LA, CA 90013
-Available starting at 5am
-ATM Card or Cash payment of $6 for the whole day
-Shuttle running from this location only, to San Julian & 6th (Carnival location)
-If your dropping off donations or hardware, please off-load all hardware & supplies at the Carnival location & return to structure & self-park & take the shuttle to the event.

-Volunteer Information
-We need a group of people starting at 6am, (PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU CAN JOIN AT 6AM)
-Volunteers can come anytime between 7am & 11am to help set up.
-Please plan to arrive BEFORE 11:15am.
-We have jobs for all skill & experience levels
-Meals will be provided (breakfast & lunch at 3:15pm)
-Please help us by emailing us you are coming & with how many.

-Event Information
-Carnival Installation begins at 6am
-The event starts at 12pm & ends at 3pm
-Breakdown starts at 3pm
-We have tasks for all age, skill & experience levels
-Your individual contributions will make an impact
-You will not always have someone giving you directions on how you can help. Please be prepared to find any -opportunity to be of service.
-You can photograph & share the event with the hashtag #weloveyouskidrow
-You will be paired with a homeless guest to escort throughout the event.
-You can bring your donations with you the day of the event.
-You can invite friends & family to join you
-There is no parking on-site

Last year we threw Skid Row a much deserved party... but it wasn't just any party... we created a CARNIVAL. The1st ever Carnival of love, thrown for the amazing souls living on or around Skid Row.
This year, we are doing it again in partnership with our friends ar the Union Rescue Mission and we are blocking off the entire street to make room for more fun!
The point of all of this... to CONNECT, LISTEN, AND LOVE. We aren't trying to solve the homeless epidemic, but we can at least shine a little light and brighten their lives. And the truth is, if your heart is open enough you might actually end up on the receiving end of the love.
WHAT WE NEED:
Clothes, socks, shoes, toiletries, feminine products, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags etc.
We also have a paypal set up for donations for those of you who might not be able to attend or who just want to help out. ANY AND ALL MONEY WILL BE GOING DIRECTLY TO THE CARNIVAL AND ANY LEFTOVER WILL BE DONATED TO THE UNION RESCUE MISSION.
If you and you are willing to donate please bring the clothes ORGANIZED AND SEPARATED BY M/F AND SIZE IN DIFFERENT BAGS to the Wayfarer Entertainment offices at 7815 Beverly Blvd, 2nd floor 90036 anytime Mon -Friday between 9am- 7pm Mon- Friday.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
All my love,
Justin Baldoni