The city of Beverly Hills and its Human Relations Commission is hosting a Day of Giving on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market.

Community members are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items and canned goods, toiletries, gently used jackets, blankets, dog toys and towels to support charities. Donations are being collected for the city’s non-profit partners PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), Safe Parking LA and Los Angeles County Animal Care shelters.

The Day of Giving is being held in recognition of Civility Month, a month-long awareness campaign emphasizing the importance of promoting positive human relations in all aspects of community life. The Human Relations Commission invites community members to support the mission by encouraging and participating in an environment with civility, respect and responsible actions.

The Human Relations Commission will also present the 11th annual Civility Award at the Nov. 1 Beverly Hills City Council meeting, recognizing an individual who consistently demonstrates positive behavior, takes a stand in support of respectful and responsible actions and promotes positive neighbor-to-neighbor relations.

“While our commission encourages its community members to always act in a civil and kind manner, we take the opportunity to highlight its importance and spread the message of civility throughout the entire month with social media challenges,” said Noelle Freeman, chair of the Human Relations Commission. For information, visit beverlyhills.org/embracecivility.