Give Back

Mentors Needed

When: Ongoing

Where: 460 Abernathy Road, Atlanta

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Junior Achievement of Georgia

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-257-1932

Kids In Need

When: Ongoing

Where: 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Providing school supplies to teachers in low-income schools

Cost: Free

Contact: kin@acfb.org

Totes 2 Tots

When: Jan. 13

Where: Georgia Cancer Specialists' locations

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Benefits: Backpacks and kids' suitcases for foster children

Cost: New backpacks or suitcases

Contact: www.gacancer.com

Boys Who D.A.R.E.

When: Jan. 14

Where: 434 Peeples St., Atlanta

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Benefits: Reading enrichment for young boys

Cost: Free

Contact: kim@boyswhodare.org

Sorting and Distribution Coats and Blankets

When: Jan. 16, 20, 23-27

Where: 2355 Bolton Road, Atlanta

Time: Noon- 3:30 p.m.

Benefits: Project Overcoat

Cost: Free

Contact: volunteer@unitedwayatlanta.org

Renovations for Community Center

When: Jan. 16

Where: 196 Savannah St., Atlanta

Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Benefits: Savannah Street Neighborhood House

Cost: Free

Contact: mtrivisone@gmail.com

MLK Day 5K

When: Jan. 16

Where: Shops Around Lenox Parking Lot

Time: 9 a.m.

Benefits: Various Atlanta charities

Cost: $25; $30, race day

Contact: www.dekaatlanta.com

YouthPride: Paint and Clean

When: Jan. 16

Where: 1017 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta

Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Benefits: LGBTQQ center for teens

Cost: Free

Contact: www.youthpride.org

Arts Exchange Clean Up

When: Jan. 16

Where: 750 Kalb St. SW, Atlanta

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Benefits: Culture center

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-624-4211

Atlanta CARES

When: Jan. 16

Where: 230 Peachtree St., Ste. 530

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Benefits: Mentoring students with service day projects

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-584-2744

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

When: Jan. 17 – April 17

Where: 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Helping working families file taxes for free

Cost: Free

Contact: Cicely Garrett, volapc@acfb.org

Atlanta Mission 5K

When: Jan. 28

Where: 156 Mills St., Atlanta

Time: 7 a.m.

Benefits: End homelessness in Atlanta

Cost: $25

Contact: 404-327-7738

Tartan Trot 5K and 10K

When: Jan. 28

Where: St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Dunwoody

Time: 7 a.m.

Benefits: Youth missions and local charities

Cost: $28 until Jan. 13; $35 until Jan. 27; $40, race day

Contact: www.tartantrot.com