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
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