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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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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