Parkwood Farms Therapy Center
When: Ongoing
Where: 2519 Parkwood Rd., Snellville
Time: Tues. and Thurs. 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Therapeutic riding/equine-assisted activities for special needs children and adults
Cost: Free
Contact: parkwoodhorses@gmail.com, www.parkwoodfarms.org
Painting and Roof Repair
When: Ongoing
Where: 120 Renaissance Pkwy., Atlanta
Time: Various shifts
Benefits: Beacon of Hope—Renaissance Learning Center
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-876-1779
Trail Build and Maintenance
When: Ongoing
Where: Chattahoochee River Natural Recreation Area, Sandy Springs
Time: Various shifts
Cost: Free
Contact: 678-538-1200
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
Volunteer Dog Walkers
When: Ongoing
Where: Best Little Dog House in Georgia, Smyrna
Time: Flexible shifts
Benefits: Georgia Homeless Pets
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-432-4646
Novelis Cans for Kids Wishes Drop-Off
When: Until May 15
Where: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Norcross; Belk at The Forum, Norcross; Sweet Apple Elementary School, Roswell
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama
Cost: Collect and drop-off aluminum beverage cans
Contact: Mary Eva Tredway, metredway@bellsouth.net
Volunteers needed: Mother’s Walk for Peace
When: May 19
Where: Turner Field, Gold Lot
Time: 7:45 a.m.- noon
Benefits: Atlanta Victim Assistance
Cost: Free
Contact: Valaira Smith, lvsmith@atlantaga.gov
Trot to Clot Walk & Run
When: May 19
Where: Stone Mountain Park
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Camp Wannaklot for children with hemophilia
Cost: $25
Contact: www.hog.org
Food Bank Can Sorting
When: May 22
Where: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Benefits: Rotary Club of North Atlanta/ACFB
Cost: Free
Contact: Kent Gipson, 404-531-3252
Food’s In When School’s Out!
When: Mon.- Fri. starting May 29
Where: Various locations; please contact
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Feeding low income families
Cost: Free
Contact: Jacqueline Adams, www.project3sixty.org
Third Annual Play Kickball to End Alzheimer’s
When: June 9
Where: Hammond Park, Sandy Springs
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Mia Chester, 404-728-1181
Hands Around The Hill 5K
When: June 9
Where: Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Central Night Shelter/Central Outreach and Advocacy Center
Cost: $20 until May 16; $25
Contact: www.active.com
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