Meals on Wheels- North Fulton
When: Monday- Friday
Where: Various locations
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Senior Services North Fulton
Cost: Free
Contact: Heidi Sowder, 770-993-1906
Childcare Volunteers
When: Ongoing
Where: Please contact
Time: Flexible shifts
Benefits: Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Cost: Free
Contact: Candy Sugarman, 404-273-1235
Food Pantry Assistants
When: Every Wednesday
Where: The Center for Family Resources, Marietta
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Low-income families
Cost: Free
Contact: Chris Chamblee, 770-428-2601
Community Blood Drive
When: June 12
Where: Ben Robertson Community Center, Kennesaw
Time: 2- 7 p.m.
Benefits: American Red Cross
Cost: Free
Contact: www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec
Volunteers needed: Decatur Beach Party- Kids’ Carnival
When: June 15
Where: 101 E. Court Sq., Decatur
Time: 4:30- 7 p.m.; 6:45- 9 p.m.
Benefits: Volunteer! Decatur
Cost: Free
Contact: Lee Ann Harvey, 678-553-6548
WRFG 89.3FM Freedom Run 5K
When: June 16
Where: 1085 Austin Ave., Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: WRFG Community Radio Station
Cost: $25
Contact: www.wrfgfreedomrun.org
Build Raised Garden Beds
When: June 16
Where: East Lake Farmers Market Urban Farm
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Healthy eating and food literacy
Cost: Free
Contact: elfmarketvolunteers@gmail.com
Dash4Dad 5K
When: June 16
Where: Costco Wholesale/Home Depot, Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: ZERO- The Project to End Prostate Cancer
Cost: $30 until June 15; $35
Contact: greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/atlanta
Taking Steps to Prevent Alzheimer’s 5K
When: June 23
Where: The Lodge at Bridgemill, Canton
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Alzheimer’s Disease
Cost: $30
Contact: www.spincyclesports.com
Atlanta Pride 5K
When: June 23
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Jerusalem House and Atlanta Pride Committee
Cost: $30
Contact: www.active.com
sheMoves Atlanta- Suwanee 5K
When: June 23
Where: Town Center Avenue, Suwanee
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Benefits: Healthy and active lifestyle for women
Cost: $30
Contact: www.shemovesatl.com
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