Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

When: Ongoing

Where: 4158 Klondike Road, Lithonia

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Preservation and restoration of wildlife habitats

Cost: Free

Contact: www.awareone.org

Reach Out and Read

When: Ongoing

Where: Children's at Hughes Spalding

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Cost: Free

Contact: www.choa.org

Packing and Delivering Meals for Seniors

When: Ongoing

Where: 5238 Peachtree Road, Chamblee

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Senior Connections

Cost: Free

Contact: 770-455-7602 ext. 104

SafeRide America

When: Dec. 23-25; Dec. 31- Jan. 2

Where: Various locations

Time: Various shifts

Benefits: Prevent impaired driving

Cost: Free

Contact: 404-303-2033

Georgia Resolution Run

When: Jan. 1

Where: Norcross High School

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Benefits: Happy Hearts Fund

Cost: $35; $40, race day

Contact: www.georgiacup.com/run

Atlanta Audobon Society Bird Walk

When: Jan. 7

Where: Piedmont Park

Time: 8 a.m.

Benefits: Protection of Georgia birds and their habitats

Cost: Free

Contact: www.atlantaaudobon.org

Frostbite 5K

When: Jan. 7

Where: St. Paul Lutheran School, Peachtree City

Time: 9 a.m.

Benefits: School programs

Cost: $20; $25, race day

Contact: AJ Pope, aj@flightline.com

Wonderful Days of Winter 5K

When: Jan. 7

Where: 161 Church St., Marietta

Time: 7 a.m.

Benefits: Pre-K for low-income families

Cost: Please contact

Contact: 770-434-0136

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

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