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
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