Community Gardens Project
When: Ongoing
Where: Various locations
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Benefits: Over 150 active community gardens
Cost: Free; group volunteers only
Contact: Fred Conrad, fred.conrad@acfb.org
Kids In Need Group Volunteers
When: Mon.- Fri.
Where: Various locations
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Teachers provided with supplies in low income schools
Cost: Free
Contact: Suzanne Roush, 404-419-1727
Georgia ForestWatch
When: Ongoing
Where: EarthShare of Georgia
Time: 9 a.m. –noon
Benefits: Preserve, protect and restore Chattahoochee-Oconee national forests
Cost: Free
Contact: Wayne, 706-635-8733
Act Together Ministries Mentoring Program
When: Ongoing
Where: Various location in North Metro Atlanta
Time: Please contact
Cost: Free
Contact: Heather Clark, 678-200-9125
Boot Camp 4a Cause -- Fitness Boot Camp
When: Monthly session starts first Tuesday of every month
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 5:45 -- 6:45 a.m.
Benefits: Piedmont Park Conservancy & Kate's Club
Cost: $150/month (100 percent of proceeds are donated)
Contact: Andy@bc4c.com
Cases for Kids
When: Ongoing
Where: Various drop-off locations, please contact
Benefits: Providing luggage for Georgia’s foster children
Cost: Gently used old luggage
Contact: holly.thepaintedbutterfly@gmail.com
20th Power Parade Walk-A-Thon
When: March 28 – April 1
Where: Fayette County Elementary Schools
Benefits: Fayette Youth Protection Home
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Becky Davenport, 770-461-7020
March For The Military Skate-A-Thon
When: March 31
Where: IceForum, Kennesaw
Time: 5:15 – 7 p.m.
Benefits: Supplies for wounded soldiers
Cost: $40 in pledges
Contact: Kristel Fuchs, 404-455-8883
Knock Out Cancer 5K
When: April 2
Where: 4209 Roswell Road
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Cost: $20
Contact: www.active.com, any Fifth Third Bank branch
KaBOOM! Playground Project
When: April 2
Where: 1890 Detroit Ave. NW
Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Building a playground for Walter White Elementary School
Cost: Free
Contact: Kimberly Wise, 404-802-2963
2011 Johns Creek Police Department Special Olympics Golf Tournament
When: April 11
Where: Standard Club, Johns Creek
Time: Please contact
Benefits: Special Olympics of Georgia
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Maj. John Clifton, 678-414-1580
Food For Our Future Gourmet Dinner
When: April 14
Where: Nachoochee Grill Restaurant, Helen
Time: 5 p.m.
Benefits: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $60; donations on behalf of Food For Our Future welcome
Contact: Michael Shepherd, 706-878-8020
Kiwanis Club of Douglas County Pancake Breakfast
When: April 16
Where: A Gift of Love, Douglasville
Time: 8 -11 a.m.
Benefits: Back Pack Run-Program providing food over the weekend for students in need at several elementary schools in Douglas County.
Cost: $5 All You Can Eat
Contact: John Stone, 770-942-3457
Walk With Me Atlanta 5K
When: April 16
Where: Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Easter Seals North Georgia
Cost: Varies, please contact
Contact: Norma Center, 404-943-1070 x 114
Miles of Joy & Pug Walk Fundraiser
When: April 16
Where: Pinckneyville Park, Norcross
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Benefits: Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption
Cost: $25
Contact: Jennifer Reynolds, harperj1111@gmail.com
Paint Recycling Collection Day
When: April 16
Where: Briarlake Church, Decatur
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Paints recycled for reuse by community organizations
Cost: Latex and oil-based paint donations (household products only)
Contact: Susan McDaniel, 678-230-9851
8th Annual Walk for Wishes
When: April 16
Where: Atlantic Station
Time: 8: 30 a.m.
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ga. and Ala.
Cost: $10
Contact: Sarah Faas, 770-916-9474
Y Not Run! 5K Road Race, 1M Skirt Run
When: April 16
Where: Polk Street Park, Marietta
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: YWCA of Northwest Ga.
Cost: $25 per person, $23 per team member until April 14; $30, Race Day
Contact: www.ywcanwga.com, 770-423-3583
Sprint for Cancer 5K, 10K and Fun Run
When: April 16
Where: Perimeter Place Shopping Center
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Pediatric cancer research
Cost: $25
Contact:www.sprintforcancer.com
Green Apple Festival: Volunteer Opportunities for Earth Day
When: April 17-19
Where: Various locations through Atlanta
Contact: www.greenapplemusicfestival.com
Habitat for Humanity Atlanta Build
When: April 18
Where: Please contact
Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-223-5180
5th Annual America SCORES Atlanta Cup Atlanta
When: April 23
Where: Georgia Soccer Park, East Point
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Nonprofit after-school program used to help youth.
Cost: $2,500, corporate team; $1,500 nonprofit team
Contact: Matt Padula, 404-510-3461
Take Back The Night 5K and 1 mile
When: April 23
Where: Agnes Scott College
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Benefits: DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
Cost: $25 by April 15; $30 including race day; Under 15, $15 by April 15; $20 including race day
Contact: 404-377-1429
Pet Parade 2011- A Walk For Animals
When: May 7
Where: Piedmont Park
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Humane Society
Cost: $30, pets welcome
Contact: www.atlantapetparade.com
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