Table Building
When: Ongoing
Where: Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
Time: Shifts vary
Benefits: Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
Cost: $10 donations toward supplies
Contact: 404-355-8530
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
Toy and Art Supply Drive
When: April 22- 28
Where: 556 N. McDonough St., 5th floor, Decatur
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop-off time)
Benefits: Visitation center for child victims of domestic violence
Cost: Art supplies, toys, baby needs, and non-perishable food
Contact: Emily Gest, egest@dekalbcountyga.gov
Jump Rope-A-Thon Fundraiser
When: April 22
Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, Doraville
Time: 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Benefits: Providing grocery gift cards to homeless shelters
Cost: Fundraising
Contact: Melissa Solomon, 678-525-3165
Try Us Out – Bootcamp Workout
When: April 24
Where: Piedmont Park, Noguchi Playground
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Benefits: Bootcamp 4 A Cause
Cost: Free (only on April 24)
Contact: andy@bc4c.com
Downtown Atlanta March for Babies
When: April 28
Where: Georgia World Congress Center
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: March of Dimes
Cost: Please contact
Contact: ltenewitz@marchofdimes.com
Starbucks’ Global Month of Service
When: April 28
Where: Anderson Recreation Center, Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: Renovations for Centers of Hope
Cost: Free
Contact: Local Starbucks stores
Fight for Air Stair Climb
When: April 28
Where: 191 Peachtree Tower, Atlanta
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: American Lung Association
Cost: $25
Contact: www.lungga.org
Springtime Bop 5K
When: April 29
Where: Fleet Feet, 224 Johnson Ferry Road
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Cancer Support Community Atlanta
Cost: $25
Contact: www.cancersupportcommunityatlanta.org
Volunteer: Birthday “Paw”ty Gala
When: April 28
Where: Glenridge Hall, Atlanta
Time: 2 – 11 p.m. (Flexible shifts)
Benefits: Ahimsa House
Cost: Free to volunteer
Contact: 404-496-4038, www.ahimsahouse.org
Five Points of Life Kids Marathon
When: May 5
Where: Gwinnett Braves, Coolray Field
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: LIFESouth Community Blood Centers
Cost: Free until April 20; $5 before May 5; $10, race day
Contact: www.fivepointsoflife.com
6th Annual ALS Run for Life 5K
When: May 5
Where: Forsyth Conference Center, Cumming
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Emory ALS Center
Cost: $25 until April 19; $30
Contact: www.alsrunforlife5k.com , 678-491-0639
3rd Annual Drake Walk
When: May 5
Where: Roswell United Methodist Church
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Benefits: The Drake House
Cost: $15
Contact: www.thedrakehouse.org
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