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
Rebuild Children’s Play Area
When: June 9
Where: 2851 Overlake Run, Powder Springs
Time: Please contact
Benefits: CLF Swim and Tennis Association
Cost: Free
Contact: Rebecca Pemberton, 404-643-5128
Volunteers needed: Jumpstart Atlanta Family Literacy Celebration
When: June 9
Where: Washington Park Branch Library, Atlanta
Time: Various shifts
Benefits: Focus on early literacy
Cost: Free
Contact: Alison Wong, alison.wong@jstart.org
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis Walk
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, International Plaza
When: June 9
Time: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (volunteer activities); 4 p.m. (walk)
Benefits: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Cost: $20 (suggested donation)
Contact: Grace Murphy, gmurphy@ccfa.org
Third Annual Play Kickball to End Alzheimer’s
When: June 9
Where: Hammond Park, Sandy Springs
Time: 9 a.m.
Benefits: Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia
Cost: Please contact
Contact: Mia Chester, 404-728-1181
Weekend Eyeglass Wash
When: June 9
Where: Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Chamblee
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Vision services for low insured and uninsured Georgians
Cost: Free
Contact: Danielle Cohen, dcohen@lionslighthouse.org
Hands Around The Hill 5K
When: June 9
Where: Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Central Night Shelter/Central Outreach and Advocacy Center
Cost: $20 until May 16; $25
Contact: www.active.com
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
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
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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