Deliver Meals Homebound
When: Ongoing
Where: 595 Dahlonega Road, Cumming
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Benefits: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Cost: Free
Contact: Dorothy Suchke, 770-538-2650
Volunteer Dog Walkers
When: Ongoing
Where: Best Little Dog House in Georgia, Smyrna
Time: Flexible shifts
Benefits: Georgia Homeless Pets
Cost: Free
Contact: 770-432-4646
Sort, Inspect, and Pack Donated Food
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Time: 6 – 8: 30 p.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Cost: Free
Contact: Mark Rivkin, haptrail@gmail.com
5K Star Run for Centennial Place
When: May 6
Where: 266 Ferst Dr., Georgia Tech
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Centennial Place Elementary School
Cost: $25
Contact: www.cpschoolfoundation.org
Tea To See
When: May 6
Where: Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta
Time: 2- 4 p.m.
Benefits: Prevent Blindness Georgia
Cost: $40
Contact: www.pbga.org
Fiesta Atlanta 5K
When: May 6
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Cost: $30
Contact: www.active.com
Bone Marrow Donation Fund Raiser
When: May 8
where: Blue Moon Pizza, Marietta
Time: 5:30 -- 9:30 p.m.
Benefits: Be The Match / National Marrow Donor Program
Cost: Up to Contributor -- Any Amount Is Welcome
Contact: Robin Ross, robininjapan@yahoo.com
Duck Labeling Party
When: May 10
Where: Riverside Park, Cartersville
Time: 4 p.m.
Benefits: Advocates for Children’s Duck Derby Fundraiser
Cost: Free
Contact: Brenda Cooper, bcooper@centurybanknet.com, 770-387-1143
Freedom Climb Atlanta
When: May 12
Where: Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Cumming
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: Projects to combat human trafficking
Cost: $20, adult; $50, family
Contact: www.thefreedomclimb.net
Kicks for Kids 5K
When: May 12
Where: 405 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Foster Care Support Foundation
Cost: $25
Contact: www.fivestarntp.com, www.active.com
8th Annual Duck Dash 5K
When: May 12
Where: Cartersville Primary School
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Advocates for Children
Cost: $25
Contact: advochild.org
Marietta Thrift Store Volunteer
When: May 12
Where: 1140 Roswell Rd. SE, Marietta
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Mission
Cost: Free
Contact: 404-367-3920
Trot to Clot Walk & Run
When: May 19
Where: Stone Mountain Park
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Camp Wannaklot for children with hemophilia
Cost: $25
Contact: www.hog.org
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