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
Shoebox Project
When: March 1- May 1
Where: Please contact
Benefits: Toiletries for homeless women and children
Cost: Decorated shoeboxes filled with new toiletries
Contact: www.unitedwayatlanta.org/shoeboxproject
Piedmont Park Clean Up
When: March 6
Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free
Contact: volunteer@piedmontpark.org
Sort, Inspect, and Pack Food
When: March 7
Where: 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW, Atlanta
Time: 6 – 8: 30 p.m.
Benefits: Atlanta Community Food Bank
Cost: Free
Contact: www.acfb.org
Jog For A Cause 5K/10K
When: March 10
Where: New Balance Atlanta at Northpoint, Alpharetta
Time: 8 a.m.
Benefits: Childhood cancer awareness
Cost: $25
Contact: www.jogforacause.com
Red Cross Walk For Life & Blood Drive
When: March 10
Where: Stone Mountain Park
Time: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: American Red Cross
Cost: $10
Contact: www.southeastevents.org
Saturday Sort Day: Wheelchairs, Prosthetics, etc.
When: March 10
Where: 151 14th St., Atlanta
Time: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Benefits: Embraced Atlanta
Cost: Free
Contact: raul@embracedatlanta.org
Hunger Run/Walk 2012
When: March 11
Where: Turner Field, Atlanta
Time: Noon
Benefits: Agencies benefitting hunger awareness
Cost: $25
Contact: www.hungerwalkrun.org
Build Farm Beds
When: March 17
Where: 2nd Avenue and Hosea L. Williams Drive, Atlanta
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Benefits: East Lake Farmers Market Farm Urban Center
Cost: Free
Contact: Amanda Gerghty, elfmarketvolunteers@gmail.com
Suwanee Kiwanis Shamrock Run
When: March 17
Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee
Time: 7 a.m.
Benefits: Suwanee Kiwanis Club
Cost: $25 until March 5; $30, race day
Contact: www.active.com
Cheer on Runners!
When: March 24
Where: 935 Rail Road St., Conyers
Time: 7:30 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Inaugural Rockdale Special Olympics 5K
Cost: Free
Contact: Erika Sellers, 770-833-0907
Clean and Rehabilitate Trails
When: March 31
Where: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Kennesaw
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Benefits: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Cost: Free
Contact: Benita_duling@nps.gov
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