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Volunteer, Donate, Participate in your favorite charity
Volunteer, Donate, Participate in your favorite charity
If the economic downturn has caused you to cut back on contributing to your favorite charity, there are still ways to give without causing any undue financial stress. Most charities are in need of volunteers. You may even donate that old computer or cell phone you no longer use, or participate in a fundraiser walk. Listed below are organizations who can benefit from your contributions.
PARTICIPATE
The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children is holding William’s Walk & Run on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Alpharetta, GA. The event includes a 1-K walk, 5-K run, and 10-K Peachtree Road Race Qualifying run. It is a fast, flat course. It is all to benefit the services of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children.
Register Online at www.firstgiving.com/btfc
For more info, contact Sherry Samuels, 404-252-4107; sherry@braintumorkids.org; www.braintumorkids.org
Second Annual Vidalia Onion Triathlon and Duathlon
September 19, 2009, Vidalia, GA
Register as an individual or get your family and friends to join you as a team!
Special Olympics
Events
1. Special Olympics Georgia Sail for Champions Sailing Regatta, September 11-13, 2009, Sunrise Cove Marina, Lake Lanier
For more information on the event and registration fees contact: Cassidy Moody, 770-414-9390 x107, cassidy.moody@specialolympicsga.org, www.specialolympicsga.org
2. 11th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic benefiting Special Olympics Georgia, October 14, 2009, St Marlo Golf Club, Duluth
Sponsorship and individual player opportunities available
For more information contact: Susan Skolnick, 770-414-9390 x111, susan.skolnick@specialolympicsga.org, www.specialolympicsga.org
VOLUNTEER
Hands on Costal Georgia
Hands on Coastal Georgia, a program of United Way of Coastal Georgia.
Hands on Coastal Georgia coordinates and organizes volunteer opportunities from various non-profits in Glynn & McIntosh counties through our web site, www.VolunteerCoastalGeorgia.com. Through efforts made by local businesses, organizations, non-profits and individuals, Hands on Coastal Georgia inspires people to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and help to promote a healthy, sustainable community.
September Volunteer Opportunities:
Baby Bottle Campaign
Agency: Care Net Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia
Crisis line Volunteer
Agency: Golden Isles Children's Center & Connie Smith Rape Crisis Center
Evening & weekend workers
Agency: International Seafarers' Center
Food Bank
Agency: Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch, Inc.
Office Assistance
Agency: United Way of Coastal Georgia
Office Volunteer
Agency: American Cancer Society
Ranch Maintenance
Agency: Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch, Inc.
Side and Lead Horse Walkers
Agency: Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch, Inc.
Stable Help
Agency: Cowboys and Roses Renegade Ranch, Inc.
Yard maintenance
Agency: International Seafarers' Center
United Way of Colquitt County
For Volunteers, please contact:
Angela Castellow
(229) 985-2627
Day of Action
September 22, 2009
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Volunteers will work in various United Way member agencies, painting, landscaping, gleaning produce, cleaning, etc.
Contact – Angela Castellow if interested.
Special Olympics
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games, October 2-4, 2009, Statesboro, GA
Daily volunteer shifts from 7:30am – 9:00pm
Volunteer opportunities include assisting athletes at the sports venues, helping run the sports venues, and helping with meals
Contact: Leslie Anderson, 770-414-9390 x120, leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org, www.specialolympicsga.org
2. Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show, November 13-15, Perry, GA
Daily volunteer shifts from 8:00am – 9:00pm
Volunteer opportunities include assisting athletes during the competitions, helping run the competitions, and helping with meals
Contact: Leslie Anderson, 770-414-9390, leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org, www.specialolympicsga.org
DONATE
Cat Zip Alliance (Campus Cats - Athens)
706-207-1013
Provides spay/neuter, vaccinations, and lifelong care for homeless cats through our feral cat management program, barn cat program, and foster/adoption program.
Cat Zip Alliance/UGA Campus Cats "receives donated items" in the following category:
Dry and canned cat food, not store brands
New and used pet carriers, all sizes
New and used large wire dog pens, no rust
HE laundry detergent
Paper towels
Garbage bags - kitchen size and lawn/leaf size
New litter boxes
Scoopable varieties of cat litter
Frontline or Revolution for cats
New and used sheets and towels, all sizes
Gift cards to grocery stores, Pet Supply Stores, Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot
Homemade knit or crocheted cat toys (we supply a pattern)
Tea cups with their matching saucers, no cracks or damage (we make bird feeders out of them and sell at Mom's Day and Christmas; one of our larger fundraisers)
Lekotek
Making a Difference for Children with Disabilities
The world of Lekotek is one filled with laughter and joy coupled with hard work and personal challenges. Children with disabilities face challenges interacting with family members and participating in school and community activities. That's why we're here. Lekotek facilitates successful inclusion in all aspects of life.
Lekotek helps families by:
• Encouraging development through exploration and discovery
• Providing failure-free learning
• Teaching new and creative ways to make play successful and interactive for children with special needs
• Loaning adapted and traditional toys and computer software for families to use at home
• Providing individualized support and resources to build on existing family strengths
Lekotek is staffed by certified Lekotek leaders. Our dedicated and talented staff, combined with specially adapted teaching tools, forms a powerful team to help children with disabilities accomplish skills often thought unattainable. Staff members have backgrounds in therapeutic fields, special education, and child development.
Lekotek services are available both at the main facility on Cliff Valley Way and at four satellite locations in Duluth, Alpharetta, Kennesaw and Fayetteville. Services are also available for children and newborns in the hospital.
Lekotek of GA, Inc., 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 102, Atlanta GA 30329
Phone: (404) 633-3430, Fax: (404) 633-1242, E-Mail: lekotekga@mindspring.com, www.lekotekga.org
Lutheran Services of Georgia
Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSG) resettles hundreds of refugees each year, assisting them to make a smooth transition to life in the United States, to achieve economic self-sufficiency, and to become socially integrated into their new communities. We take responsibility for gathering resources, finding housing and employment, and providing general cultural orientation to the refugees that we resettle.
One of the first steps in the resettlement process here is to furnish apartments for newly arriving refugees in accordance with US Department of State requirements. LSG gratefully accepts donations of new and gently-used household items, and a “wish list” of items needed is available at http://lsga.org/Programs/Refugee/wishlist.htm. We offer pick-up service by appointment within the metro Atlanta area for larger household items. For more information, call JD McCrary, Program Manager for Refugee Resettlement, at 678-686-9643 or jmccrary@lsga.org.
Open Hands
Our biggest need at the moment is donations of new microwaves for our clients to use to reheat their meals. The contact person for such donations is Aisha Dubose, 404-419-1116, adubose@projectopenhand.org. Our website is www.projectopenhand.org .
The donation of microwaves or funds to purchase microwave ovens to be provided to clients in need of them will allow these clients to enjoy their freshly prepared, nutritious meals as they were designed to be eaten - hot!
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