Connection, Meaning, & Impact
Look at children who’re in deep thought. Especially when they’re tinkering with their toys in the loneliness of their room. Do they feel the same pity and shame we feel when we’re alone during milestone celebrations or community festivals?
Connection gives our life meaning and purpose. It drives us to make an impact and to make a positive difference in the life of those around us. This can be a way you can help and reach out to those as our world comes together in our collective Covid suffering.
Give the gift of time, to those who need the most, from the comfort of your home.
When all is said and done, we’re just all walking each other home. – Ram Dass
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Atlanta Area Volunteering Resources
- Find Local Opportunities To Volunteer: https://www.handsonatlanta.org/
- Best Atlanta Volunteers Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/atlantavolunteers/
- Hunger Doesn’t Take A Weekend Off:
https://www.backpackbuddiesatl.org/ - HomeStretch: https://homestretch.org/volunteer/
- Nourish the Hungry:
https://www.thesandwichproject.org/ - The Empty Stocking Fund: https://emptystockingfund.org/
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital:
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/locations/hospitals/emory-johns-creek-hospital/volunteering.html - International Rescue Committee:
https://www.rescue.org/united-states/atlanta-ga - Donate And Volunteer Services To Atlanta Foster Children:
https://actogetherministries.org/ - Homeless Shelter Directory: Helping The Needy of America:
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/city/ga-alpharetta.html - Community Assistance Center:
https://www.ourcac.org/ - Great Resource To Find Volunteer Opportunities: https://atlantavolunteers.org/
- Athens Inclusive Recreation and Sports: https://www.facebook.com/AIRSGA/?fref=ts
- Mentor Georgia Youth: https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/
- Mentor Young Adults: https://www.idealist.org/en/volunteer?actionType=VOLOP&q=
- Safe House Outreach: https://www.safehouseoutreach.org/
- Roswell Nursing And Rehabilitation:
https://www.roswellnursingandrehabilitation.com/ - Full Plates, Full Hearts:
https://secondhelpingsatlanta.org/ - North Fulton Community Charities:
https://nfcchelp.org/ - Moving Women From Dependency To Self-Sufficiency:
https://everywomanworks.org/ - Need Help Paying Bills:
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/fulton_county_food_banks.html - Food Pantries In GA:
https://www.foodpantries.org/st/georgia - Georgia Free Food Resources:
https://www.freefood.org/s/georgia - Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries:
https://www.ourncm.org/ - Bridging Hope And Opportunity:
http://thedrakehouse.org/donate/ - The Atlanta Community Food Bank:
https://acfb.org/volunteer - Family Shelter: https://www.acsatl.org/volunteer/
- Trees ATL: http://www.treesatlanta.org/
- https://www.meetup.com/atlantavolunteers/events
- https://www.atlanta.net/Blog/Lend-a-Hand–Volunteer-Opportunities-in-Atlanta/
- https://openhandatlanta.volunteerhub.com
- https://www.facebook.com/Food4Livesatl/
- https://www.ajc.com/events/fundraisers/volunteer/millennial-friendly-volunteer-opportunities-atlanta/hEiGhcMVS3atys1D8Jf8RJ/
- https://www.ajc.com/news/where-volunteer-atlanta/8ZbUmDYbsZkOl7N1uwDbpK/
- The Atlanta Amnesty International Chapter 75: https://twitter.com/amnestyatlanta
- Finding Safety And Shelter For LGBTQ Youth:
https://www.lnfy.org/thrift-store - https://www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-refugees/
- https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing
- https://www.minicityatl.com
- https://projectamp4youth.com/#mentormodule
- https://atlantamission.org/my-sister-s-house/
- https://mentorga.org
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Atlanta Area TEEN Volunteering Opportunities
- Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta: https://www.bgcma.org/get-involved/volunteer/#gardening-landscaping
- https://www.atlantaparent.com/where_to_volunteer_as_a_family_in_atlanta/
- Social Innovations Academy: http://www.socialinnovationacademy.eu/
- Empowering youth to take action for social good: https://mygivingpoint.org/
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Ideas For Donations
Items Usually Most in Need:
– Peanut butter
– Macaroni & cheese
– Rice
– Canned Meat (tuna, chicken)
– Dried Milk (1 quart packages)
– Pasta/Pasta Sauce
– Canned Fruit
– Canned Vegetables
– Soup
– Jelly
– Oatmeal
– Cereal
– Vegetable Oil
– Chili/Stew
– Dried beans
Other Items That Are Not Perishable:
– Soap
– Toilet Paper
– Toothpaste/Toothbrush
– Deodorant
– Shampoo
– Floss
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More Ideas For Virtual Volunteering
See more HERE.
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