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Hot Projects: Week of February 25

Proctor Creek Green Space Restoration: EccoAddendum & WAWA

Saturday, March 2 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM(NW Atlanta)

Show Grove Park/Proctor Creek some love with WAWA and Eco-A through our community-focused program that goes beyond volunteering. Don't have a green thumb? That's okay, we're here to guide you. Can't tell privet from kudzu? Not a problem, we'll teach you. Sign up below to start a new adventure in a place that's close to home.


Morning- Project Grant March

Saturday, March 9 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Grant Park)

Project GRANT (Greenspace Restoration and Neighborhood Teamwork) convenes monthly in the park for morning (9am– 12pm) and afternoon (1pm-4pm) work sessions. Both sessions will tackle labor-intensive projects throughout the park including invasive plant removal, tree canopy care, trash pick up and more. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one or both sessions, and these work days are great for small groups or those in need of community service hours.


Doggie Dash & 5K Program - Piedmont Park Conservancy

Sunday, March 10 From 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Midtown)

Come cheer on our two and four-legged runners at Piedmont Park Conservancy's 5th Annual Doggie Dash & 5K!  Volunteers are needed to help with Registration/Check-In, Course Way-Finding, Cheer Stations, Water-Stations, and Clean-Up.


Share A Story With A Child

Friday, March 15, 2019 From 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Glenwood Park)

At Pajama Program, we promote a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive. At the Atlanta Reading Center, our programming focuses on shared reading between a child and an adult volunteer. The shared reading experience is aimed to give children a sense of comfort and belonging, so that they feel better prepared for a good night’s rest.

Margie’s House Monthly Giveaway

Saturday, March 16 From 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Fairburn, GA)

Margie’s House mission is to bring food and assistance to the communities around South Fulton. Join us in our monthly food distribution! Volunteers will ensure the quality of the food, pack food in bags, break down the boxes in which the food was delivered, and more!