Ongoing Community Service Information:

  • Make A Difference!
    Learn how you can volunteer like Will Gara does for Open Hand here.



  • The American Red Cross Southern Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors on August 22.
    To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

  • Prostate Cancer Screenings:
    Who: Northside Hospital
    211 Hospital Road, Canton
    Wednesday, Sept. 15 - 6-8 p.m.
    Northside Hospital-Forsyth
    1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 100, Cumming
    Thursday, Sept. 23 - 6-8 p.m.
    Northside Hospital Cancer Center
    1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta
    The screenings are free, but registration is required.
    Call 404-845-5555 and press "0" to schedule an appointment

  • Night on the Town:
    Who: Metropolitan Counseling Services of Atlanta
    When: Friday, September 10
    Where: Old Courthouse on the Square, Decatur/101 East Court Square, Decatur
    Questions: 404-321-1794

  • JapanFest Weekend:
    When: September 18-19 - 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday) 10am to 5pm (Sunday)
    Where: Arena at the Gwinnett Center
    Who: Japan-America Society of Georgia/Consulate General of Japan JapanFest Weekend is the highlight of a month-long series of events designed to promote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast.
    Questions: (404) 842-1400 or yoshi.domoto@mindspring.com

  • Renaissance Festival:
    Who: Saint Teresa's Episcopal Church
    When: Saturday/Sunday – September 25/26
    Where: 5725 Fords Road, Acworth
    Questions: 770-590-9040

  • Marietta/Cobb Career Expo:
    When: September 30 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Where: Cobb County Civic Center
    Questions: 770-794-5562

  • Food Allergy Walk:
    Who: Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
    When: Saturday, October 2
    Where: Riverside Park - 575 Riverside Road, Roswell
    Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. - Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
    Questions: 800-929-4040

  • Mighty Knights Marching Band:
    Who: Centennial High School
    What: 2010 Field Show USA
    When: October 9-12
    The Band was selected to represent the state of Georgia - Donations are being accepted.
    Questions: Ms. Jan Frieman - janfrieman@gmail.com

  • Atlanta Navy Week:
    When: October 11-17
    Who: Navy Office of Community Outreach
    During Navy Week, the Navy concentrates a variety of outreach assets sharing the Navy story..
    The Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team - Navy rock bands and ceremonial bands - Navy divers..
    Flight simulators and other interactive displays and Sailors from namesake ships and submarines.
    The Navy’s precision flight demonstration team, The Blue Angels, will perform at Dobbins Air Force Base.
    For additional information - log on to Atlanta Navy Week.

  • Tour de Pink:
    Who: Young Survival Coalition
    When: Saturday, October 16
    The ride begins at Perimeter Mall and continues through various loops throughout the city.
    Routes range in length from 5k to 100 miles. Complimentary food and beverages, a community expo area at the start and finish line and a 5k family-friendly walk/ride.
    Questions: 404-250-6508 or Atlanta@ysctourdepink.org

  • Walk to Cure Diabetes:
    Who: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
    When: Saturday, October 16 - Sunday, October 17
    Where: Centennial Olympic Park and Johns Creek Technology Park
    The Walk is the Georgia Chapter’s largest and most successful fundraiser
    Questions: 404-420-5911 or cpagano@jdrf.org

  • H1N1/Swine Influenza:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Georgia Division of Public Health
    World Health Organization

  • Conservation Awareness
    For information on how you can start conserving more resources around your home, click here.


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