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Albany, NY

Saturday, September 14

Ronald McDonald House Charities
Help keep the Ronald McDonald House a beautiful, well-kept home for the families who need it.

Atlanta, GA

Saturday, October 5

Trees Atlanta
Plant and maintain trees to improve Atlanta’s urban forest.

Bay Area, CA

Saturday, September 7

Alemany Farm
Work alongside Alemany Farm’s native plant stewards to work on native habitat restoration on the upper Alemany hillside.

Bay Area, CA

Sunday, September 15

Glide Daily Free Meals Program
Serve lunch with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program to those experiencing homelessness and hunger.

Boston, MA

Saturday, September 7

Red Cross Food Pantry
Help a neighbor in need by handing out food to hundreds of underprivileged families.

Boston, MA

Saturday, September 14

Cradles to Crayons
Inspect, sort, and package donated children’s items that will be distributed to children in the Boston area.

Boston, MA

Saturday, September 21

Woods Mullen Shelter
Help prepare and serve lunch to shelter guests.

Boston, MA

Sunday, September 22

Get Out the Vote
Encourage people to vote in the upcoming election by filling out “Get Out the Vote” postcards together.

Chicago, IL

Saturday, September 14

Just Roots Urban Gardening
Get your green thumb on in the community farm—seeding, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting.

Cleveland, OH

Tuesday, September 10

Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
Browse, batch, and box books for distribution to organizations serving children and families in need.

Cleveland, OH

Saturday, September 14

Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Assist neighbors with food shopping at the GCFB Community Resource Center.

Houston, TX

Saturday, September 21

Houston Food Bank Warehouse
Help around the warehouse inspecting, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items.

Madison, WI

Saturday, September 28

Second Harvest Food Bank
Help pack boxes, sort produce, and support a community in need at the Second Harvest Food Bank.

New York, NY

Saturday, September 7

Meals on Heels
Help prepare meals for NYC Care & Church volunteers to deliver to homebound neighbors later in the day.

New York, NY

Saturday, September 7

The Bowery Mission
Assist kitchen staff with essential tasks to prepare lunch for the local community.

New York, NY

Saturday, September 14

Prospect Park Coastal Clean Up
Help keep our shores clean by fishing out trash, removing invasive plants, and applying mulch to paths.

New York, NY

Saturday, September 21

God’s Love We Deliver
Cook and deliver nutritious, medically tailored meals with for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.

Pittsburgh, PA

Tuesday, September 17

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Join volunteers to prepare and serve meals to the residents and their children at the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia, PA

Wednesday, September 11

Philabundance Meal Preparation
Help with food preparation, portioning, and packaging of food that is made by the Community Kitchen culinary students.

Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, September 21

Philadelphia FDR Park Clean-Up
Help clean one of Philadelphia’s largest and most beautiful parks.

Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, September 21

HOMESpun Sorting of Donated Items
Sort through donated items that will be sold at the HOMESpun boutique.

Raleigh, NC

Saturday, September 7

Walnut Creek Park
Help continue the Big Sweep legacy by removing trash from the wetlands.

Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 7

Walk for Sickle Cell Awareness
Help with the registration table, decoration setup, scavenger hunt and serve food at the annual Awareness Walk.

Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 7

Mt. Hope Cemetery Clean-Up
Help preserve this special place, just a few blocks from our beloved alma mater, by joining the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery in guided cemetery cleanings.

Rochester, NY

Wednesday, September 11

Homesteads for Hope
Volunteer alongside the farm apprentices planting, weeding, and harvesting at the Homesteads for Hope community farm.

Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 14

Roc River Ride with the Rotary Club
Help support the annual Roc River Ride and the Rotary Club of Rochester-Southwest by assisting with event set-up, registration, and clean-up afterwards.

Rochester, NY

Thursday, September 19

EquiCenter
Help prepare for The Mane Event, a fun-filled annual fundraiser celebrating the generosity of EquiCenter donors.

Rochester, NY

Friday, September 20

National MS Society Thank You Cards
Write thoughtful thank you cards with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to thank community members for their participation and support at local events.

Rochester, NY

Saturday, September 21

Flower City Pickers
Collect and sort unwanted produce from vendors at the Rochester’s Public Market to redistribute safe but otherwise landfill-bound food to the local community.

Rochester, NY

Sunday, September 22

Wilmot Warrior Weekend
Support the Wilmot Warrior Weekend’s Breakaway Ride by hosting one of the aid stations on the route—cheering on riders and distributing water and snacks!

Silver Springs, MD

Saturday, September 14

Montgomery Cleanup
Volunteer to assist in cleaning up trash at the White Oak Community Recreation Center!

St. Louis, MO

Sunday, September 8

Tri My Best Adaptive Triathlon
Sign up as an individual or squad to cheer on racers during Tri My Best, an adaptive triathlon for children with motor disabilities.

Tarrytown, NY

Saturday, September 21

Tarrytown Waterfront Clean Up
Keep our Hudson Valley waterfront clean by picking up water-borne garbage and debris.

Washington, D.C.

Saturday, September 7

Rock Creek Conservancy
Participate in invasive plant removal restoration— beginning a habit of maintaining an area free of non-native invasive plants and encouraging replanting with natives in removal areas.

A Million Thanks

Write letters and messages of appreciation to our military, past and present, throughout the month of September.

Baltimore Hunger: Notes of Encouragement

Get out your crafting supplies and create positive notes with words of encouragement to be included in meals for children in need.

Bangkok Book Drive

Donate your favorite new or gently used books, or select from our list of recommended titles, to inspire eager young readers.

Heart of Dinner

Bring a smile to someone’s face by decorating bags or writing uplifting notes to be delivered with nutritious food to Asian Americans in NYC experiencing food insecurity or are homebound.

LEAP NYC

LEAP provides educational arts programs that promote access and equity for New York City students. Support their programming by purchasing essential supplies from their Amazon Wishlist.

Little Free Library

Donate new and used books to Little Free Libraries around the world to help encourage literacy, inspire the love of reading, and expand access to books.

Project Linus

Create a handmade blanket for children in need, foster care children and hospitals.

RocMaidan Support for Ukraine

Show your support for those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine by contributing to the coordination of humanitarian relief in the form of medical supplies and other basic needs.