Serving Those In Need – Holiday Service Guide
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November Cause Area
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December Cause Area
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The holidays prove difficult for many within our community. In November and December, our cause areas are hunger and families in crisis. Unfortunately, these two areas tend to go together. To support our community members that need food, housing, care, and support we’ve collated a wide range of service opportunities to get them what they need to thrive. The projects include food drives, gift + wrapping supplies drives, wreath making, meal boxes, and more.
Current Opportunities
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S’mores on the Street With Safehouse Outreach
Every year for Thanksgiving, Safehouse Outreach nurtures a gathering space for those experiencing poverty and/or homelessness by creating meaningful connections between community members through food and service.
What to Expect: Volunteers will make s’mores, serve meals, assist with clean-up, host board game tables, and make stronger connections with fellow community members in need.
Notice: Due to a high volume of demand for volunteer participation and limited space to accommodate groups, only very limited spots are available. Volunteer registrations are first-come-first-serve. If you need to cancel, please let us know at least a week in advance. Thank you for supporting Safehouse Outreach!
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
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Meal Service for Families with Sick Children, Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta
When children fall sick, ensuring they recover in total health becomes the priority. However, it may become a challenge for families who don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a nutritious, home-cooked meal.
Join Pebble Tossers at the Ronald McDonald House Charities kitchen to provide families with sick children the support and rest they deserve by preparing healthy meals.
What to Expect: Volunteers will prepare meals, clean up, and serve meals to families. Pebble Tossers will prepare the menu, so you don’t have to worry about bringing anything but a smile!
Multiple Dates.
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Friday Fun Day at My Sister’s House, Atlanta Mission
Building a strong community is at the core of ending homelessness, which makes participating in community activities vital. By joining us for Friday social activities for the women and children at My Sister’s House, you will be supporting the community building taking place on campus.
What to Expect: Pebble Tossers handles the activities and materials, so you only need to bring your warmest smile!
Volunteers will be spending a meaningful evening with the women and children at My Sister’s House to create a cheerful and supportive environment. Activities vary each month, but volunteers will engage in fun activities such as:
- Board and card games
- Art crafts and jewelry making
- Spending quality time with the women and children
- Plus more
Mutliple Dates.
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Impact Meals with Safehouse Outreach
Loneliness and isolation are serious challenges faced by many experiencing homelessness. Your presence and kind words can create a sense of belonging and connection, reminding them they are not alone.
Join Pebble Tossers at Safehouse Outreach to offer a warm meal, a kind smile, and a sense of community to those who need it most. While the dinner service goes on until 8 pm for clean-up, you will be helping community members end a cold day with a warm meal.
Dates to be added.
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Activity Day with the A.G. Rhodes Elders
Join Pebble Tossers for our monthly Activity Day with the A.G. Rhodes elders at the Wesley Woods location! Engaging in social activities provides regular emotional and phyical wellbeing for the elders, plus it’s always loads of fun to meet new people!
What to Expect: Activities switch up every month, so volunteers can expect new surprises with every visit, alongside building long-lasting friendships, learning from the life experiences of our beloved elders, and creating greater bonds of understanding and empathy between the generations.
Sunday, November 10th, 2024
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Books for Africa Warehouse Day
Do you love the smell and feel of books? If so, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Books for Africa collects, sorts, ships, and distributes books to African students of all ages. Their mission is to help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation.
What to Expect: Volunteers will sort and pack books according to category and age level. No heavy lifting is involved. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes.
Multiple Dates.
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Holiday Pajamas for Students with COR Inc.
Imagine the joy on a teenager’s face as they open a brand-new pair of cozy pajamas for the holiday season…
For many economically disadvantaged high school students, this simple luxury can be out of reach. Help bring a touch of comfort and cheer to these young people by providing matching pajamas for them and their families they can look forward to during the holiday season!
What to Expect: Volunteers will source and donate NEW pajamas for high school and middle school students attending Carver STEAM Academy. There is no minimum or maximum number of pajamas for this drive.
Drop-off on Wednesday, November 20th
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Fill the Board with GRATITUDEGet your family into the holiday spirit with a fun way to express gratitude this month. Play with your family and friends to spend time thinking about different ways to spread your ripple of gratitude.
Remember to select prizes for winners! To download a pdf, please click here.
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November Kindness Calendar
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December Kindness Calendar
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