
Besa's platform provides a central place to learn about social welfare, its impact on the community and how charities work to address the core problems. The outcome: spend less time searching and more time getting personally involved in giving back.
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Give Blood at the Clippers Stadium and Help Save LivesProvide a Critical Need During COVID-19 Date: January 28 | Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Venue: Huntington Park Stadium
Address: Details: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers! The need for blood remains more important than ever. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, and the American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patient care. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need.
Join Besa and the American Red Cross to help save lives during COVID-19 pandemic. As a volunteer, you'll set up an appointment and donate blood at the Columbus Clippers stadium on January 28th. In addition to providing a critical need, you'll be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Click here to schedule an appointment to donate! Each donor will receive two (2) tickets to a future Clippers game.
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows high standards of safety and infection control. Face masks are required to be worn at all times and social distancing will be observed.
The health and safety of volunteers is a priority. If you are sick, over the age of 60, or have a chronic health condition, it is in your best interest to stay home. Click here for more information about COVID-19.
Don't forget to snap a photo of yourself donating blood and saving lives! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa)!
Can't make it on January 28th? You can find another blood drive near you by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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Stock a Little PantryHelp feed neighbors in need Date: January 31 | Time: 11:50 pm - 11:51 pm Venue: A Little Pantry Near You!
Address: Details: Job loss and school closures have created a critical need for food. A Little Pantry is a grassroots solution to an immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, little pantries help neighbors feed neighbors. There are several little pantries around the city that people can use to access essentials, from food to household items.
Join Besa to feed your neighbors in need! As a volunteer, you'll help stock a little pantry. Anytime during the month of January bring your donations to a little pantry near you. Click here to view a map and find a high need little pantry close to you!
Please note: black pins are Blessing Boxes and purple pins are Little Pantries. Both provide free food to neighbors in need.
Share photos of you and your family doing good in the community! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa).
Below is a list of suggested non-perishable and household donations:
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Give Blood in Clintonville and Help Save LivesProvide a Critical Need During COVID-19 Date: February 24 | Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Venue: North Broadway United Methodist Church
Address: Details: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers! The need for blood remains more important than ever. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, and the American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patient care. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need.
Join Besa and the American Red Cross to help save lives during COVID-19 pandemic. As a volunteer, you'll set up an appointment and donate blood at the North Broadway United Methodist Church in Clintonville on February 24th. In addition to providing a critical need, you'll be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Click here to schedule an appointment to donate!
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows high standards of safety and infection control. Face masks are required to be worn at all times and social distancing will be observed.
The health and safety of volunteers is a priority. If you are sick, over the age of 60, or have a chronic health condition, it is in your best interest to stay home. Click here for more information about COVID-19.
Don't forget to snap a photo of yourself donating blood and saving lives! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa)!
Can't make it on February 24th? You can find another blood drive near you by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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Stock a Little PantryHelp feed neighbors in need Date: February 28 | Time: 11:50 pm - 11:51 pm Venue: A Little Pantry Near You!
Address: Details: Job loss and school closures have created a critical need for food. A Little Pantry is a grassroots solution to an immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, little pantries help neighbors feed neighbors. There are several little pantries around the city that people can use to access essentials, from food to household items.
Join Besa to feed your neighbors in need! As a volunteer, you'll help stock a little pantry. Share the love this February by bringing donations to a little pantry near you. Click here to view a map and find a high need little pantry close to you!
Please note: black pins are Blessing Boxes and purple pins are Little Pantries. Both provide free food to neighbors in need.
Share photos of you and your family doing good in the community! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa).
Below is a list of suggested non-perishable and household donations:
Click here to learn more about Columbus Blessing Boxes and the incredible work they do.
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Give Blood in German Village and Help Save LivesProvide a Critical Need During COVID-19 Date: March 12 | Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Venue: German Village Society
Address: Details: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers! The need for blood remains more important than ever. Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, and the American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patient care. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need.
Join Besa and the American Red Cross to help save lives during COVID-19 pandemic. As a volunteer, you'll set up an appointment and donate blood at the German Village Meeting Haus on 3rd Street on March 12th. In addition to providing a critical need, you'll be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Click here to schedule an appointment to donate!
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows high standards of safety and infection control. Face masks are required to be worn at all times and social distancing will be observed.
The health and safety of volunteers is a priority. If you are sick, over the age of 60, or have a chronic health condition, it is in your best interest to stay home. Click here for more information about COVID-19.
Don't forget to snap a photo of yourself donating blood and saving lives! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa)!
Can't make it on March 12th? You can find another blood drive near you by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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Stock a Little PantryHelp feed neighbors in need Date: March 31 | Time: 11:50 pm - 11:51 pm Venue: A Little Pantry Near You!
Address: Details: Job loss and school closures have created a critical need for food. A Little Pantry is a grassroots solution to an immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, little pantries help neighbors feed neighbors. There are several little pantries around the city that people can use to access essentials, from food to household items.
Join Besa to feed your neighbors in need! As a volunteer, you'll help stock a little pantry. Share the love this March by bringing donations to a little pantry near you. Click here to view a map and find a high need little pantry close to you!
Please note: black pins are Blessing Boxes and purple pins are Little Pantries. Both provide free food to neighbors in need.
Share photos of you and your family doing good in the community! Email us at volunteer@givebesa.org or tag Besa on social media (@GiveBesa).
Below is a list of suggested non-perishable and household donations:
Click here to learn more about Columbus Blessing Boxes and the incredible work they do.
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