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$1,840,548
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Volunteer With Besa At The A&F Challenge
Join Besa's Big Table; Citywide Community Conversation
Land-Grant Brewing Company, Outdoor Beer Garden

Join Besa's Big Table; Citywide Community Conversation

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Wednesday
August 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
424 W Town St, Columbus
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Support Local Students With Basic Essentials
Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center

Support Local Students With Basic Essentials

Volunteer Leader: Dia Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Tuesday
August 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Jessica Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
August 20
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Social ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
August 22
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
August 22
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests

Volunteer Leader: Liz Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Saturday
August 24
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Dublin

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
August 25
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6525 Sawmill Road, Columbus
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Support Caregivers of those Impacted by Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio

Support Caregivers of those Impacted by Alzheimer's

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Monday
August 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1379 Dublin Road, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
August 27
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Sean Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
August 27
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
August 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
August 31
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Lydia Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
September 3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
September 4
4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Lauren Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Wednesday
September 4
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home
First Community Village

Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home

Volunteer Leader: Matthew Social Direct Action ADA Accessible
Wednesday
September 4
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
1800 Riverside Drive, Upper Arlington
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Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club

Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
September 7
8:00 AM - 11:15 AM
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue, Columbus
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Senior Activities and Games
National Church Residences

Senior Activities and Games

Volunteer Leader: Cara Social Direct Action ADA Accessible
Saturday
September 7
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
3550 Fishinger Blvd., Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Sunday
September 8
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!

Direct Action Ages 14+
Sunday
September 8
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Bake Cookies for After-School Students
Gladden Community House

Bake Cookies for After-School Students

Social ADA Accessible
Monday
September 9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Volunteer Leader: Liz Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
September 9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Jessica Social ADA Accessible
Tuesday
September 10
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
September 10
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Sean Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
September 11
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Volunteer Leader: Tim Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
September 11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible
Wednesday
September 11
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
September 14
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Celebrate Walkers at The New Albany Walking Classic

Celebrate Walkers at The New Albany Walking Classic

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social ADA Accessible Ages 21+
Sunday
September 15
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Corner of Market St. and Market Sq, New Albany
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Clean the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Clean the Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Sean Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
September 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
Dublin Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Sean Direct Action Ages 16+
Monday
September 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
81 West Bridge St. , Dublin
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
September 16
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
September 17
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Wednesday
September 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market
Prairie Township Fire Department

Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market

Direct Action Heavy Lifting
Saturday
September 21
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
September 21
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Serve Meals to Homeless Families
Wolfe Park

Serve Meals to Homeless Families

Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
September 21
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
105 Park Drive, Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Sunday
September 22
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Hilliard

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
September 22
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
5526 Renner Road, Columbus
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Manage the Memory Wall at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Huntington Park

Manage the Memory Wall at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Volunteer Leader: Dia Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Sunday
September 22
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
330 Huntington Park Ln., Columbus
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Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home
The Cottage at Wexner Heritage Village

Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
September 22
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1149 College Ave, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Brian Social Direct Action ADA Accessible
Tuesday
September 24
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
September 24
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
September 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social ADA Accessible
Thursday
September 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Back to School Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Back to School Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible
Thursday
September 26
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market
Clinton Township Fire Department

Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market

Direct Action Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible
Friday
September 27
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3820 Cleveland Ave, Columbus
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests

Volunteer Leader: Kelsey Social Direct Action
Saturday
September 28
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Support Local Students With Basic Essentials
Commercial Self Storage

Support Local Students With Basic Essentials

Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
September 28
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1509 Blatt Blvd, Gahanna
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Support Individuals Reentering the Workforce
Alvis

Support Individuals Reentering the Workforce

Social Heavy Lifting
Monday
September 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2100 Stella Court , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
September 30
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant Avenue, Columbus
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Goodwill Retail Recycling at the Columbus Marathon
North Bank Park

Goodwill Retail Recycling at the Columbus Marathon

Social Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Sunday
October 20
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
311 W Long St, Columbus
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