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Community Impact

$1,616,717
In Goods & Services
49,698
Hours Volunteered

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Wednesday
March 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Families

Volunteer Leader: Liz Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
March 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill
Goodwill Thrift Store - North Campus

Retail Recycling with Goodwill

Volunteer Leader: Lydia Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
March 23
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2550 N. High Street, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for After-School Students
Gladden Community House

Bake Cookies for After-School Students

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Monday
March 25
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
March 26
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: Liz Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
March 26
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Families

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
March 27
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Support Pantry Clients with an Educational Meal
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Support Pantry Clients with an Educational Meal

Volunteer Leader: Liz Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
March 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Arts & Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Arts & Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
March 28
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Empower Girls as a Personal Prom Dress Shopper

Empower Girls as a Personal Prom Dress Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 21+
Saturday
March 30
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
387 E. Beck Street, 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

Volunteer Leader: Jenna Group Friendly Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Saturday
March 30
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Empower Girls as a Personal Prom Dress Shopper

Empower Girls as a Personal Prom Dress Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Jill Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 21+
Sunday
March 31
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
387 E. Beck Street, Columbus
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Cookie Decorating and Painting with Seniors
The Cottage at Wexner Heritage Village

Cookie Decorating and Painting with Seniors

Volunteer Leader: Ryan Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
March 31
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1149 College Ave, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Lydia Group Friendly ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
April 2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Northland

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Wednesday
April 3
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
2933 Morse Road, Columbus
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Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
April 3
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, 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 Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Wednesday
April 3
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
1800 Riverside Drive, Upper Arlington
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Help Build a Home with Habitat for Humanity

Help Build a Home with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 16+
Thursday
April 4
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
TBD - South Side of Columbus, Columbus
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Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club

Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!

Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
April 6
8:00 AM - 11:15 AM
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue, Columbus
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Sort Donations and Support Homeless Families
Volunteers of America

Sort Donations and Support Homeless Families

Group Friendly Ages 16+
Saturday
April 6
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1776 E Broad St, Columbus
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Earth Day Crafts with Seniors
National Church Residences

Earth Day Crafts with Seniors

Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
April 6
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
3550 Fishinger Blvd., Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Volunteer Leader: Ali Group Friendly ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
April 8
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: Ouida Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
April 9
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

Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
April 9
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , 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

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
April 10
4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Families

Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
April 10
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

Group Friendly Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Wednesday
April 10
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Assemble Weekend Food Bags for 200 Local Students
New Salem Baptist Church

Assemble Weekend Food Bags for 200 Local Students

Group Friendly Ages 5+
Thursday
April 11
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
2956 Cleveland Ave, 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

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Saturday
April 13
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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AIDS Walk Ohio
McFerson Commons Park

AIDS Walk Ohio

Volunteer Leader: Felicia Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Saturday
April 13
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
218 West St., Columbus
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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
April 13
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Ashley Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Saturday
April 13
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Promise Garden: Support The Fight Against Alzheimer's
Martha Walker Garden Park

Promise Garden: Support The Fight Against Alzheimer's

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Group Friendly Direct Action Ages 5+
Sunday
April 14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1098 Mt. Pleasant Ave, 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

Group Friendly Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Sunday
April 14
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Clean the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Clean the Ronald McDonald House

Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
April 14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Volunteer Leader: Liz Group Friendly ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
April 15
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon 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: Sarah Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 16+
Monday
April 15
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
81 West Bridge St. , Dublin
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Group Friendly ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
April 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Support Teens with an Educational Meal
Godman Guild

Support Teens with an Educational Meal

Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Wednesday
April 17
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
303 E 6th Ave, 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 Ages 16+
Wednesday
April 17
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Sort Donations and Support our Neighbors
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Sort Donations and Support our Neighbors

Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Monday
April 22
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Families

Volunteer Leader: Liz Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
April 24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Support Pantry Clients with an Educational Meal
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Support Pantry Clients with an Educational Meal

Volunteer Leader: Dayna Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
April 25
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Earth Day Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Earth Day Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
April 25
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Be a Scientist with COSI
COSI

Be a Scientist with COSI

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
April 25
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
333 West Broad St., 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

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Group Friendly Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Saturday
April 27
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!

Volunteer Leader: Jenna Group Friendly Direct Action Ages 14+
Saturday
April 27
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Dublin

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
April 28
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6525 Sawmill Road, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Group Friendly Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
April 29
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant Avenue, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Jessica Group Friendly Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
April 30
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 Group Friendly Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
April 30
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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