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NBC4 Today Service Project: Prepare Thanksgiving Meals for Seniors
LifeCare Alliance

NBC4 Today Service Project: Prepare Thanksgiving Meals for Seniors

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Monday
November 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1699 W. Mound St, Columbus
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Unload Food and Pack Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Unload Food and Pack Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
November 13
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible
Wednesday
November 13
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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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
November 16
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
November 16
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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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
November 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Northland

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
November 17
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2933 Morse Road, 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 Direct Action Ages 14+
Sunday
November 17
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
Dublin Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Direct Action Ages 16+
Monday
November 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
81 West Bridge St. , Dublin
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Volunteer Leader: Dia Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
November 18
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant 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
November 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Support Families with a Thanksgiving Meal
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Support Families with a Thanksgiving Meal

Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 10+
Wednesday
November 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Celebrate a Family Fun Night
Columbus Early Learning Centers

Celebrate a Family Fun Night

Volunteer Leader: Cara Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Thursday
November 21
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
240 N. Champion Avenue, 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: Chris Social ADA Accessible
Thursday
November 21
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, 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+
Thursday
November 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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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
November 22
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3820 Cleveland Ave, Columbus
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Urban Farm Beautification
Franklinton Farms

Urban Farm Beautification

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 10+
Saturday
November 23
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
867 W Town Street, Columbus
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Support Local Students With Basic Essentials
Commercial Self Storage

Support Local Students With Basic Essentials

Volunteer Leader: Liz Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
November 23
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

Volunteer Leader: Monica Social Heavy Lifting Ages 18+
Monday
November 25
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2100 Stella Court , Columbus
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Gobble Gobble! Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Gobble Gobble! Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Brian Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Tuesday
November 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: Sean Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
November 26
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: Tim Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
November 27
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Holiday Treats for After-School Students
Gladden Community House

Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Holiday Treats for After-School Students

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Monday
December 2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Volunteer Leader: Jody Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
December 2
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant Avenue, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Brian Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
December 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
December 4
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Tackle Poverty at Little Bottoms Free Store
West Park United Methodist Church

Tackle Poverty at Little Bottoms Free Store

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
December 5
5:45 PM - 8:15 PM
89 W Park Ave, Columbus
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Support Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon
92.3 WCOL

Support Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon

Social ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Friday
December 6
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2323 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus
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Shift 1: Help Build Wagons for Families!
Far East Community Recreation Center

Shift 1: Help Build Wagons for Families!

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
December 7
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
1826 Lattimer Drive, Columbus
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Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club

Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!

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

Ho, Ho, Ho! Senior Activities and Games

Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Saturday
December 7
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
3550 Fishinger Blvd., Columbus
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Shift 2: Help Build Wagons for Families!
Far East Community Recreation Center

Shift 2: Help Build Wagons for Families!

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
December 7
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
1826 Lattimer Drive, Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Support Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Support Rescued Dogs

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Sunday
December 8
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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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
December 9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus
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Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Tuesday
December 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: Liz Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
December 10
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
December 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: Katie Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible
Wednesday
December 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
December 14
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Cheer on Runners at the Santa Speedo Dash
Strongwater Food and Spirits

Cheer on Runners at the Santa Speedo Dash

Volunteer Leader: Monica Social Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 10+
Saturday
December 14
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
401 W Town St, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
December 14
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1204 N High Street, 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 Direct Action Ages 14+
Saturday
December 14
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

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
December 15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6525 Sawmill Road, Columbus
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Clean the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Clean the Ronald McDonald House

Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
December 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Brighten the Holiday Season for Individuals and Families
St. Stephen's Community Center

Brighten the Holiday Season for Individuals and Families

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Sunday
December 15
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
1500 E 17th Ave, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
December 16
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 Direct Action Ages 16+
Monday
December 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
81 West Bridge St. , Dublin
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Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Ho, Ho, Ho! Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Brian Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Tuesday
December 17
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
December 17
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, 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
December 17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Adopt A Senior: Unpack & Sort Stocking Stuffers
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

Adopt A Senior: Unpack & Sort Stocking Stuffers

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Wednesday
December 18
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3776 S High Street, Columbus
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Celebrate a Family Fun Night
Columbus Early Learning Centers

Celebrate a Family Fun Night

Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Thursday
December 19
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
240 N. Champion Avenue, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Volunteer Leader: Liz Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
December 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Arts & Crafts at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Ho! Ho! Ho! Arts & Crafts at Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Jody Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
December 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, 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
December 21
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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Spread Holiday Cheer at United Methodist Free Store Christmas Shop!
Community Development for All People

Spread Holiday Cheer at United Methodist Free Store Christmas Shop!

Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
December 21
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus
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Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton
Franklinton Farms

Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton

Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 10+
Saturday
December 21
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
867 W Town Street, Columbus
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Play Bingo with Seniors At A Nursing Home
First Community Village

Play Bingo with Seniors At A Nursing Home

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible
Saturday
December 21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1800 Riverside Drive, Upper Arlington
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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+
Monday
December 23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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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
December 27
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3820 Cleveland Ave, Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Support Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Support Rescued Dogs

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
December 28
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, 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
December 29
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1149 College Ave, Columbus
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