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Summer of Giving: Paint & Refresh A Youth Center
Ohio Avenue Youth Center

Summer of Giving: Paint & Refresh A Youth Center

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Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
August 11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
657 S Ohio Ave, Columbus
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Help Give Hope to Child Victims of Human Trafficking
Chase Tower

Help Give Hope to Child Victims of Human Trafficking

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Volunteer Leader: Kari Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Friday
August 7
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
100 E Broad St, Columbus
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Fill 11,000 Backpacks for Disadvantaged Children
NSG/Pilkington North America

Fill 11,000 Backpacks for Disadvantaged Children

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Volunteer Leader: Kari Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
August 8
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3340 Centerpoint Dr., Urbancrest
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Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!

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Volunteer Leader: Jenna Social Direct Action Ages 14+
Sunday
August 9
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Tuesday
August 11
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

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Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Wednesday
August 12
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families

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Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
August 13
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Deliver Food Boxes to Seniors
Gladden Community House Food Pantry

Deliver Food Boxes to Seniors

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Social Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Friday
August 14
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
318 S. Glenwood Avenue, Columbus
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Organize Donations to Help Empower Women
Dress for Success

Organize Donations to Help Empower Women

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Volunteer Leader: Kari Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
August 15
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests

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Volunteer Leader: Liz Social Direct Action
Saturday
August 15
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

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Volunteer Leader: Chris Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Monday
August 17
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

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Volunteer Leader: Jody Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
August 18
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

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Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Tuesday
August 18
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

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Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Wednesday
August 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1697 W. Mound St., Columbus
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Organize Donations to Help Empower Women
Dress for Success

Organize Donations to Help Empower Women

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Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Wednesday
August 19
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food For Seniors
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Thursday
August 20
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Mid-Ohio Market at HEART

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 16+
Thursday
August 20
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6475 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg
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Virtual Volunteering: Make Brownies!
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Virtual Volunteering: Make Brownies!

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Friday
August 21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton
Franklinton Farms

Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton

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Volunteer Leader: Liz Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 10+
Saturday
August 22
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
867 W Town Street, Columbus
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Tackle Poverty at The Free Store
Community Development for All People Free Store

Tackle Poverty at The Free Store

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
August 22
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
946 Parsons Ave, Columbus
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Furniture with a Heart Thrift Store Experience
Furniture with a hHeart Thrift Store

Furniture with a Heart Thrift Store Experience

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Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Monday
August 24
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2165 Morse Road , Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Tuesday
August 25
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

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Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
August 26
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

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Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
August 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Mid-Ohio Market at HEART

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 16+
Thursday
August 27
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6475 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg
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Pack Produce Boxes
Old Schottenstein Building

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Friday
August 28
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
3251 Westerville Road, Columbus
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Empower Students at a Back-to-School Bash
Central Community House

Empower Students at a Back-to-School Bash

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Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
August 29
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1150 E Main Street, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
September 2
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Support Moms at the Little Bottoms Free Store
West Park United Methodist Church

Support Moms at the Little Bottoms Free Store

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Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Thursday
September 3
5:45 PM - 8:15 PM
89 W Park Ave, Columbus
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Deliver Food Boxes to Seniors
Gladden Community House Food Pantry

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Social Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Friday
September 4
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
318 S. Glenwood Avenue, Columbus
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Park Beautification with Columbus Recreation and Parks
Woodward Park

Park Beautification with Columbus Recreation and Parks

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Saturday
September 5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5147 Karl Rd, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

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Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Wednesday
September 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1697 W. Mound St., Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food For Seniors
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Thursday
September 10
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

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Volunteer Leader: Jody Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
September 10
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Serve Families at the Kroger Food Pantry
Mid-Ohio Foodbank Kroger Food Pantry

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Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
September 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City
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Beautify a Community Garden!
Central Community House Garden

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Social ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Saturday
September 12
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1150 E Main Street, Columbus
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Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Monday
September 14
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Tuesday
September 15
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Organize Donations to Help Empower Women
Dress for Success

Organize Donations to Help Empower Women

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Volunteer Leader: Jenny Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Wednesday
September 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Pack and Organize Diapers
Columbus Diaper Coalition

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Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Wednesday
September 16
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Mid-Ohio Market at HEART

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 16+
Thursday
September 17
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6475 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg
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Virtual Volunteering: Make Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies!
Online

Virtual Volunteering: Make Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies!

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Friday
September 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pack Produce Boxes
Prairie Township Fire Department

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 5+
Saturday
September 19
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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Organize Donations to Help Empower Women
Dress for Success

Organize Donations to Help Empower Women

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Volunteer Leader: Jenny Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
September 19
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

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Volunteer Leader: Liz Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Saturday
September 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Beautify the YWCA Family Center
YWCA Family Center

Beautify the YWCA Family Center

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Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Sunday
September 20
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
900 Harvey Ct. , Columbus
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Virtual Volunteering: Make Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies!
Online

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
September 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Monday
September 21
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

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Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Wednesday
September 23
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1697 W. Mound St., Columbus
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Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Prepare Packaged Meals for Homeless Families

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Volunteer Leader: Kari Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
September 23
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Unload Food From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

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Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
September 23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food For Seniors
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Thursday
September 24
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

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Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Thursday
September 24
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Pack Produce Boxes
Old Schottenstein Building

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Volunteer Leader: Kari Direct Action Heavy Lifting ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Friday
September 25
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
3251 Westerville Road, Columbus
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Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton
Franklinton Farms

Urban Farm Beautification in Franklinton

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 10+
Saturday
September 26
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
867 W Town Street, Columbus
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Tackle Poverty at The Free Store
Community Development for All People Free Store

Tackle Poverty at The Free Store

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Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
September 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
946 Parsons Ave, Columbus
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Pack and Distribute Food Boxes
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

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Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Tuesday
September 29
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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