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Community Partners - Human Interest

Jars of Clay Outreach

937 Sims Street SW

Atlanta, GA 30310

(404)-586-9793

Sample projects available: Collect coats, socks, t-shirts, toys and can goods, serve as special helpers during organizations 9 days of Christmas (Dec. 14, 15, 16, 21-24 from 7-9 p.m. or 4-6 p.m).

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too

4900 Lewis Rd.Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(770) 491-9014

Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry       

PO Box 1328

Lawrenceville, GA 30045   

(770) 339-7887            

Sample projects available: Separate canned goods, boxing canned goods & moving boxes to warehouse or storage trailer, assist in pantry area, fill food orders from clients, etc.

Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry           

2915 Pine St.           

Snellville, GA 30078           

(770) 985-5229            

Sample projects available: Canned food drive, hygiene drive, organize food pantry, holiday projects, organize clothing pantry, etc.

North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry     

601 S. Hill St.    

Buford, GA 30518  

(770) 271-9793            

Sample projects available: Organize and sort food, prepare food baskets, organize food drive, yardwork & gardening, cleaning, painting, etc.

Hope and Life Fellowship of Rockbridge           

PO Box 390580          

Snellville, GA 30039           

(770) 979-1595            

Sample projects available: Collecting dry goods and canned goods

Rainbow Village, Inc.     

400 Holcomb Bridge Rd.        

Norcross, GA 30071          

(770) 326-6432            

Sample projects available: Yard work, prepare meals for adults and children, collect cleaning supplies, provide birthday boxes (cake mix, icing, napkins, plates, table cloth and party favors), etc.

Norcross Cooperative Ministry  

2275  Mitchell Rd.

Norcross, GA 30071

(770) 263-0013            

Sample projects available: Collect non-perishable food, collect personal care items, collect new unwrapped toys, sort and stock donations, etc.

William Breman Jewish Home    

3150 Howell Mill Rd. NW      

Atlanta, GA 30327        

(404) 351-8410            

Sample projects available: Visit residents, adopt a resident, make care packages, etc.

Disability LINK   

755 Commerce Dr. NE,  Suite 415

Decatur, GA 30033       

(404) 687-8890            

Sample projects available: Help build wheel chair ramps (girls ages 16 and older only), etc.

The Giving Tree             

1842 Clairmont Rd.

Decatur, GA 30033            

(404) 633-3383            

Sample projects available: Special events, make arts & crafts, teach youth groups a skill, etc.

Atlanta Community Food Bank  

970 Jefferson St. NW

Atlanta, GA 30318             

(404) 892-3333 ext. 242           

Sample projects available: Sort food,  participate in our community garden initiative, participate in Hunger 101- Education Component & Patch Project

Goodwill Industries of North Georgia     

2201 Glenwood Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30316        

(404) 486-8545

Sample projects available: Sort books,  pack coloring books, help during book sales, etc.

Roots Adoption Agency

1777 Phoenix Prkwy, Suite 108          

Atlanta, GA 30349

(770) 907-7770            

Sample projects available: Assist with picnic, Christmas party, stuff bags, conferences, etc.

Georgia Inter-Generational Project, Inc.             

5701 Mableton Prkwy, Suite 4J         

Mableton, GA  30126

(770) 739-9041

Sample projects available: Adopt a family or senior citizen for a holiday celebration, deliver flowers to elderly seniors at nursing homes and assisted living homes, etc.

Silver Threads and Golden Needles       

502 Glenn Edge Dr.   

Lawrenceville, GA 30045   

(770) 995-9812            

Sample projects available: Adopt seniors, office work, etc.

March of Dimes             

1776 Peachtree St., Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30309             

(404) 350-9800            

Sample projects available: Work America, packing boxes for schools

American Red Cross

3486 Covington Hwy.    

Decatur, GA 30032            

(404) 296-0505

Special Events, CPR

March of Dimes Northeast Division

2955 Horizon Park Dr.           

Suwanee, GA 30024

(678) 546-0023            

Sample projects available: Assists with mass mailings, mission booths, etc.

The Salvation Army       

317 East First Ave. PO Box 5186

Rome, GA 30161   

(706) 291-4745            

Sample projects available: Pack food boxes for needy families, adopt a family, etc.

Mercy Senior Care        

212 West Third St.   

Rome, GA 30162  

(706) 291-8496            

Sample projects available: Arts and crafts for holiday parties, hygiene kits, special gift baskets for the day program, singing and music, special events, organizing and preparing materials for the next days activities, collecting items, etc.

Salvation Army of Gwinnett County       

3455 Sugarloaf Prkwy           

Lawrenceville, GA 30044   

(770) 963-8802            

Sample projects available: Distribute toys, assist with Angel Tree, etc.

Second Wind Dreams    

1031 Cambridge Square, Suite G

Alpharetta, GA 30004

(678) 624-0500            

Sample projects available: Visit nursing homes and assisted living centers, adopt and fulfill dreams of residents, wrap gifts for Christmas, deliver gifts, participate in walk-a-thon, assist with fundraising activities, etc.