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Acworth Horizon Baseball League
Come join us as we partner with the Acworth Parks and Rec department for the fourth season of Horizon Baseball. Horizon is a special needs baseball league that takes place right across the street from NCCS at Kennworth Park. All games are held on Saturdays at Kennworth Park on the Horizon field by the special needs playground. If you are interested in participating and would like to find out more, please email Megan Strange.
Liberty Thrift Store
Founded by Liberty Church in Marietta, GA our mission is to provide service opportunities to the community through volunteering, donating goods, purchasing, and giving financially. We also strive to serve the community by providing high quality low cost clothing, shoes, books, home decor, kitchen needs, toys, furniture, and electronics. There are a number of ways students can volunteer with Liberty Thrift Store including receiving, greeting guests, processing donations, and stocking.
Contact:
770-578-1770
libertythriftstore@yahoo.com
Keep Cobb Beautiful
Our Mission is Promoting stewardship of our communities through litter prevention, beautification, recycling and environmental education.
Contact:
Gwen Baldwin
(770) 528-1135
keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Whether it's half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood, our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand.
Contact:
Volunteer Services Department
404-575-3730
American Cancer Society- Atlanta Hope Lodge
The American Cancer Society is trying to make this difficult situation easier for cancer patients and their families through 22 Hope Lodges – free, temporary housing facilities for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment. But Hope Lodges are more than just a place to stay – they provide a home-like nurturing environment, so patients can get support from others going through the same experience. A cancer survivor’s recovery involves much more than medical treatments; it takes hope to heal. Hope Lodge offers the warmth and security of home in a setting where the love and encouragement of others enlighten and inspire guests. At Hope Lodge, guests rally around each other, building life-affirming connections and lifetime friendships.
Contact:
Terri Lewinson
404-265-0059
terri.lewinson@cancer.org
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”
Contact:
Volunteer Services Department
678-224-2000
chad.loy@heart.org
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
Contact:
Kim Jackson
(770)434-5864 ext.212
http://www.kintera.org/
The Center for Family Resources
The Center for Family Resources offers a unique opportunity to the citizens of Cobb County and Metro Atlanta to enrich the lives of others while enriching their own. In addition to providing a place to meet new people and make new friends, our volunteers discover the personal rewards of sharing their gifts and talents, expertise and experience. We have flexible hours depending on the program, and we are easily accessible, located just off Cobb Parkway near the Big Chicken.
Contact:
Jennifer Cain
770.428.2601
JenniferCain@thecfr.org
Cobb County Habitat for Humanity
Cobb Habitat is committed to its goal of building simple, decent, affordable housing by working in partnership with God’s people in need. Using volunteer labor and donated funds and materials, Cobb Habitat builds or rehabilitates houses and sells them to responsible families in need at no profit with no interest charged. (Exodus 22:25)
Contact:
Tamara McLeroy
770-432-7954
tamaramcleroy@cobbhabitat.org
Children’s PEACE Center
A fun, interactive, hands-on museum for children in Elementary grades K-5th, but also provides an exciting learning experience for all ages. It’s a challenging place of discovery, as well as a resource center for families, parents, teachers, and anyone interested in making a positive impact on the future of our children and our world.
Contact:
Andria D. Melham
770-917-8815
director@childrenspeacecenter.org
7 Bridges to Recovery
7 Bridges to Recovery is a homeless ministry that reaches out to the least and lost of Atlanta. Come and serve meals and do activities with our women and children at the Garden, make meals with us, or pass out meals with us under the bridges.
Contact:
678-430-3698
www.7bridgestorecovery.org
Cobb County Watershed Stewardship Program
Cobb Watershed Stewardship Program seeks to provide education on issues impacting local water quality, foster
good habits and responsible behavior, and an appreciation for and a connection to our natural resources. We can assist you with your community service projects and invite you to participate in any of ours.
Contact:
Mike Kahle
Water_RSVP@cobbcounty.org
770-528-8214
Papa's Pantry
Papa’s Pantry located in Woodstock (with a satellite branch in downtown Canton) provides emergency food assistance by appointment. We offer the opporunity of a ‘partnership’ through mentoring and training classes provided through The Master’s Training Center, the educational branch of Papa’ Pantry. This includes classes in life skills, employment strategies, budgeting, healthy eating on a budget, bible studies, coupon strategies etc.
Contact:
770-591-4730
www.papaspantry.org
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Must Ministries
MUST Ministries is a place where people of faith come to serve those who are less fortunate in the community. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty for individuals and families by focusing on the root causes of their situation and developing a plan for recovery.
Contact:
volunteer@mustministries.org
West Cobb YMCA
Just some of the ways you can volunteer and impact the lives of others through the community: • Youth Sports Coaches • Adventure Guides leaders • Partner With Youth “Friend-raisers” • Special Projects Assistant • Special Events Volunteer
Contact:
http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/metroatlantaymcavolunteers.shtml
Cobb County Relay for Life
Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society’s signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. During Relay For Life ® events, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. The events are held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps.
Contact:
Kim Crook
(888)670-0427 x5188
Kim.Crook@cancer.org
The Extension-Recovery Center
The Extension is a non-profit, community-supported organization serving Cobb County and the entire metropolitan Atlanta area. We provide addiction recovery services through a comprehensive Residential Recovery Program for homeless men, outpatient counseling and various outreach initiatives. We are currently developing a residential program for homeless, addicted women.
Contact:
Barbara Frost
770-590-9075 x302
bfrost@theextension.org
Mostly Mutts
The mission of Mostly Mutts is to work closely with animal control officers and other rescue organizations to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters. Mostly Mutts will provide housing, health care, training and physical and emotional care to adoptable animals until they find a new home.
Contact:
Volunteer Department
770-325-7387
volunteer@mostlymutts.org
Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club
Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club is an organization comprised of local volunteers committed to maintaining the integrity of the historical significance of Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park, while improving the trails for the benefit of its recreational use.
Contact:
Leah Urben
770-427-4686 ext 504
kmtcoutreach@kemotrailcorps.org
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center
SafePath is a private, non-profit organization that offers a new way of serving abused and neglected children through a comprehensive approach to services for victims and their families. SafePath is currently looking for individuals to assist with various volunteer opportunities. Training provided.
Contact:
Elizabeth Underwood
(770) 801-3465
Elizabeth.underwood@cobbcounty.org
Cobb County Meals on Wheels
The meals, which must meet FDA requirements, are prepared by one vendor under contract with Cobb County. They are delivered to the central kitchen at 32 Fairground Street, Marietta, GA. At this kitchen the meals are heated, put in insulated containers and then delivered to designated sites. From these sites volunteers take the meals to the homebound client. This could be the only hot meal the client has that day.
Contact:
Shelia Perkins
770-528-5381
Shelia.perkins@cobbcounty.org
The Joy Foundation
Through our “Tackle Hunger” program, the JOY Foundation feeds over 450 families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. The “Shop With A Hero” program provides Christmas JOY to over 1500 children of need. This year that number will most certainly increase.
Contact:
The Joy Foundation
678.801.4014
http://joyfoundation.org
Cobb Pregnancy Services
Cobb Pregnancy Services is an evangelical Christian non-profit organization that offers positive alternatives to abortions to men and women who are experiencing unexpected pregnancies by providing them practical, emotional, and spiritual support. Through the ministry of Cobb Pregnancy Services, students can be involved in taking a stand against abortion in our community. Although you must be over 21 to work directly with clients, there is a lot you can do.
Contact:
Lori Parker
770-590-9361
cpsmain@bellsouth.net
Wellspring Living - Wellspring Treasures (Kennesaw)
Through comprehensive service, engagement of local communities and excellence in care, Wellspring Living runs 3 restorative homes to provide therapy, counseling, life-skills training, education, and a fresh start for young women and girls who have been sexually abused or trafficked. The Wellspring Treasures Store in Kennesaw is a great way to get involved with Wellspring Living.
Contact:
770-423-9890
PT Solutions - PTS Sports is a multifaceted company dedicated to the runner, swimmer, cyclist or triathlete that also have PTS Sports endurance events across the Southeast for you to race. From running events to triathlons- we always aim to produce a smooth, well-run event and can only do that with your help!
Contact:
770-529-0285
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