05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

11:00 AM

Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive at Anime Boston in the Sheraton Hotel, organized and staffed by volunteers from The Heinlein Society.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-01-2022 - 05-08-2022

Let's help the PTA at Van Buren Elementary School in Baldwinsville, NY, provide a pack of Colors of the World crayons (with an array of skin tones) to each student at the school. Our group has continuing concerns about pressures being applied to libraries and teachers in the region by groups that are against providing students with diverse information and a factual view of life in this country. Although we cannot directly involve ourselves politically with any school board, it has come to our attention that teachers in the Baldwinsville schools would like to provide students with "multicultural crayons" that would allow the kids to color faces in a variety of skin tones to better reflect themselves, their families, and their communities. These packs are about $2.00 each, and they would love to have one for each of the 500 students. We are raising money at our website, cnyhumanists.org to purchase these crayons for the PTA.

Fundraising

04-29-2022 - 05-31-2022

12:00 AM

Details Clean out your cabinets, closets, and storage tubs! Clean out your garage! Join us for PPA's annual drive for One Nation Walking Together! ONWT helps with the basic needs of Native Americans in Colorado and 7 surrounding states. Donate the items listed below, or order online and have it shipped straight to them! However you do it, you will be helping people in need and helping show the world what being good without god looks like! The Secular Week of Action takes place during our month-long drive and is a call to secular communities across the country to put their secular values into action. https://www.facebook.com/secularweekofaction What to donate TOWELS ARE MUCH NEEDED!! New or Gently Used Socks New Underwear Long Underwear New Bed Pillows Baby Diapers Baby & Adult Wipes School Supplies Backpacks Hygiene Items Period Products Sheets Blankets Comforters Sleeping Bags, Tents Paper Products Masks & Gloves Gloves, Hats, Scarves Cleaning Products Sewing Machines Laundry Detergent Warm Sweaters New or Gently Used: Shoes, Sneakers & Boots (no high heels) Children’s Clothing Baby Clothing New Toys Non-perishible food BIG STUFF: Much Needed!!*** Furniture & Appliances*** Please Call 719-329-0251 For More Info on Accepted Furniture Items and/or Pick-Up Info! They DO NOT NEED ADULT CLOTHING other than what is listed above. You can easily buy from Amazon and have the items shipped straight to them from the wishlist I have created here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SJPYJSM6PWBQ?ref_=wl_share Feel free to get other brands or quantities and order from anywhere that makes you happy. How to Get Items to ONWT You can mail directly to ONWT or drop off Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9-3. They may not be available for all of those hours, so you might wish to call first at 719-329-0251 before you drive over there. You can also get items to Crystal at any event between now and then, and we can probably work out an alternate drop-off place in the Springs if you need it, just message me. The address is One Nation Walking Together 3150 N. Nevada Ave Colorado Springs 80907 And of course, they would also love to have cash donations, both for filling in critical gaps and to help pay for the gas to get the supplies delivered. **Please don't forget to send me a picture or list of what you bought so we can keep track of it! More about ONWT: https://www.onenationwt.org/our-story/ Thank you for your help!!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

10:00 AM

Details This event is being coordinated with the Fountain Creek Watershed District's first time organizing the Great American Cleanup event in Colorado Springs. We are responsible for the Sand Creek Trail (and creek) starting at the Barnes Road Bridge, and ending at the Stetson Hills Bridge. Volunteers can park at Stetson Park, which is located along that section of trail and will allow for easy access and parking. Our goal is to pick up trash and pet waste, with a concentration on the waterway, since it can carry trash further down stream. The Fountain Creek Watershed District will supply the trash bags and pet waste bags, and I will be bringing other supplies (such as buckets, trash grabbers, and work gloves). Please come dressed prepared for getting dirty, and wear protective shoes (no sandals). Sunscreen and sunglasses or hats are highly recommended, but be sure to dress for whatever crazy Colorado weather might come our way. Also bring your own refillable water bottles, and I will have a large water jug for refills. Kids are welcome to participate and generally have fun, but require supervision for safety during this event. Hope to see you there!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-30-2022

09:00 AM

For more than five years, the Atheists Helping the Homeless -Phoenix have been distributing toiletries, hygiene items, and other miscellaneous items to the unhoused population in downtown Phoenix. In 2022, we moved from a monthly to a bi-monthly schedule for these giveaways. We’ll meet again on May 15th (8am time change!!!). On our Facebook page, we maintain an Amazon shop now button for needed items, which facilitates delivery to one of our members. We also except unused hotel toiletries, and cash donations via PayPal. https://www.paypal.me/AHHPhoenix We also LOVE volunteers! Our Saturday mornings are a great service and a way for us to bond as Humanists. Please like and follow our Facebook page.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-30-2022 - 04-30-2022

09:30 AM

Join other humanists to assist St Paul's Como area seniors with their yard clean-up, mostly by raking leaves. Waste bags and rakes will be provided; consider bringing work gloves - and do wear layered, weather-dependent clothing. Event is organized through Como Block Nurse Program.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-30-2022

10:00 AM

Join us in cleaning up Minnesota Atheists' stretch of Highway! Meet in the Carbone's Pizza Bar & Grill (Lakeville) Parking Lot. I'll be there in my black Chevy Volt. Come get your trash bags and reflective vest. To eliminate the need for fussing with vehicles and mixing households in a vehicle, what we are going to do is break up in groups and start from Carbone's walking one mile in either direction picking up trash, and then double back to arrive back at Carbone's. It's a pretty easy stretch to walk. When done, you may drop your vests off at my car and continue about your day. Or join us for lunch at Carbone's. We will either eat on their patio if it's warm or eat inside. This segment is a very doable two mile stretch with easy terrain and doesn't collect a terrible amount of trash. It goes from Highview Ave on the west to Foliage Ave on the east. Here’s a map of the stretch: https://drive.google.com/open... Dress for outside weather conditions with sturdy shoes and work gloves. The latest in highway vest fashion and trash bags will be supplied. If rain looks imminent, we will postpone it to Sunday, May 1st and it will be announced on this event page the day before. #SecularAction #WeekOfAction

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-05-2022

06:30 PM

Some do good for the promise of a favored afterlife. Some do good for the tax deductions. Some do good for the publicity. We do Good for Nothing! Guided by humanist values such as Service and Participation, Social Justice, and Altruism, we know it's just the right thing to do. Learn how you can support our neighbors in need by participating in community service activities, such as blood drives, food security projects, educational giveaways, and more. We have several ongoing programs to expand and need help with upcoming events. Share your ideas! Lend a hand!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-05-2022

08:45 AM

Secular Week of Action offers an alternative to the National Day of Prayer, a day set aside in federal law for the people of the United States to “turn to God in prayer.” Prayer is not an adequate response to national crises. Take action! St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance distributes 45,000 free Emergency Food Boxes to individuals and families in need every month. Join a group of happy humanists to help pack Emergency Food Boxes with non-perishable items, sort food, and repack bulk produce. Together we'll do a whole lot of good in a short amount of time! We will begin promptly at the scheduled shift time. Please try to arrive early to chat and get settled so we can start right at 9:00. Stay safe and comfy while volunteering in the warehouse by following the required DRESS CODE: • Closed-toe shoes (Sneakers suggested) • Shirts with sleeves (Short or long sleeve) • Pants, jeans, or workout attire. (Shorts are allowed at a respectable length) Please remember to keep your RSVP up to date so we can show up with a full crew. Thank you! Reach us at volunteer@hsgp.org with any questions. SOMETHING ABOUT MARY: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that alleviates hunger by gathering and distributing food to 600 locations that serve the hungry. They are committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-25-2022 - 05-07-2022

02:00 PM

The families of Little Heathens of RVA invite you to help us support unhoused and food insecure families in the greater Richmond area by raising funds and collecting donations to fill the Richmond Community Fridges with family-friendly food on Mothers Day! In observance of Secular Week of Action, our community of secular families is coming together to raise $500-$700 to stock the fridges with fresh foods for families. Our shopping list includes whole milk yogurt, low fat yogurt, cheese, protein snack packs, fresh fruits and vegetables, juice boxes, and baby food pouches. How to Donate: 1. Venmo @dustysabourin to fund the purchase of fresh perishables 2. Order non-perishables from our Amazon wishlist https://tinyurl.com/LHRVA-FreeFridges 3. Bring your kids to our May 7th drop-off event to add their favorite snacks to our fridge bins (location TBD) All cash donations will be used to purchase fresh groceries on Mother's Day, which will then be delivered along with physical donations to the RVA Community Fridges around Richmond that day. If donations exceed RVA Fridges capacity, all extra cash and non-perishable donations will go directly to @RVACommunityFridges. To Learn more about @RVACommunityFridges visit www.facebook.com/rvacommunityfridges or www.linktr.ee/rvacommunityfridges Be sure to RSVP to the event to get updates on our fundraising goal, specifics on what to buy and donate, and more details about our in-person drop-off event on May 7th!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-07-2022

The Humanists of Tallahassee was recently approved to build a Little Help Shelf at Sabal Palms Elementary School! With a generous grant from the Foundation Beyond Belief, we are beginning construction on this box that will be stocked with food, clothing, and toiletries for community members. Now, the fun begins! We are planning a construction party (one of many!) at the home of one of our members. If you're interested in helping out, please email us at humaniststlh@gmail.com for more info. This initial event will take place in Cairo, GA, just north of Tallahassee.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

02:00 PM

We're hosting an event to assemble hygiene packs for the unhoused in Tallahassee. This is part of our recent collaboration with Trinity United Methodist Church, a progressive, people-focused congregation, as well as our own distribution program. We ask that all attendees age 5 and over be vaccinated against COVID as this event will be held in a private residence. After you submit the form, you'll receive an email with the address (a home in Northeast Tallahassee). We'll meet from 2-4 PM on Sunday, May 1st. You MUST fill out the form on our site to get details about the location (https://forms.gle/2GhtZDyfCiyTAfqu8).

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-29-2022 - 05-08-2022

Did you know that about 20% of teens struggle to access period products, and as a result, about 84% of them have missed school or know someone who has? Between April 29th-May 8th, the Humanists of Tallahassee (HOT) will be collecting period products for the Girl Flo Project at Leon County schools. This event is part of HOT’s Secular Week of Action schedule. You can drop off tampons, pads, and menstrual cups at the UU, Ology at Power Mill, or at any of the sites listed on our website. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please use the "Donate" link on the website or email us at humaniststlh@gmail.com. We're updating the drop-off locations list daily, but if you are unable to make it to one, email us to arrange for a pick-up.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-24-2022 - 05-08-2022

As part of the 2022 Secular Week of Action, NJHN is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America® which has been delivering food, help, and hope across the state for over 45 years. CFBNJ provides 85 million meals of nutritious food annually through its network of more than 800 community partners throughout the 15 New Jersey counties it serves (north, central and south), addressing hunger through workforce development initiatives, nutrition education, and connection to critical resources. We've set a goal of raising at least $1,000 in two weeks. We're building a team to spread the word about our fundraising campaign and, of course, we'll need donations! Please visit our fundraising page (link below) and sign up as a team member, and then share your page with your family, friends, co-workers, and social media contacts to help us raise money for the Community Foodbank of New Jersey during our Secular Week of Action event. We appreciate all the support you can give! NJHN Team Page (for Team members and donations): https://give.cfbnj.org/team/423575 CFBNJ: https://cfbnj.org/ Learn more about NJHN at https://njhn.org

Fundraising

05-07-2022 - 05-12-2022

We help those without homes by distributing hygeine kits. The kits are filled with small, carryable items such as socks, toothpaste and brushes, deodorant, mini-flashlights, hand cream. Our goal is to give to people who must walk everywhere they go, they can carry lightweight items. At the packaging event, we fill the hygiene kits with items to be distributed. Currently we are working in Silver Spring, MD, but we have worked in Georgetown, DC. It takes 2-3 people working 2-3 hours to fill all the kits.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

09:00 AM

WHAT: Help provide L.A.'s food insecure community with food by volunteering at the country's second largest food bank. ABOUT LARFB: LARFB provides food support to numerous community agencies serving Los Angeles, ranging from large homeless shelters that feed hundreds of people a day to small daycare programs. VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES: Come on down with fellow L.A. Works volunteers to sort, stack and shelve valuable food to distribute to the hungry throughout Los Angeles. Make someone's day or dinner! IMPACT: By donating a few hours of your time, you’ll help us provide food for the 2 million people in Los Angeles County who face food insecurity. Volunteers help us by boxing, sorting and gleaning food that is later distributed through our network of more than 600 agency partners to our neighbors in need. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Volunteers must show proof of vaccination to participate or a negative COVID test taken within 24 hours. Mask wearing will be required at all times Please wear casual attire, closed-toe shoes, and a coat/sweater (just in case you end up sorting food in a refrigerated area.) Prohibited: tank tops, sleeveless shirts, sandals, open-toed and high-heeled shoes. No walk-ins allowed. You must register by noon the Thursday before.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

09:00 AM

In Atlanta, BN will be volunteering with the Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture. Truly Living Well is committed to bringing good food, good health and well-being to Atlanta’s urban community. Feeding people right where they live is their mission, and their guiding principles are to emulate nature in the production of food, to educate old and young to grow their own food, and to create a welcoming space where people can gather and find harmony with the earth.

Mutual Aid

05-07-2022

10:00 AM

In support of the national Secular Week of Action, Secular Democrats of Virginia will be volunteering with the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department to plant native plants at Dell Meadow in Richmond. This is a two-hour event on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 am until noon. All tools and plants will be provided. Please wear sturdy closed toe shoes and bring work gloves and water. Afterwards, we’ll grab some much deserved lunch at a local restaurant! You’ll need to register with Hands On Greater Richmond for this event using the following link: https://www.handsonrva.org/opportunity/a0C5c00000QkNX8/native-planting-at-dell-meadow They need to know how many supplies to bring. Also, there is a limit on the number of volunteers. Please shoot us an email at team@vaseculardems.org after you register so we know you’re coming. Hope to see you there!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-30-2022

09:45 AM

The CNY Humanists are taking #Action4Unhoused on Saturday, April 30. We’ll join in with Sandwich Saturday, to make bagged lunches and distribute them, along with toiletries, clothing, groceries, and other necessities, to folks in the area who could use a hand. Meet us at Lincoln Middle School at 9:45. Wear your CNYHA T-shirt—if you don’t have one, we’ll give you one! We’ll make sandwiches and bagged lunches, and Al-Amin Muhammad, who runs We Rise Above the Streets, hosts of Sandwich Saturday, always gives an inspiring talk about connecting with the people we’re serving. After that, we’ll head over the Billings park to share sack lunches and smiles with the people there.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

01:30 PM

Dear friends, At a time when so many people in our communities are struggling, sometimes it seems overwhelming to try to look for solutions, but even small acts can make a difference. This month we are hoping to help support the CAMBA Park Slope Women’s Shelter, which is a​ 100-bed shelter at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. The supportive, structured, and therapeutic facility provides temporary housing, nutritious meals, and comprehensive services and assistance for mentally ill, substance-abusing women. When we asked them what some of their needs are, toiletries were mentioned, so we will be collecting toiletries for the shelter Sunday, May 1st from 1:30 to 3:30pm at our building: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Some of the toiletries recommended ( especially if they are fun or smell good) are: – Socks – Soap – Shampoo and conditioner – Hand, face, and body creams and lotions ( such as Dove body cream) – Toothpaste – Deodorant – Other personal care items use for hygiene or grooming We hope to see you there!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-29-2022 - 04-08-2022

Secular Week of Action offers an alternative to the National Day of Prayer, a day set aside in federal law for the people of the United States to “turn to God in prayer.” A national day that calls for a specific religious practice as an expression of civic virtue rather than for a shared practice is divisive and discriminatory. Prayer is not an adequate response to national crises. Get off your knees and on your feet! Take action! Support our neighbors by contributing to our DIGITAL DONATION DRIVES! A CLEAN MACHINE: HYGIENE SUPPLIES Cleanliness is next to... impossible, unless you have the right supplies! Your donations will help Atheists Helping the Homeless Phoenix giveaway 100 hygiene kits (hand sanitizer, toothpaste, shaving cream, deodorant, body wash, and adult wipes). Check out the tremendous impact they are having at facebook.com/AtheistsHelpingtheHomelessPhoenix. Visit the HSGP website to help us donate $500 to this cause. https://hsgp.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=2 Select "Other Amount" and in "Contribution Note" include CLEAN Secular Week of Action harnesses the secular movement’s commitment to making the world a better place by creating an opportunity to: organize service events based around shared values, connect new volunteers to impactful projects in their own towns and neighborhoods, and celebrate what human beings can achieve together when we dedicate ourselves to ethical action.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-02-2022

Secular Week of Action (SWoA) offers an alternative to the National Day of Prayer, a day set aside in federal law for the people of the United States to “turn to God in prayer.” A national day that calls for a specific religious practice as an expression of civic virtue rather than for a shared practice is divisive and discriminatory. Prayer it not an adequate response to national crises. Get off your knees and on your feet! Take action! Join a gang of happy humanists as we beautify our neighborhoods with a trash pick up event. We'll pick up trash along the Rio Salado Pathway from 16th Street to 24th Street while also checking out the Raptor Series of Geocaches in the area. Thanks to an amazing grant award from our pals at Foundation Beyond Belief, we have all the supplies we need to make the event a breeze! Grabbers, gloves, trash wagons, and more! WE JUST NEED YOU! WHAT'S A GEOCACHE?? There’s treasure all around us! We’ll learn about local birds while uncovering some hidden items in the wild. Learn more by visiting geocaching.com or reach out to us at Volunteer@HSGP.org. Meet at the 16th Street / Victory Street Parking Lot. Don’t forget your floppy hat and sunscreen! Secular Week of Action harnesses the secular movement’s commitment to making the world a better place by creating an opportunity to: organize service events based around shared values, connect new volunteers to impactful projects in their own towns and neighborhoods, and celebrate what human beings can achieve together when we dedicate ourselves to ethical action.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

08:45 AM

We are volunteering as a group with UP Orlando grocery center and warehouse! UP Orlando is a secular charity: https://uporlando.org/about-us "Team UP 360 volunteers support our UP Orlando Grocery Program, which allows people living in poverty to purchase food, hygiene and household items for up to 70% off regular prices. These savings mean that people can purchase enough food – quality food – without having to choose between feeding their families or paying other bills." Children must be 10 or older to participate and a parent must be present. Children accompanied by a non-parent chaperone must be 13. This is also a part of the Secular Week of Action. #secularweekofaction You must RSVP here and/or on Meetup to participate, and if you RSVP, please be sure to attend as we have a specific number of spots to fill on the roster. We will contact you to confirm and remind you. RSVP on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/cflfreethought/events/284510934/ Here are the possible work opportunities depending on what is needed: - Produce: Stocking coolers and creating displays - Freezers: Cleaning, organizing and stocking freezers - Stocking Shelves - Warehouse: Sorting products coming in. - Member Marketplace: processing donations - Campus Clean-up: Various sanitation duties, including parking lot clean-up, gathering carts, sweeping and mopping. They provide gloves, but you must bring our own face-masks, wear closed toed shoes, and practical clothing. Please arrive at 8:45 for the check in process. If you have a CFFC shirt, please wear it!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-02-2022 - 05-02-2022

06:00 PM

Help the CFFC provide supplies for The Center Orlando (thecenterorlando.org). These items will be distributed or used by The Center which supports the unique needs of our LGBTQ community. RSVP to be reminded in Meetup, but there is no event on May 1st to attend. This project is a part of the national Secular Week of Action. Here's how you can help: DONATE SUPPLIES! You can see a list of items we need: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LR3CIARTVC0L? You can purchase from Amazon or anywhere else. These items do NOT have to be the brand listed, so if you find a better price or have single item you want to donate, that's great--please stick to cleaning supplies. If you shop from the Amazon Charity List, all items ship directly to the CFFC. If you are elsewhere, contact us at freethought@cfl.rr.com, so we can adjust the list. We don’t want to end up with 100 bottles of glass cleaner and not enough dish soap! If you order elsewhere, contact us at freethought@cfl.rr.com for a shipping address since the PO Box will NOT work. You can also drop off supplies at one of the upcoming CFFC events below. All donated items must arrive no later than Monday, May 2. DONATE MONEY! With your donation, we can purchase these items--just be sure donate early! You can donate with or without a PayPal account. When you donate, on the last page under "Special Instructions," let us know the donation is for The Center or the Secular Week of Action. No PayPal account is needed. https://tinyurl.com/cffcsupport Earmarked donations received after April 30 will be gifted as a financial donation to The Center. -------------------------------------------------- Items you purchase can be dropped off at any of these upcoming in-person events (These events can be found on Meetup and Facebook using cflfreethought): April 20th - Baldwin Park Pub Night April 23 - Central Florida Earth Day at Lake Eola Park April 24 - CFFC Educational Event with Hemant Mehta April 25 - Lake Mary Pub Night May 1 - Oviedo Road Clean-up

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-29-2022 - 05-08-2022

In collaboration with Central Florida Mutual Aid, North Orlando Oasis will be collecting pet food and donations to purchase pet food during Secular Week of Action for folks who are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their beloved pets. Existing pet food banks in Central Florida have onerous documentation requirements and extremely limited pickup hours, making it a challenge for unhoused people, working people, undocumented people, or those with legal entanglements to access those banks. Mutual aid projects seek to empower people (and pets!) who are marginalized under existing institutions; we do this by working with people, not over people, for the uplift of our communities. 100% of funds raised (after processing fees) will go to the purchase of pet food for pets in need. Make a donation here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/north-orlando-oasis-inc/mutual-aid-pet-food-bank You can also purchase pet food directly on our Amazon Wishlist here: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1ER1OXU2CWPEB/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl.

Mutual Aid

04-29-2022 - 05-08-2022

Secular Week of Action offers an alternative to the National Day of Prayer, a day set aside in federal law for the people of the United States to “turn to God in prayer.” A national day that calls for a specific religious practice as an expression of civic virtue rather than for a shared practice is divisive and discriminatory. Prayer is not an adequate response to national crises. Get off your knees and on your feet! Take action! Support our neighbors by contributing to our DIGITAL DONATION DRIVES! THREE THOUSAND TAMPONS Menstruation Does Not Stop Education. Period. Your donations will help us support Go With the Flow AZ. Check out the amazing work they are doing at gowiththeflowaz.org. Visit the HSGP website to help us donate $500 to this cause. https://hsgp.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=2 Select "Other Amount" and in "Contribution Note" include TAMPONS Secular Week of Action harnesses the secular movement’s commitment to making the world a better place by creating an opportunity to: organize service events based around shared values, connect new volunteers to impactful projects in their own towns and neighborhoods, and celebrate what human beings can achieve together when we dedicate ourselves to ethical action.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-14-2022 - 05-14-2022

08:30 AM

Rally with fellow Atheists United members at the May 14th BANS OFF OUR BODIES RALLY in downtown Los Angeles. RSVP ON EVENTBRITE TO JOIN US: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atheists-united-at-bans-off-our-bodies-may-14th-rally-tickets-323675771947 MEETING LOCATION: - Heretic House, 724 E Edgeware Rd, Los Angeles CA MEETING TIME: - 8:30 AM (Leave for rally no later than 9:30 AM) - Coffee and donuts will be provided OTHER DETAILS: - Please dress for the weather/event (sunscreen, sneakers, etc.) - Walk from Heretic House to Los Angeles City Hall is 1.3 miles. If you’re unable to walk with the group please plan your own transportation and meet us there - We’ll be carrying and handing out protest signs that stand for women’s reproductive rights - Email evan@atheistsunited.org if you have any questions ___ Join Women's March Action, Planned Parenthood, and our partners for a national day of action! The Bans Off Our Bodies Abortion Rally in Downtown Los Angeles will be at City Hall on Saturday, May 14th, at 10:00 a.m. In the coming months, the Supreme Court will issue its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, and legal experts widely expect the Court to severely curtail -- or even overturn altogether -- the 50 year precedent that established every woman's right to determine if they will give birth. If that happens, 36 million people across the country will lose access to abortion. Join us on May 14th in Downtown LA to say "BANS OFF OUR BODIES!"

Advocacy/political activism

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

10:30 AM

Help the CFFC provide supplies for The Center Orlando. These items will be distributed or used by The Center which supports the unique needs of our LGBTQ community. RSVP to be reminded in Meetup, but there is no event on May 1st to attend. This project is a part of the national Secular Week of Action. Here's how you can help: DONATE SUPPLIES! You can see a list of items we need : https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LR3CIARTVC0L? You can purchase from Amazon or anywhere else. These items do NOT have to be the brand listed, so if you find a better price or have single item you want to donate, that's great--please stick to cleaning supplies. If you shop from the Amazon Charity List, all items ship directly to the CFFC. If you are elsewhere, contact us at freethought@cfl.rr.com, so we can adjust the list. We don’t want to end up with 100 bottles of glass cleaner and not enough dish soap! If you order elsewhere, contact us at freethought@cfl.rr.com for a shipping address since the PO Box will NOT work. You can also drop off supplies at one of the upcoming CFFC events below. All donated items must arrive no later than Monday, May 2. DONATE MONEY! With your donation, we can purchase these items--just be sure donate early! You can donate with or without a PayPal account. When you donate, on the last page under "Special Instructions," let us know the donation is for The Center or the Secular Week of Action. No PayPal account is needed. https://tinyurl.com/cffcsupport Earmarked donations received after April 30 will be gifted as a financial donation to The Center. -------------------------------------------------- Items you purchase can be dropped off at any of these upcoming in-person events (You can find these events on Facebook and Meetup ): April 20th - Baldwin Park Pub Night April 23 - Central Florida Earth Day at Lake Eola Park April 24 - CFFC Educational Event with Hemant Mehta April 25 - Lake Mary Pub Night May 1 - Oviedo Road Clean-up

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

09:00 AM

Come help the CFFC keep Oviedo Beautiful! We adopted Oviedo Blvd from Mitchell Hammock to Broadway right between downtown and uptown. This is an easy walk with sidewalks on both sides and bathrooms at both ends of the road. We will remove trash from the green spaces next to the sidewalk. Children must be 12 years of age or older to participate. After the clean-up we'll go to 407 Cafe nearby for a beverage, crepes, or something else yummy. Check them out at www.407cafe.com We'll meet in the southeast corner of the parking lot near Rukus Cycling Studios at 441 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Containers and pickers will be supplied. Bring your sun protection! Here's a quick checklist: * appropriate clothing for the weather. * sun screen * sun hat * gloves * pickers/grabbers if you have them Volunteer event - atheists, freethinkers, skeptics & Humanists - giving back to the community.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-29-2022 - 05-08-2022

For this year's Secular Week of Action NCHC will be collecting donations for Lake County Haven, a local shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. The list of supplies that they need is listed below. To arrange a drop-off, Haven requests that you please contact volunteer@lakecountyhaven.org. If you want to get items to me I am happy to drop them off as well. Any questions, feel free to reach out to me. Thanks!!  Paper Towels  Toilet Paper  Bottles of Liquid Hand Soap (NO Hand Sanitizer & NO Bar Soap, please)  Spray Bottles/Cans of Glass Cleaner (e.g., Windex, etc.)  Powder (only) Laundry Detergent  Dryer Sheets  Bleach  Dusters (e.g., Swiffer & all brands)  Heavier-Duty Cotton or Microfiber String Mops  Heavier-Duty Cotton or Microfiber String Mop Head Replacements  Household Brooms  Large Garbage Bags (30 Gallon)  Individual Plastic Shower Caddies With Handles  Bath Sponges (loofah, etc.)  Wash Cloths (new)  Bath Towels (new)  Bathroom Hand Towels & Kitchen Towels (new)  Small Bedside Electric Alarm Clocks  Twin-size Navy, Gray or Black Blankets/adult (new; NO Throws, please)  Twin-size Navy, Gray or Black Comforters/adult (new)  Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Aldi, Walgreens, Jewel, Menards & Visa

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-30-2022

07:00 AM

Join SAA as we live out the “Help Often” part of our motto. This amazing and only-once-a-year opportunity brought to you by February’s Assembly speaker Sophia Qureshi, who sent us the link. We want to fill as many of the 45 slots as possible - plenty are open and our support is needed! The Refuge Coffee Co. in Clarkston, GA is a nonprofit dedicated to “providing a quality job-training experience and a living wage for our trainees.” Their annual spring market is coming up! The purpose of the Spring Market is to “create a place where refugees and local start-up business owners can showcase and sell their goods”. They “seek to foster a sense of welcome and inclusion, while engaging those connected to and invested in the global Clarkston Community”. https://www.refugecoffeeco.com/events/refuge-coffee-co-spring-market/ The event is from 9am-4pm. Volunteer opportunities include: 7am-9am Event Setup 7am-11am Parking 11am-5pm Parking 5pm-6:30pm Event Breakdown THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION TO ATTEND!! SIGN UP AT THE LINK BELOW: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48a5ac2fa2fec34-refuge1 “Eat. Shop. Support local. Support global.” And - Volunteer!

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-30-2022 - 04-30-2022

09:00 AM

Long Lake Outdoor Center is the home of our annual Secular Summer Retreat in July. In the spring we always donate a day of our time to spruce up the campground by clearing brush and leaves, staining buildings, and doing other minor repairs within our areas of expertise.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

Accepting Non-Perishable Boxed Items, Canned/Jar Foods, Spices & Herbs. All donations go to restock the emergency food pantry at Haven Ministry Homeless Shelter located in Sunbury.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-07-2022

08:45 AM

As part of Secular Week of Action, we are joining Central Florida Freethought (CFFC) to volunteer as a group with the United Against Poverty Orlando (UP Orlando) grocery center and warehouse! Thank you to CFFC for coordinating this volunteer opportunity. UP Orlando is a secular charity that serves folks experiencing poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers: https://uporlando.org/about-us Team UP 360 volunteers support the UP Orlando Grocery Program, which allows people living in poverty to purchase food, hygiene, and household items for up to 70% off regular prices. These savings mean that people can purchase enough food – quality food – without having to choose between feeding their families or paying other bills. Children must be 10 or older to participate and a parent must be present. Children accompanied by a non-parent chaperone must be 13. NOTE: You must RSVP to participate, and if you RSVP, please be sure to attend as CFFC has a specific number of spots to fill on the roster. Here are the possible work opportunities depending on what is needed: - Produce: Stocking coolers and creating displays - Freezers: Cleaning, organizing and stocking freezers - Stocking Shelves - Warehouse: Sorting products coming in. - Member Marketplace: processing donations - Campus Clean-up: Various sanitation duties, including parking lot clean-up, gathering carts, sweeping and mopping. They provide gloves, but you must bring your own face-masks, wear closed-toed shoes, and practical clothing. Please arrive at 8:45 for the check-in process.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-30-2022

09:30 AM

Oakland Nature Preserve was established in response to the environmental degradation of wetland and upland habitats surrounding Lake Apopka. North Orlando Oasis volunteers monthly to help restore the Preserve upland property back to its original Sandhill habitat. Habitat Restoration is a long process that requires lots of help from committed volunteers who preform tasks such as: removing invasive plants, preparing the soil, growing native plants, maintaining restored areas, and monitoring wildlife. You can learn more about the Oakland Nature Preserve on their website: https://oaklandnaturepreserve.wildapricot.org/ Join North Orlando Oasis during Secular Week of Action as we work to remove invasive plants, enjoy one another's company, and learn about our local ecosystem. This is a great event for families! Bring water, sunscreen, and bug repellant.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Other

04-30-2022 - 05-07-2022

10:00 AM

Homelessness and hunger are the main problems affecting many communities and urban centres in Kenya. These are majorly brought by extreme poverty making majority not to be able to afford meals and rents. High mortality rates as occasioned by HIV/AIDS, cancer, malaria to parents have also left many children orphaned and homeless. The end result is that the homeless and the poor go to the urban centres, cities and towns with an expectation that there is better life and jobs there. When they reach,to their disappointments they lack jobs and proper housing making them to live on the streets. We have initiated programs to rescue the street/homeless people from the streets and conduct vocational training to enable them acquire hairdressing skills. With the presence of devices like hair dryers, shaving clippers, among other necessities, they can establish their micro-businesses and earn a living out of it and pay rents We therefore, request for support to enable us fulfill this goal of making Kisumu City a place where there is no homelessness and hunger free.

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-05-2022 - 05-05-2022

04:00 PM

On Thursday May 5, 2022 we will distributing food to families in need without any stipulations. All are welcome. We will hand out non perishable and perishable foods and perhaps hygiene and household products if available. Any volunteers will have to call us in advance to assure that we do not exceed our limit of distributors. Again we can be reached at (336)497-1601.

Reidsville

NC

27320

United States

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

01:00 PM

Always a favorite place to spend our volunteer hours, Houston Food Bank has been servicing the Houston area (and beyond) for over 40 years now. It always feels as if your sweat and energy is going to a most efficient and needed organization. Let's show the world what secular humanism is all about!

Houston

TX

United States

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-09-2022 - 04-09-2022

02:00 PM

Secular political activism at a really cool locale! Come hang out and help get some folks registered to vote, and hopefully have some good conversations about secular humanism at the same time.

Houston

TX

77004

United States

Advocacy/political activism

05-07-2022 - 05-07-2022

08:45 AM

We are volunteering as a group with United Against Poverty Orlando grocery center and warehouse! UP Orlando is a secular charity: https://uporlando.org/about-us "Team UP 360 volunteers support our UP Orlando Grocery Program, which allows people living in poverty to purchase food, hygiene and household items for up to 70% off regular prices. These savings mean that people can purchase enough food – quality food – without having to choose between feeding their families or paying other bills." Children must be 10 or older to participate and a parent must be present. Children accompanied by a non-parent chaperone must be 13. NOTE: You must RSVP to participate, and if you RSVP, please be sure to attend as we have a specific number of spots to fill on the roster. We will contact you to confirm and remind you. Here are the possible work opportunities depending on what is needed: Produce: Stocking coolers and creating displays Freezers: Cleaning, organizing and stocking freezers Stocking Shelves Warehouse: Sorting products coming in. Member Marketplace: processing donations Campus Clean-up: Various sanitation duties, including parking lot clean-up, gathering carts, sweeping and mopping. They provide gloves, but you must bring our own face mask, wear closed toed shoes, and practical clothing. The parking lot address is 102 W. Illiana St. Orlando, FL 32806. We will meet outside the facility's Education Center. Please arrive by 8:45 for the check in process. If you have a CFFC shirt, please wear it!

Oviedo

FL

32765

United States

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

05-01-2022 - 05-01-2022

Our food service opportunities offer hot meals to individuals experiencing homelessness in Northwest Austin. We serve approximately 200 meals and offer a place to eat and enjoy with tables, chairs and utensils. Volunteers help serve meals as well as clean up and dispose of trash.

Austin

TX

78759

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness

04-30-2022

03:00 PM

Head to AustinAHH.org/donate to contribute directly or AustinAHH.org/Amazon to get to the updated wishlist. We will work in an assembly line fashion to pack 200+ bags of aid and place them in vehicles for distribution on the giveaway day. *****Due to COVID, we are taking precautions for attendees. In order to attend this event, please send an e-mail to info@AustinAHH.org or text 22-HelpOut-2. We MUST confirm your attendance and go over protocols prior to you being able to attend. *******************

Local Community Organization or Cause - Hunger or Homelessness