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Local Homeless Youth Outreach, Animal Rescue Part of 'Georgia Gives Day' Dec. 6

The need for volunteers and donations for local groups doesn't stop there, though.

Young People Matter, a homeless youth shelter and outreach, and Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort, are seeking to raise funds through participating in a special effort, Georgia Gives Day, on Dec. 6. According to its website: "Georgia Gives Day is really about us all – it’s about everyone pulling together to support the organizations and causes right in our own backyards and across the state that have been a part of our lives since day one. So, we are asking all Georgians, on December 6th, to give a little and share a little so that, together, we can do a lot for the causes that we all care about." In addition, a Georgia Gives Day press release states: "The mission of Georgia Gives Day is to inspire individuals to donate to participating …

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Volunteer Opportunities: Charity Day, Street Outreach, ART Station Help

Here are a few ways you can help local organizations.

Have some time and talent you can bring to a local organization in need? The following are just a few opportunities to lend a hand or give back. When: November 3, 6 - 10 a.m. Where: Snellville Belk Store Why help: Volunteers are needed to assist AARF in raising money by selling tickets at $5 each at this private sale. AARF keeps 100 percent of ticket proceeds, and the ticket holder gets various discounts on Belk purchases. Contact:  If you can volunteer for this event, please email Susan at susan@aarfatlanta.org When: Weekly Where: Streets of metro Atlanta Why help: Volunteers are needed to assist staff members at Young People Matter -- which operates a shelter for homeless youth and other services -- go out into the streets to find youth…

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Learn How $5 Can Help a Pet

Check out local volunteer and donation opportunities.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Clean Out the Rock Gym Today

A weekly list of local volunteer and donation opportunities.

The following are local volunteer opportunities and donation needs: Help Needed -Volunteers: Learn more about volunteer age requirements, accessibility, and how to sign up for Hands On Atlanta Day here. Help Needed - Donations: DONATION OPPORTUNITIES GENERAL ANIMAL CARE FOOD

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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Schools on Hands On Atlanta Day, Oct. 6

A weekly list of local volunteer and donation opportunities.

The following are local volunteer opportunities and donation needs: Help Needed -Volunteers: Learn more about volunteer age requirements, accessibility, and how to sign up for Hands On Atlanta Day here. Fill out the ART Station volunteer form here. Help Needed - Donations Here's a quick look at how your donation can help the organizaton, which is based in the City of Stone Mountain: $30 — 1 month sponsorship $55 — 3 month sponsorship $100 — 6 month sponsorship

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Volunteer Opportunity: Village Beautification Sept. 8

A weekly list of local volunteer and donation opportunities.

The following are local volunteer opportunities and donation needs: Help Needed -Volunteers Ongoing volunteer needs: Help Needed- Donations GENERAL ANIMAL CARE FOOD

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