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June 27, 2020
Information Session for 2020 High School Graduates presented by Atlanta Technical College
To assist 2020 graduates who have yet to enroll in college or who need to adjust their college plans, Atlanta Technical College will host information sessions on Wednesdays during the summer. For more information, visit https://atlantatech.edu/student-services/enrollment-service/wednesday-works/
May 26, 2020
CCPS Summer Meal Program
The Clayton County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at all sites listed below with specified start and end times for meals.
** School Sites will serve Monday through Thursday in June; Monday through Friday in July.
** Community sites will serve Monday through Friday in June & July.
** All food service will be closed on July 4.
July 27, 2020
Volunteer with Coca-Cola's Week of Service
With more than 350,000 children identified as food insecure, United Way of Greater Atlanta has continuously committed to combating food insecurity; understanding that full bellies lead to greater potential of those we serve. COVID-19 amplified the reality that our most underserved communities would suffer disproportionate effects of the virus-food at the top of the list. Access to food was grossly disrupted for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families, students, seniors, and homeless. As partners for more than 100 years, UWGA is proud to join Coca-Cola in hosting Coca-Cola Week of Service; serving diverse communities and meeting the needs of those who need us most.
Join us for a variety of volunteer opportunities geared towards tackling food insecurity in Greater Atlanta.
Virtual Opportunities
Impact of COVID-19: Food Insecurity (Atlanta Community Food Bank, Feed America, GoodR, UWGA)
July 27th | 12pm-1pm
Volunteers will join an expert panel to discuss food insecurity and its impact. The goal is for volunteers to have a better understanding of what food insecurity is and learn how COVID-19 impacted vulnerable communities, how race & equity plays a part, and post COVID strategies to address the issue. Volunteers will be given a call to action to participate in their local community.
DIY Opportunities
Create SnackPacks for Girls Inc. & Easter Seals of North Georgia
With the developments in COVID-19 enforcing social distancing measures and the alarming unemployment rate in our communities, agencies are dealing with an overwhelming increase in individuals in need of meals. Volunteers are needed to create Snack Packs to assist in serving the youth at Girls Inc. and Easter Seals of North Georgia. All donations must be delivered to 63 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303 between the hours of 9am-12pm from July 27th-July 30th.
Create PowerPacks for Gateway Center, Lost-n-Found Youth & Jerusalem House
PowerPacks are the adult version of our classic SnackPacks, which will provide a full and balanced meal for adults in the community who don't have regular access to food. Whether individuals are limited by their financial situation or by living in a food desert, PowerPacks bring relief to hunger. All donations must be delivered to 63 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303 between the hours of 9am-12pm from July 27th-July 30th.
Make Sack Lunches for Covenant House and Home of Hope Gwinnett Children's Shelter
Crisis, hunger, and homelessness can happen at any time to virtually anyone. Join in the ongoing efforts of feeding communities within Metro Atlanta by preparing meal kits to serve to homeless youth. Volunteer engagement includes packing a sack lunch to benefit our partner agencies serving clients at this time. All donations must be delivered to 63 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30303 between the hours of 9am-12pm on July 27th and July 28th.
In-person Opportunities
All in-person opportunities have been vetted following CDC guidelines. Volunteers are required to wear face masks during each opportunity, and additional personal protective equipment will be available on-site, if needed.
Food Well Alliance
July 27th | 8am-11am
800 United Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316
Volunteers will be planting, mulching, cleaning up the compost and harvesting the remainder of the summer crops.
Hearts to Nourish Hope
July 28th | 9am-12pm
640 GA-138, Riverdale GA 30274
Volunteers are needed to assist in the food pantry to make food boxes to distribute and assist clients with loading donations into their vehicles.
Historic Westside Gardens
July 28th | 9am-12pm
1211 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW, Atlanta GA 30314
Volunteers will do extensive gardening work such as weeding and planting, in addition to site improvements such as salvaging wood, turning soil, and garden plot maintenance.
Action Ministries Women's Kitchen
July 29th | 10am-12:30pm
458 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve to-go meals for Action Ministries Women's Community Kitchen.
Open Hand
July 29th | 9am-12pm
181 Armour Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Volunteers help to deliver meals to clients living throughout metro Atlanta. Routes average approximately 1 to 3 hours with 7-10 clients. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and use their own vehicles.
Georgia Food and Resource Center
July 30th | 9:30am-2pm
470 Steele Dr, Hampton, GA 30228
Volunteers are needed to provide support during their weekly community distribution of donations to local families served by GFRC.
Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center, Inc
July 30th | 8:30am-12:30pm
1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta GA 30310
Volunteers will assist with sorting and distributing food and hygiene items for the clients of SWEEAC.
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
July 30th | 8am-12pm
1600 Pryor Rd SW Atlanta GA 30315
Volunteers are needed to pack and distribute food to the families served by the Y.
Clyde's Kitchen @ Crossroads
July 31st | 9am-12pm
3850 Tuggle Road, Buford, GA 30519
Volunteers are needed to maintain Crossroads Community Ministries' community gardens. Activities include turning soil, pulling weeds, and planting for next season's harvest. In addition to garden bed maintenance, volunteers are also needed to prepare and distribute a variety of sandwiches to donate to the individuals served by Clyde's Kitchen.
For any questions about volunteering, please contact volunteer@unitedwayatlanta.org.
July 28, 2020
A Conversation with State Rep. Rhonda Burnough
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
August 01, 2020
The Census Day Deadline has been extended to August 2020!
Did you know that only 68% of the Clayton County residents were counted in the 2010 Census? The census has a huge impact on funding for many services like healthcare, housing assistance, and sustainability for the county. Each person that is NOT counted results in a loss of approximately $1,334, per person.
Remember that you will start receiving your 2020 Census Information in March! April 1, 2020 is Census Day and EVERYONE needs to be counted.
Please make sure you are counted in the Clayton Census 2020. #ClaytonCounts #ClaytonCensus2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sco9c30v75Y&feature=youtu.be
July 20, 2020
Blood Drive presented by the Clayton County Police Department
The Clayton County Police Department will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Police Headquarters, 7911 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Media Room. www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
June 24, 2020
Clayton County ServSafe Manager Training
Improve your food safety and sanitation skills through a nationally recognized food safety sanitation course: SERVSAFE®: Serving Safe Food. Visit https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/government/extension-services/servsafe-training for more information.
