Spread Kindness in Your Community!
Looking for cool ways for your kids to give back? We got you covered in the Gwinnett County, Georgia Area!
Check out our weekly-updated list of places where families with little ones can jump into all sorts of kindness activities.
Keep coming back for fresh ideas on how to spread the love in your community!
UPDATE: VOLUNTEER WITH LOVED AND PROTECTED –
THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 1ST
1:30 to 3pm
Grayson, Ga 30018
Contact: [email protected] or DM
Send name, email to get more details
Volunteer Project: unpack, organize, prepare sets of hats, scarves and gloves for delivery.
We give community hours!”
Kids can help with a parent!
Note: You can also still drop off items at 930 New Hope Road 11-451, Lawrenceville Ga or there is still time to order from their Amazon wish list.
Let’s Help Him EXCEED His Goal before December 2nd!
Family Night Baskets – Rainbow Village
“Rainbow Village is seeking donations to provide each of our families with Family Night Baskets to enjoy fun, games, and together time as a family over the holidays. We need enough to pull together 40 baskets for our residents and alumni.
Donations can be shipped directly to Rainbow Village – located at 3427 Duluth Highway 120, Duluth, GA 30096, or you can schedule a donation drop-off with Brittany at [email protected].”
January 15: Attend Free Virtual QPR – Suicide Prevention Training
Register for an upcoming FREE VIRTUAL QPR suicide prevention training.
QPR teaches participants Question, Persuade and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
2 Hours – Online – FREE
Turkey Dinner in a Bag
𝑫𝒖𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑻𝒐𝒚 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩:
𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰, 𝐔𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐬: Drop off your donations at the Duluth Police Department lobby, located at 3276 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30096. The lobby is open 24/7 for your convenience. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: Select a toy from our Amazon Wishlist, and it will be delivered directly to us for hand delivery to Mosaic Georgia. You can access the wishlist here: https://amzn.to/417zk6T 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲: Support Mosaic Georgia by making a direct donation through their website: https://bit.ly/40PCWdf
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“Your generosity helps high school seniors in Duluth and Norcross present their best selves in job interviews, internships, and beyond. By donating professional attire or funds, you directly contribute to their confidence and success as they prepare for life after high school. “
Drop-Off Locations:
Duluth Branch Library, Norcross Branch Library, Duluth High School, Meadowcreek High School, McClure Health Science High School, Norcross High School, Paul Duke High School, Puppy’s Paradise, Yokii Beauty & J Salon
Ongoing: Donate a Meal to Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
ring hope to the table! 🍽️ You can make a big difference in our residents’ lives by donating a meal. See below to find out how you can contribute and be a part of our mission. Ready to help? Contact Samantha at [email protected] to get started!
Contact Samantha at [email protected] to get started!
Ongoing: Volunteer with ANIMALS: Volunteer Opportunities for Kids 6+ at Planned PEThood of Ga in Duluth
Ongoing: Volunteer with ANIMALS: Kindness Opportunities at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter
“Are you feeling like you need to help someone in need? What if that someone has four legs and paws?! These ideas would fit great in your summer break:
Best idea of all is to adopt or foster!
Ongoing: Kindness Opportunities – Donate Needed Items to the Gwinnett Animal Shelter
Traveling Soon?
Get creative and spread joy with cheerful drawings, coloring pages, and thank-you cards to brighten up your tip for servers.
It’s an easy and fun way to show your kindness. Take some time while on the road to whip up a bunch of colorful thank-you notes (you can pick up a pack at the dollar store). Then, surprise your server, bus driver, or anyone who adds a little extra happiness to your travel days by leaving one of these cards. An easy way to make their day a little brighter!
Ongoing: Donate Books to Little Libraries
Donate children’s books you don’t use any longer. 
Gwinnett County has 68 G.R.E.A.T. Little Minds book exchanges throughout Gwinnett County filled with children’s books FOR KIDS UP TO 8 YEARS OLD.
The books are free, but it’s kindly asked that everyone follow a “take one, leave one” policy as a courtesy.
Visit www.B2Anywhere.com to:
> find a book exchange location,
> donate books, or
> become a steward this summer!
16 – 17 years old (MUST have guardian complete minor consent form. Guardian DOES NOT need to be present)
Ongoing: The Swag Bag Project
Kindness Opportunity: Host a donation drive to support THE SWAG BAG PROJECT with – Help young girls by ensuring that they have the hygiene products they need.
Nothing But The Truth Ministry.
LEARN MORE HERE
“Is “VOLUNTEER” on your list of #NewYearsResolutions? If so, we encourage you to explore #volunteer opportunities with Rainbow Village. Learn how YOU can have a hand in providing Help, Hope, Housing, and Healing to families experiencing #homelessness” CLICK HERE
Volunteer at the Library
Looking to make a difference? The Gwinnett Library is always looking for volunteers to help with literacy, learning, and more!
“Our volunteers are special! They are parents, college students, teens, retired professionals, church groups and scouts. They are our neighbors and our friends. Library volunteers give their community the priceless gift of time. Below are just some of the ways you can help out as a library volunteer. The minimum age to apply is 13. Opportunities may vary by branch.”
CLICK HERE to see what interests you: https://www.gwinnettpl.org/volunteer/
Ongoing: Host a Book Drive for Building Babies’ Brains Gwinnett!
Their mission is to ensure that all children in Gwinnett are ready to thrive in Kindergarten.
Details: “Help us get books in the hands of Gwinnett’s littlest learners! Books are essential for learning and language development and enhance creativity and imagination in our children’s minds.”
Next Step:: If you or your organization would be interested in hosting a book drive, please contact: [email protected]
Learn More about Building Babies Brains Here: https://buildingbabiesbrains.com
Ongoing: Adopt-a Road in Gwinnett
Did you know YOU can become a part of Gwinnett’s Adopt-A-Road program? It’s a great opportunity for school and civic groups, neighborhoods, and churches – to name a few.
Ongoing: Volunteer with the Wrapped In Love Foster Closet
“You can make a difference by helping children in foster care, meeting people who share your interests, and making a positive impact in your community. We do not offer community service hours and drop-ins.
Volunteer work day consists of moving replenishing items that are low, sorting of clothing (separate them by season, gender and size ), and hanging up clothes on the clothing racks. In addition we may need help volunteering at some of our local partners on behalf of the organization.
If you do not see an upcoming date, please be patient and check back in a few weeks. All volunteers commit to going through a criminal background check.
Some volunteers reach out to churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations encouraging them to do a drive or make a financial donation.
Adults that have time and passion for a monthly commitment are welcome to take the steps to join our volunteer team. Do these 3 things now: Follow us on Facebook , read everything on our website including the work we do in the community and join us to volunteer .”
Ongoing: Volunteer with Parkwood Farms Therapy Center
Where: Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, 2519 Parkwood Rd Snellville, GA 30039
Ongoing: Birthday Bag Ministry with SE Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry
“Did you know?
Our Birthday Bag Ministry brings joy to children whose families are served by the Co-op.
Donation Boxes and Link to Support Mutty Paws Rescue Georgia
“Are you a local business? Well then we need your help and it will cost you $0! Please consider allowing Mutty Paws Rescue Georgia to drop off a monetary donation box to place by your registers or wherever you deem appropriate. This will cost you and your business $0 and is such a great way to help and support Mutty Paws Rescue Georgia towards our mission of saving the voiceless dogs in need
Donations are extremely low and we are trying to get creative to raise needed funds to continue. We are trying so hard to keep going and would be so grateful for your help. If you are inclined to help, please comment on this post or message us.”
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“Our intake is closed but we still have many dogs in our care that we are caring for and we are in dire need of supplies as donations are non existent now. We get phone call after phone call and email after email asking us to take in the forgotten, the abandoned, the sick and we do all we can to bring them to safety. Please don’t forget about the ones in our care.
We are in desperate need of the following supplies: dog food for puppies and adults, pee pads, paper towels, dewormer for small dogs, and anything else you think the dogs would like” ❤️
See Amazon Wish List Here
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