VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
The Project Committee works to create a way for member companies to come together in a hands-on project to benefit the community. Through these projects, like-minded people have been able to give of their time, talent and tangible goods to address community needs.
CNY Veterans Parade & ExpoThe 2018 CNY Veterans Parade and Expo will be Saturday, November 10th from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the NYS Fairgrounds. The parade will feature more than 80 local organizations and provide an opportunity to thank men and women who served. The expo will exhibit a venue to show how valuable veterans and military organizations are to the CNY community.
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Dedicated to Keeping Our Vets Healthy Feed Our Vets was founded by Navy Veteran Rich Synek to support struggling vets and provide them with food. Since 2008 Feed our Vets has served over 20,000 Veterans and their families across the United States. They have two food pantries which are clean and staffed with volunteers providing nutritious meals and food products. For more information call 315-525-9206 or click the left image to visit our website.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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Samaritan Center
215 N. State Street, Syracuse, NY, 13203 Volunteers can come during our breakfast shift (Mon-Fri 7a-9a), meal prep shift (Mon-Fri 10a-12p), and dinner shift (Mon-Fri 3p-5p; Fri-Sun 1p-3p) for a minimum of 2 hours. To Volunteer contact: email volunteer@samcenter.org or call (315) 472-6251 |
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Interfaith Works Senior Companions
Senior Companions help frail seniors and other adults maintain their independence primarily in the clients own home. Senior companions serve between 15 to 40 hours a week. Among other activities, they help with tasks of daily living, such as grocery shopping and bill paying. For more information contact the program director at 449-3552 ext. 110 |
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Home Headquarters
Well good thing because the 12th Annual Neighborhood Block Blitz is coming up fast! This year's Block Blitz, on Friday, September 14, 9am-3pm, will be held surrounding beautiful Elmwood Park in Syracuse. We need just about everything to make this event a success for all involved. If you're interested in volunteering, donating materials or money or want to sponsor a specific project, contact Mary Jo or Karen at info@homehq.org or (315) 474-1939. For more Block Blitz information visit HERE! |
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My Sister’s Closet
My Sister's Closet relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and groups who run clothing drives. By donating to My Sister's Closet, you can help women feel good about themselves and be better prepared for finding jobs in their "new" clothes. Click here to donate items |
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Meals on Wheels North Area
413 Church Street, North Syracuse NY 13212 www.namow.org To Volunteer call 452-1402 |