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The Volunteer Service Committee organizes regular volunteer events in the Atlanta area.

If you would like to volunteer, plan a service event or join the committee, please contact Jennifer or Wendy.

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AARPCV "Lend a Hand" Holiday Food Drive
Supporting the Latin American Association


Thank you to all who participated in the "Lend a Hand" Holiday Food Drive supporting the Latin American Association.

The Latin American Association helps Latino families achieve their aspirationsfor their academic, social and economic advancement through direct programs and community partnerships focused on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and services to families with urgent needs.

Our donations were gratefully received at the Latin American Association Norcross Outreach Center where 300-400 Latino families are served every month. The LAA Norcross Outreach Center provides both clothing and food assistance to all their families receiving rental assistance.


AARPCV's total food donation included:
 211 cans of vegetables and beans
22 bags (54 lbs) of rice
18 bag (32 lbs) of dried beans
10 bags (40 lbs) of sugar
8 bags (40 lbs) of flour
 8 bottles (6 liters) of cooking oil
 9 canisters of salt
 4 cans of coffee
 4 bags of cereal
3 boxes of milk
4 boxes of spaghetti
4 boxes of corn muffin mix
Peanut butter, tomato sauce, juice, tea, and baby food

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Renovation
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Community Gardening Project with the ACFB
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Brownwood Bike Rally and Run
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Decatur Cooperative Ministry
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Earth Day Beltline CleanUp
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AARPCV members with Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall

MedShare
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Continuing the spirit of service, AARPCV’s Volunteer Service Committee organizes service projects within the Atlanta community. The objective of the committee is to provide a variety of different volunteer opportunities for AARPCV members, to facilitate fellowship among the membership, to highlight various community needs within Atlanta, and to expose the Atlanta community to Peace Corps.

AARPCV * P.O. Box 687 * Decatur * GA * 30031