Places to Volunteer at Thanksgiving in Gainesville Ga
In even the smallest cities and towns in states all over America people in need can be found as well as ways to address these needs through the giving act of volunteering. In every city around the nation, social problems of homelessness, hunger, person abuse and drug abuse run rampant. For every area of need, there are usually at least a handful of non-profit organizations striving to address the needs. These organizations may be federally or state funded or independent operations run strictly by volunteers and through funding from local businesses, churches and individuals. Whatever the organization may be, there is most likely a shortage in funding and an on going need for an increased number of volunteers. Gainesville, Ga is no exception. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, the need for volunteers to lend a helping hand is greater than usual. Those looking to lend a hand and celebrate the real meaning of the holiday by giving, will find many opportunities to do so in this North Georgia town.
1) Good news at noon ~ A non-profit homeless shelter, Good news at noon, providing shelter, food and clothing to the needy in the Gainesville area, is supported in large part by area churches. A Thanksgiving feast is served on Thanksgiving for the needy. The organization does not have a website but interested volunteers can phone the organization at 770-503-1366 to inquire about volunteering to help serve the Thanksgiving meal. Volunteers are also needed year round to serve the homeless population of Gainesville.
2) Salvation Army ~ Located on Dorsey Street, the Salvation Army serves the needy in the Gainesville area by providing shelter, clothing, meals, etc. Needs are magnified as the weather in Gainesville grows colder. The holiday season is also a season of great need for volunteers at the Salvation Army as they gear up to raise funds and implement their food box distribution, angel tree program, can drive and kettle collections. Get involved early before the season gets busier. You can find out more about volunteering with the Salvation Army by visiting www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_gainsville.nsf/.
3) South Hall Food Pantry ~ Organized by five area churches, the South Hall Food Pantry is run completely off of donations. Those needing food assistance can visit www.saintgabriels.org/pantry.html to find out hours when they can pick up food. With the Thanksgiving season approaching donations are desperately needy as are volunteers.
