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MLK Volunteer Opportunities Around Ames
A number of MLK Day volunteer opportunities will be available on Monday
From Stephanie Corbett
A number of events will be held around Ames to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life on Monday, but Stephanie Corbett from the is asking people to sign up for Monday volunteer opportunities today.
Find projects and register online by Jan. 11 at www.vcstory.org
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A list follows below:
Assemble care packages for families at ACCESS, the local domestic violence shelter
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Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Story County & United Ames
Location: Auditorium of the (130 South Sheldon Ave, Ames 50014)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Accept, sort, & process donations at the Ames Goodwill
Location: , 3718 Lincoln Way
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., scheduled time flexible
Create Greeting cards for Birthright of Ames' clients & donors
Location: , 108 Hayward Ave.
Time: Stop in between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Supermarket Stakeout food drive for the MICA food pantry
Sponsored by the
Location: various grocery stores
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for 1-2 hours
Clean & Organize Shelter Rooms
Sponsored by (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support)
Time: 10 a.m. 2 p.m., scheduled time flexible
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