Atlanta has given much to us and we now have an opportunity to give back to the community we live in. Please take a moment to read the details about the past & upcoming events and how you can show your support.

[edit] Upcoming Events

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[edit] Recent Events

[edit] "Books For Africa"...in memory of Madhuri Vemulapalli - December 19th, 2009

What is the special event?

Books For Africa. A simple name for an organization with a simple mission. Goal: to end the book famine in Africa.

Who have we chosen to support?

Books For Africa is the largest shipper of donated books to the African continent. Since 1988, Books For Africa has shipped over 20 million high-quality text and library books to 45 African countries. Millions more are needed. It costs $9,800 to send a sea container to most major sea ports of books and computers to Africa.

How can I support?

Volunteers sort and pack books according to category and age level. No heavy lifting is involved. Volunteers should be at least 12 years old with adult supervision.

Who, when, where?

Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age with adult supervision.
Date: Saturday, December 19th 2009, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: 2971 Olympic Industrial Drive NE, Smyrna, GA 30080

How do I sign up?

Please click on the following link to RSVP to this event: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/BRRBXKTDSWWLRTBRUJZM/BooksForAfrica

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[edit] Older Events

[edit] HomeStretch - December 6th, 2008

What is the special event?

The Atlanta Help the Homeless Program is one day of volunteerism. The program was created to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness and to increase resources for organizations working to prevent and end homelessness. Hundreds of people will volunteer their time and services at 20 organizations in seven metro Atlanta counties on December 6th, 2008. This is made possible by the collaboration of the following community partners: United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Hands on Atlanta and Fannie Mae Foundation.

Who have we chosen to support?

"HomeStretch" intervenes early in the stumble towards homelessness by helping local homeless families overcome their housing crises and return to self sufficiency by providing short-term transitional housing in combination with an individualized support program including mentoring, money management and life skills development.

How can I support?

Volunteers will help maintain the integrity of Homestretch’s housing by painting the exteriors of 10 duplexes or raking leaves in the yeards. No special skills necessary, just show up on time and have a great time helping out.

Who, when, where?

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age with adult supervision.
Date: Saturday, December 6th 2008, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: 105B Millbrook Circle, Roswell, GA 30075 (Fulton - North)

How do I sign up?

If you are part of our Volunteer Email list, you will receive an evite, please respond at the earliest to reserve your spot.

If you are not, please email: Vibha Atlanta Coordinators

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[edit] MedShare International - August 9th, 2008

Who have we chosen to support?

"MedShare International" is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to recycling surplus medical supplies and equipment for use by healthcare institutions in developing countries.

How can I support?

Vibha Youth volunteers will help "MedShare International" in sorting and packing medicines and medical supplies to be sent to developing countries.

Who, when, where?

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age with adult supervision.
Date: Saturday, August 9th 2008, 1:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: 3240 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034

How do I sign up?

If you are part of our Volunteer Email list, you will receive an evite, please respond at the earliest to reserve your spot.

If you are not, Please contact Sundar (sundarga@yahoo.com; Ph: 770-442-5364) with your contact details and number of participants by August 1st, 2008.

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[edit] HomeStretch - Novermber 17th, 2007

What is the special event?

The Atlanta Help the Homeless Program is one day of volunteerism. The program was created to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness and to increase resources for organizations working to prevent and end homelessness. Hundreds of people will volunteer their time and services at 20 organizations in seven metro Atlanta counties on November 17th, 2007. This is made possible by the collaboration of the following community partners: United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Hands on Atlanta and Fannie Mae Foundation.

Who have we chosen to support?

"HomeStretch" intervenes early in the stumble towards homelessness by helping local homeless families overcome their housing crises and return to self sufficiency by providing short-term transitional housing in combination with an individualized support program including mentoring, money management and life skills development.

How can I support?

Volunteers will help maintain the integrity of Homestretch’s housing by painting the exteriors of 10 duplexes. No special skills necessary, just show up on time and have a great time helping out.

Who, when, where?

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age with adult supervision.
Date: Saturday, November 17th 2007, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: 105B Millbrook Circle, Roswell, GA 30075 (Fulton - North)

How do I sign up?

If you are part of our Volunteer Email list, you will receive an evite, please respond at the earliest to reserve your spot.

If you are not, please email: Vibha Atlanta Coordinators