Needs From: United Way of Hall County

Seeking volunteer tutors for our Hall Campus location to work with students studying English as a Second Language or preparing to take their GED or HiSET exams, learning basic skills in literacy and math, and English as a Second Language learners. Three hours opportunities available any day, Monday - Thursday, either 9 a.m. - noon or 5 - 8 p.m. Work will be mostly one-on-one or in small groups to help students receive specialized tutoring to help them grasp concepts keeping them behind the rest of their classmates and progressing towards a measurable skill gain or graduation.

The Shine afterschool program is in need of snacks to fuel our eager learners. Many children arrive hungry from school, and we strive to provide them with nutritious options.

Some suggested snack donations include pretzels, Bugels, cheese strings, granola bars, fresh fruit, fruit cups, and more.

Your contribution will help keep our students energized and ready to shine!

If you're interested in supporting our cause, please reach out to Griselda Enriquez at 770-530-1547.

We are fortunate to have a Giving Pantry for our residents at Melrose. Melrose residents can collect non-perishable food, books, and back-to-school items. 

Now we are looking for any small group or organization willing to donate non-perishable foods to our mini food pantry at Melrose. 

Please reach out to Griselda Enriquez at 770-530-1547. 

We are ready to roll out our Senior Food Box Delivery Program! We need an additional 3-4 delivery drivers to "adopt" a route and deliver to selected households once a month. Must be able to lift up to 20lbs and be willing to Grow the Love with us!

Can be done publicly or virtually. We are in need of product to meet the growing need of the food in our five county service area. 

Neighborhoods, Businesses, Schools may all participate. 

For more information, feel free to email Denise at volunteer@gamountainfoodbank.org

The Center of Hope is looking for an Office Clerk volunteer to help answer phones and other light office tasks. Contact us for more details on this rewarding opportunity. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier is in need of volunteers to assist with after school program activities on an ongoing basis. Program activities range from homework help and mentoring to art, physical activity, and other exciting educational enrichments.

All program volunteers must complete BGCL's volunteer enrollment process at https://www.boysgirlsclubs.com/get-involved/volunteer/. All program volunteers must undergo a criminal background check and complete mandated reporter training.

For questions and more information, please contact Chelsea Clark at cclark@bgclanier.org or 770-532-8102 ext 304.

The Center of Hope Shelter is seeking your cooking skills. You can prepare and serve a meal for either breakfast or dinner to feed around 30-40 people. 

The Salvation Army Center of Hope is in need of a volunteer to help organize our food pantry. 

We are needing some volunteers to organize our clothes closet at the Center of Hope. 

By donating everyday items, you can make a difference in the lives of families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness who are working hard to regain and maintain sustainable independence. Family Promise of Hall County (FPHC) has created a curated wishlist of staple items that are always needed and can be used in many of our programs, including the Family Food Market, Diaper Bank, Little Steps Community Daycare, and Empowerment (Shelter) Program. Click HERE to view our wishlist.

Become a literacy tutor.

Work with our adult literacy students that come to us at a 0 - 4.9 reading level

In partnership with Wisdom Project 2030, 3 Giving Pantries and Libraries have been installed throughout the Gainesville Community. They are located at The Salvation Army, Mill Street Apartments and Downtown Drafts. The Giving Pantry and Library project offers a way to help to alleviate hunger and hardship in our community, through the distribution of food, personal items, cleaning supplies and books.

We need your help keeping our pantries stocked. We are in need of non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, books, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way of Hall County office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.