Doing Good in the ’Hood

Doing Good in the ’Hood Lend a hand to local causes

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Carve just 90 minutes out of your week and you can help homeless cats nd their forever families. Furkids is seeking volunteers

for its Buckhead PetSmart

Adoption Center to welcome visitors, play with the animals and keep the center clean. Can’t commit to coming in regularly? The organization is always looking for dedicated foster homes. Email volunteer@furkids.org for more information. 3221 Peachtree Rd. NE. furkids.org

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Though race and gender gaps continue to narrow in the eld of technology, there is still plenty of work to be done, and The Next IT Girl is up for the challenge. Founded in 2015 by Napiya Nubuya, the organization aims to

help young women of color further their interest in

tech and succeed professionally. Volunteers can aid with efforts such as exposure programs, which show

THE NEXT IT GIRL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS. participants various career paths. thenextitgirl.org/volunteer Cake4Kids partners with local organizations to

3provide underserved

youth with birthday cakes baked and delivered by

volunteers. The nonpro t recently launched its Atlanta chapter and is SHANNON MCCRAY looking for home and professional bakers to whip up sweet treats to provide to partner agencies, including Lost-n-Found Youth and Covenant House Georgia. Those interested can email Atlanta ambassador Shannon McCray at shannon@cake4kids.org or visit cake4kids.org/chapters/atlanta.

FURKIDS VOLUNTEERS

4If seniors hold a special place in your heart, Signature

HealthCARE of

Buckhead wants to hear from you. The facility welcomes

in-person and virtual volunteers who can spend quality time with

residents. You can simply relax and chat or get involved in more hands-on opportunities like sharing a hobby you are passionate about. Call Karla Humphrey at 502.381.2022 for more information. 54 Peachtree Park Dr. NE. signaturevolunteer.com

5Buckhead schoolchildren have even more access to engaging learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics thanks to The STEAM Generation. The mobile program offers in-

person and virtual classes and activities for students

of all ages. You can show your support by becoming a corporate partner and having your employees participate in a volunteer event at your of ce. steamgeneration.org my

THIS SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD PICTURE WAS TAKEN PREPANDEMIC.