Doing Good in the ’Hood

Lend a hand to local causes

Revved Up Kids is on a mission to protect children and teens from sexual abuse, exploitation and traf cking. Help support their efforts by attending The Big Show on Oct. 29 at EOP Red Clay Music Foundry. Watch talented local performers compete in an “America’s Got Talent” style show in pursuit of the night’s top spot. 3116 Main St. revvedupkids.org

One Johns Creek (OJC) works to address and prevent underage use of alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs and marijuana. Help them create a culture of wellness at the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 or by supporting the High School Student Action Team, where interns connect with community leaders to raise awareness, recruit others to be drug safety ambassadors and more. onejohnscreek.org

By partnering with local organizations, board-certi ed music therapists, and musicians, Alchemy Sky provides the healing power of music to in-need populations, like Johns Creek veterans. Can’t carry a tune? You can still help by setting up performance spaces, logging attendance, or assisting with online outreach. alchemysky.org

Love playing in the dirt? How about doing either to make a difference in your local ecosystem? The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center hosts opportunities for volunteer groups to help out at the center and Creek Crawls throughout the year to keep the grounds clean, clear and thriving as part of their effort to promote education, appreciation and preservation. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd. autreymill.org

Help the Northeast/ Spruill Oaks Library raise funds to support its programs through the Friends of the Library’s in-house bookstore, which offers gently used books for all ages and interests. Donate your books to stock their shelves, or volunteer a shift at the store where you’ll help restock, sell books, interact with fellow readers and more. 9560 Spruill Rd. fulcolibrary.org/locations/ne-ful