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Volunteer Newsletter

March 25, 2019

GET CONNECTED TO OUR NEW ONLINE VOLUNTEER HUB
 

Volunteer Northeast Mississippi is excited to tell you about our latest and easiest way to find volunteer opportunities. Nonprofits in 16 counties in Northeast Mississippi have been invited to post their volunteer needs, which means all YOU need to do is go to ONE website to find an opportunity that suits your skills, interests, and schedule. Go to http://volunteernems.org and click on Volunteers Click Here to get started.

This is a new program, so we are in the early stages of getting nonprofits on board. As we get more agencies on the site, you will have more and more volunteer opportunities to choose from. 

Tell your friends about the site, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!



FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Pontotoc Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers at various times to help with construction of new homes. Contact Danny Park at dparkhfh@bellsouth.net for more information.

Belmont UMC Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist with their food give-away on the 4th Saturday of every month and with packing food boxes (the Tuesday and Thursday prior to the give-away). They also need help with their Clothes Closet (open the same day as the food give-away). For more information, contact Gayle at gaylegr50@yahoo.com or call 662-791-9357.

Autism Center of North MS is hosting the Autism Run on Saturday, April 27, at Ballard Park in Tupelo. For more information or to volunteer, go to http://autismcenternms.org.  You can also support the Autism Center by participating in the run on the 27th and by buying a $10 bagged lunch 2 go at the Fairpark Burger Frenzy on April 2. 

Sally Kate Winters Family Services will be hosting a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 6, at Memorial Park in West Point. For more information or to volunteer, email Sheila Brand at sheila@sallykatewinters.org.

Reconnect 4 Autism will be hosting their 5th Annual Color Run on Saturday, April 27, in Corinth. They  need volunteers for set up, clean up, registration, parking teams, water/fruit tables, but most of all they need fun energetic volunteers to help toss the color powder during the run at the many different color stations that will be set up throughout the park. To register to volunteer or to participate, go to  https://www.racesonline.com/events/reconnect-4-autism-color-run/registration.

CATCH Kids, Inc. needs doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners to volunteer at their clinics in Pontotoc, Okolona, and Tupelo (5:00-7:00 pm). They also need a clerk (non-medical position) at the Pontotoc clinic. For more information or to volunteer, call 662-377-2194.
   Pontotoc - Mondays
   Okolona - Thursdays
   Tupelo (Green Street) - Mondays and Thursdays
   Tupelo (Haven Acres) - Tuesdays

Donations Needed


Hope Unbridled is an equestrian program aimed at bringing hope to individuals of all abilities and circumstances through equine related activities and therapy. To support their mission, they have created a sponsorship group called HOPE BUILDERS 500. To become a Hope Builder, commit to giving $25 a month or $300 a year to the program. Gifts can be made online at http://hopeunbridledequestrian.org/donate. Click on the Donation button under the caption “Make a Donation Today.” Once at this site, you may choose the box “Make this a monthly donation.” You may also mail donations to: Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program, 103 Beckman Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801.

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society needs several items. Drop off or mail donations to:
2795 Cliff Gookin Blvd. 
P.O. Box 2143
Tupelo, MS 38801

- Purina Kitten Chow
- Purina Puppy Chow
- Bleach
- Laundry Detergent
- Heating pads
- Canned pet food (all types)
- KONG dog toys (all sizes - classic version) and peanut butter or Kong Stuff’N 
https://www.kongcompany.com/ 
- Cat & dog food
- Cat & dog toys
- Cat litter and small litter pans
- Collars and leashes
- Metal pet food bowls
- Monetary donations for medical treatment of animals
- Gift cards from any local retailer or amazon.com for office supplies, pet supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Fleece blanket

Banah Pregnancy Center needs donations to cover the cost of marketing, training their volunteers, and STD kits. Mail donations to:
329 W. Oxford St.
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(Contact: Angie at 662-296-9160)


North Mississippi Kidney Foundation needs donations to help dialysis patients with some of their living expenses. Mail donations to:
308 Hwy 8 W
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(Contact: Keith at 662-369-6149)


Sally Kate Winters Family Services needs donations of pajamas for children in their shelter. Mail or drop off donations:
317 N. Division St.
P.O. Box 1233
West Point, MS 39773
(Contact: sheila@sallykatewinters.org)


ICC Food Pantry needs donations of microwavable food and personal care items (especially razors). Drop off donations at:
ICC Fulton Campus
Technology Education Building, Room 101
(Contact: bgprochaska@iccms.edu
Questions? Comments? 
Email rebecca@unitedwaynems.org
or call 662-432-0158.
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