Good Deeds Day

On Good Deeds Day, hundreds of thousands around the world choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good to improve the lives of others and positively change the world. Help us build a better future in Howard County with a day of tikkun olam.

Sunday, March 29, 2020

This year we have 10 volunteer sites for you to choose from! See below from complete information and registration. For questions, please contact Shauna Leavey.

We continue to expand our volunteer options on Good Deeds Day and throughout the year. Help us continue our tradition of tikkun olam right here in Howard County. Show your support with a donation below (see the bottom of the page).

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Happy Helpers for the Homeless

Where: Our Daily Bread: 725 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
When: 1:30-3:45 pm
What: Distribute pre-made lunches, clothing, and other necessities. Feel free to donate toiletries and gently-used clothes, towels, sheets, and blankets.
Who: Ages 7+; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Health Kits for the Homebound

Where: Temple Isaiah: 12200 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
When: 2:00-3:00 pm
What: Make health kits with toiletries for homebound clients of Meals on Wheels.
Who: All ages
Sunday, March 29, 2020
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Kindness Kits

Where: Columbia Corporate Park 100: 6011 University Blvd, Suite 379, Ellicott City, MD 21043
When: 2:30-3:30 pm
What: Make food bags for children from low-income homes and toiletry bags for the homeless. Each volunteer is asked to bring five pieces of fresh fruit.
Who: Adults and children 6+ accompanied by an adult
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Lunches for Grassroots

Where: Federation Office: 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21044
When: 2:00 pm
What: Make bagged lunches for clients of Grassroots. Sandwhiches will be provided by Sol Levinson and volunteers will be asked to contribute side food items.
Who: Ages 12+
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Planting Party at Arbor Terrace

Where: Arbor Terrace Senior Living: 11584 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
When: 3:30-4:30 pm
What: Join Bet Yeladim Preschool and PJ Library to visit with residents, help decorate flowerpots, and plant flowers to leave with residents and brighten their rooms.
Who: Children up to age 8 and their grown-ups
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Red Cross Blood Drive

Where: Temple Isaiah: 12200 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
When: Time TBA
What: Donate blood to save a life!
Who: Adults and teens 16-17 with parental permission
Sunday, March 29, 2020
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

ReStore Columbia

Where: ReStore Columbia: 8909 McGaw Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
When: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
What: Help price, sort, and shelve donated items on the sales floor. Greet customers and help load and unload trucks.
Who: Ages 14+. Children 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Road Clean Up: Oseh Shalom

Where: Oseh Shalom: 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD 20707
When: 9:15 am
What: Help clean a stretch of road near Oseh Shalom. Please wear bright colors.
Who: Adults and children 10+
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 9:15 AM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Road Clean Up: Grace Drive

Where: 7350 Grace Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
When: 10:00 am
What: Help clean Grace Drive in Columbia. Meet at the parking lot just off Cedar Lane. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a pair of gloves. Garbage bags, water, and snacks provided.
Who: Adults and children 10+
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge
Purchases: 1 No Charge

Success in Style

Where: Savage Mill: 8600, Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763
When: 2:00-4:00 pm
What: Sort, hang, and label clothes for an organization that assists those who want to gain independence through employment. Please also donate business attire, clothes, accessories, and shoes in bags.
Who: Adults 18+
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM
 
Purchases: 1 No Charge

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