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25+ Ideas for COMMUNITY SERVICE in South Florida

Collect and Donate Legos For Kids in Need
What: Collect, sort, and donate legos to be given to children who can’t afford them. How: Ask for donations of new or used legos Sort the...
Sasha Kaufman

Donate Move-Out Kits for Homeless Families Transitioning to a Home
What: The Chapman Partnership provides every individual and family they have housed with a Move-Out Kit upon their transition from...
Sasha Kaufman


Donate Needed Items to Children in Hospitals
What: Donate items to organizations that work with sick children to cheer them up. For example: Patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's...
Sasha Kaufman


Donate Laundry Supplies for Those in Need
Laundry Kits What: Clean clothes are important for health and self-esteem, but laundry detergent is expensive and not covered by SNAP...
Sasha Kaufman


Host a Community Service Day
What: Create an event where volunteers can work on community service projects at multiple stations. My friend since 5th grade, Samantha,...
Sasha Kaufman


Host a Food Drive to Benefit the Hungry in the Community
What: Collect shelf-stable food to join the fight against food insecurity in our community. How: Choose a food panty near you. (See list...
Sasha Kaufman


Sponsor Birthdays at a Foster Group Home with "Birthdays in a Bag"
What: One of my favorite projects is Birthday in a Bag. Having a festive celebration is something that most people take for granted. When...
Sasha Kaufman


Host a Pajama Drive for Children Facing Adversity
What: Sleep is a basic need and important for children’s development. Challenges – including low family income, housing insecurity, and...
Sasha Kaufman


Host a Toy Drive for the Holidays (or any time of year)
What: Collect toys for children in need for the holidays. At this often stressful time of year some parents aren’t able to to provide...
Sasha Kaufman


Collect New and Gently Used Halloween Costumes for Kids
What: Halloween costumes often don’t make the list of essentials in the family budget and kids tend to have to wear old, incomplete or...
Sasha Kaufman


Host a Business Clothing Drive to Help People Who are Looking for a Job
What: Appropriate interview clothing is crucial for adults looking for jobs. How: Create a flyer asking for donations of new and clean...
Sasha Kaufman


Collect Children's Books to Give to Shelters and Classroom Libraries
What: 80% of child care centers serving low-income children lack age-appropriate books and 60% of underprivileged children do not own a...
Sasha Kaufman


Other Types of Collections That You Can Organize...
What: 1) Do a drive for items that fit your interest or hobbies and collect what is needed (such as sports equipment, ballet/dance...
Sasha Kaufman
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