You’re invited to volunteer with your local Georgetown Club on Saturday, April 26, as part of the Georgetown University Alumni Association’s 12th Annual Hoyas Give Baxa—a coordinated day of community service.

Uphold this Blue and Gray tradition by pitching in with a service project in your community. Don’t see an event near you? Additional Hoyas Give Baxa projects may be added later!

Wear your Blue and Gray and share your pictures! #HoyasGiveBaxa

Unless otherwise noted, project registration closes on Wednesday, April 23.

Alaska Hoyas
Anchorage Park Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon AKDT
Westchester Lagoon (Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park)
1824 W 15th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Alaska Hoyas are partnering with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be helping pick up trash to beautify the local Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park.

• What to wear: Comfortable work clothes and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Gloves if you have them.
• When you arrive: Meet in the park at the playground.
• After the project’s completion, join local Hoyas for lunch at a nearby spot (TBD).

For more information, contact Anchorage Hoyas, or check out the group’s LinkedIn.

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Georgetown Club of Los Angeles
Hoyas Give Baxa at LA Regional Food Bank

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – LA Site
1734 E. 41st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058

Join the Club of Los Angeles as they partner with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting and packing produce for families, older adults, and children who face food insecurity in Los Angeles County.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 18 and older.
• What to wear: Volunteers must wear closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes. Casual, comfortable, and layered attire is recommended since the warehouse will be cool. Masks are not required, but are recommended. Gloves will be provided.
• When you arrive: Free parking is available onsite, but it is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Carpooling or drop offs are recommended.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third party system. Please email the Club of Los Angeles at lahoyas@georgetown.edu to confirm your registration as well.

Advanced registration is required by Monday, April 21. For more information, contact Gabrielle Lambert, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Northern California
Build Day at Heron’s Head Park Nature Exploration Area

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT
EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park
32 Jennings Street
San Francisco, CA 94124

Join the Club of Northern California as they partner with SF Children & Nature and the City of San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department. Volunteers will help with the ongoing care and maintenance of the Nature Exploration Area at Heron’s Head Park such as weeding, watering, planting, and building planter beds.

• Age requirement: Recommended 10 years and older.
• What to wear: Volunteers should wear comfortable layers for working outdoors, and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Gardening/work gloves and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.
• When you arrive: There is a parking lot at the park. Please meet at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park.

For more information, contact NorCal Hoyas, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Orange County
Growing Our Future to Feed Our Communities

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon PT
Farm + Food Lab
8000 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618

For this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, the Georgetown Club of Orange County is partnering with Farm + Food Lab by Solutions For Urban Agriculture! Participants will be urban gardening, composting, crop rotation, permaculture, and pest management to support sustainable practices.

• What to bring & wear: Outdoor work attire, sun protection, and water.
• When you arrive: Park at the above address and then walk over to entrance to the Farm + Food Lab at 33°40’32.1″N 117°44’28.8″W
• Please note: The organization is requesting all volunteers review and sign their waiver. You can bring this to the site and extra copies will be available.
• After the project’s completion, join Hoya volunteers for sandwiches in the picnic area at the farm.

For more information, contact the Club of Orange County, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Sacramento
Fun on the Farm!

Saturday, April 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. PT
The Table Farm
7320 Berna Way
Sacramento, CA 95823

The Club of Sacramento is partnering with The Table Farm for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will help prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. Tasks may include physical activity like broadforking, weeding, shaping beds, etc.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: A pair of gardening gloves (there are some at the farm if needed). You are also encouraged to bring a water bottle.
• When you arrive: The Farm is located at Florin Creek Park. Please note that Table Farm’s new address (7320 Berna Way) has been updated in Google Maps—however, it has not been updated in Apple Maps.
• Join the group for lunch at La Soga Taqueria after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Tony Oliver, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of San Diego
Meal Packing and Blood Drive

Saturday, April 26 | 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT
Santa Fe Christian School
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075

The Georgetown Club of San Diego is partnering with Unity 4 Orphans & San Diego Blood Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers can choose to set up/tear down for the meal packing staging area (ex. moving essential items like tables/chairs, organizing assembly lines, etc.), facilitate San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) Blood Mobile (check-ins with blood donors), or volunteer in any of the following two options: 1) Nutrition Meal Packing or 2) Donate Blood. Additionally, we are overjoyed to invite you to partner with the Georgetown Club of Los Angeles to donate gift cards for victims of wildfires.

• Please note: There are different volunteering options for this event. If volunteers choose to help with set up/tear down, the event time is 7 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. Meal Packing event time is from 9am-12 pm. Any and all help is appreciated, even 15 minutes of your time will MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
• Before you arrive: If you choose to donate blood, please complete the blood drive onboarding here.
• Age requirement: This is a family-friendly event. Parents/families are expected to supervise children throughout their entire time at the volunteer event site. No childcare will be provided. If donating blood, the San Diego Blood Bank requires donors to be at least 17 years old.
• What to wear: Participants should wear clothing suitable for volunteering and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Hat/sunglasses, sunblock/sunscreen, and a water bottle.
• When you arrive: Park in the designated area upon arrival. Proceed to the designated check in area. Specific details to be communicated prior to the event start date.
• Chick-fil-A is graciously providing lunch for all volunteers at HGB San Diego. Additionally, volunteers are eligible for raffle prizes from Better Buzz, Club Pilates, Charisma Beauty Care, Jenifer Koetting Sound Bath, or Jeanne Yoga, when they have engaged in ALL three types of service at HGB San Diego. Hoya Saxa!

For more information, contact Arlette Vargas-Ali, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Colorado
Earth Day Park Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT
Van Bibber Park – Ward Road/East Trailhead
5575 Ward Rd
Arvada, CO 80002

The Club of Colorado is working alongside the Open Space Department of Jefferson County for a park cleanup. Volunteers will help weed noxious weeds (which helps keep natural habitats resilient), plant native plant species to increase habitat resiliency, and seed native grasses to reclaim native plant biodiversity.

• Age requirement: All ages welcome! If children are 16 or younger, we require a parent or guardian to be present.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, work gloves, sunglasses, and a hat.
• What to bring: Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, plenty of drinking water, and gardening gloves.
• When you arrive: Volunteers will meet and park at the Van Bibber East Trailhead (the listed address above).
• Parking: In the spirit of Earth Day, please carpool or if possible, take alternative transportation. Overflow parking will be at the Arvada Covenant Church next door.
• Please note: We will be completing this project regardless of inclement weather. Please be prepared.
• Please note—Registration is required through a third party system. Please email the Club of Colorado at kalinda.m.gupta@gmail.com to confirm your registration as well.

For more information, contact the Club of Colorado, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Fairfield County
Earth Month Beach Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ET
Veterans Memorial Park and Marina
42 Seaview Ave
Norwalk, CT 06855

Join the Club of Fairfield County as they partner with local organization Save the Sound for an Earth Month cleanup in Norwalk, Connecticut! Beach and park cleanups are a fun way to engage in your community and leave our watershed better than you found it. Help remove trash from our coastline and parks while contributing valuable data to support pollution reduction laws.

• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes that can get dirty, and a rain jacket in case of light rain. The cleanup will continue in light rain but will be canceled in case of thunder and lightning.
• What to bring: Save the Sound will provide all necessary supplies, but if you have reusable gloves (garden, work, etc.), please bring them. If you’re bringing children, be sure to bring gloves for them as we only have adult sizes available. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for sunny days and don’t forget your reusable water bottle!
• When you arrive: Keep an eye out for an email a few days prior to 4/26, which will include the specific meeting location and any weather-related updates.
• Please note: We will be completing this project even if it snows or rains. Please be prepared to work in any weather.

For more information, contact Tesia Henn, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC
Spreading Hope at the DC Walk 4 ReCovery 2025!

Saturday, April 26 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
The National Mall
Fountain by Sculpture Garden Pavilion Café
Between 4th and 7th Streets on Constitution Ave., NW (By 4th St. entrance)
Washington, DC

The Club of Metro Washington, DC will be volunteering with the DC Walk for ReCovery for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. The DC Walk 4 ReCovery (HOPE WALK) is a day of hope and healing on the National Mall, supporting those affected by substance use disorder. The DC Hoyas are participating to show solidarity and help lighten the burden for families affected by this disorder by helping with registration, handing out refreshments, and offering overall support. Volunteers will also help with event breakdown as well. The event raises awareness and educates on Co-Occurring Disorders.

• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate attire.
• When you arrive: Please meet by the fountain by the Pavilion Café in the Sculpture Garden. The address is between 4th and 7th on Constitution Avenue, NW. The Café and fountain are closer to the 4th Street entrance. There’s also an entrance via Madison Drive on the National Mall. The group will then meet with organizers at 14th Street and Madison for role assignments.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for coffee at the Sculpture Garden Pavilion Café at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue.

For more information, contact the DC Hoyas club, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Fort Lauderdale
Ft. Lauderdale Hoyas Museum Beautification

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon ET
Old Dillard Museum
1009 NW 4th Street (South Side)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

The Club of Fort Lauderdale is partnering with the Old Dillard Museum for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help clean up the gated grounds and plant flowers in the courtyard to improve the aesthetics.

• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes, all else will be provided.
• When you arrive: Enter the parking area from the Southeast corner at NW 4th St. and 10th Ave.
• After the project’s completion, a tour of the Old Dillard Museum and Walker Elementary School House will be offered.

For more information, contact the Club of Fort Lauderdale, or check out the group’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Miami
Lotus House Donation Center Assistance

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Lotus House Women’s Shelter
217 NW 15th Street
Miami, FL 33136

Join the Club of Miami as they partner with the Lotus House Women’s Shelter for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will help the Lotus House donation center team with organizing, loading/unloading the truck, and creating care packages.

• Please note: Space is limited to 17 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 16 years and older.
• What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothes (a t-shirt and pants are suggested) and sneakers. Please no high heels or open-toed shoes. Also, no dangling earrings or expensive jewelry. You may bring water and/or snacks, if desired.
• When you arrive: There is street parking around the donation center. We plan to meet at the front entrance and can walk in together. Please keep an eye out for additional details closer to the project date.

Advanced registration is required by Friday, April 18. For more information, contact the Club of Miami, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Naples
Lowdermilk Beach Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 9 to 10 a.m. ET
Lowdermilk Park & Beach
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. North
Naples, FL 34102

The Club of Naples is partnering with the Lowdermilk Park & Beach for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be cleaning up the beach, including picking up trash and debris.

• What to wear: Attire appropriate for sun exposure and walking in sand.
• What to bring: Water, trash bags, sunscreen, and disposable gloves will be provided.
• When you arrive: Meet under the covered area of the concession stand. Residents or visitors must have a beach parking permit or pay-by-space for beach access parking in the City of Naples. This is enforced year-round.

For more information, contact John Paul Bratcher, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Tampa Bay
Community Gardening and Summer Reading for Elementary Students

Saturday, April 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. ET
Dr. Traci’s House
904 East Henry Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604

The Club of Tampa Bay is partnering with Dr. Traci’s House, a community-based organization providing health care and associated services to both uninsured and insured Tampa residents. Participants will assist with community gardening and pack snacks for school children.

• Age requirement: Ages 6 and up.
• What to wear: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing suitable for gardening/working outdoors, as well as closed-toed shoes, work gloves if you have them, and a hat.
• Parking: If all the spots are taken up at the parking lot of Dr. Traci’s House, there is overflow parking across the street at the open parking lot on East Henry.

For more information, contact the Club of Tampa Bay, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
Chamblee Rail Trail Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to Noon ET
Chamblee Rail Trail Trailhead at Keswick Park
3467 Keswick Drive
Chamblee, GA 30341

The Club of Metropolitan Atlanta is partnering with the PATH Foundation for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Participants will assist with beautifying the Chamblee Rail Trail by removing trash.

• What to wear: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing suitable for working outdoors, as well as comfortable closed-toed shoes, and work gloves. All other materials will be provided by the club.
• When you arrive: Please park in the lot next to the baseball fields and we will meet nearby.
• After the project’s completion, we will gather for drinks/snacks—details to follow!

For more information, contact the Club of Metropolitan Atlanta, or check out the club’s Facebook,  Instagram, X, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Hawaii
Lanakila Meals on Wheels

Saturday, April 26 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. OR Noon to 2 p.m. HT
Lanakila Pacific
1809 Bachelot Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Join the Club of Hawaii as they partner with Lanakila Pacific for the 2025 Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help in two shifts. Shift 1: Assembling side bags (e.g., milk, bread, fruit) in an assembly line; preparing banana boxes or green bags; packing specialized meal packs for those with dietary restrictions; packing and organizing cooler bags for Tuesday’s delivery drivers. Shift 2: Sanitizing cooler bags (used by volunteer drivers delivering meals to seniors); washing the Meals on Wheels van; assisting with organizing the Meals on Wheels storage room.

• Please note: Space is limited to 23 volunteers, so please register early!
• There will be two project shifts, and volunteers are only asked to sign up for one:
  • First Shift: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
    15 volunteers needed
  • Second Shift: Noon to 2 p.m.
    8 volunteers needed
• Age requirement: Ages 5 years and up and must be accompanied by an adult.
• What to wear: Comfortable work clothes and closed-toed shoes and pants.
• When you arrive: Details will be provided closer to the event date.
• Additionally, volunteers are required to complete Lanakila Pacific’s volunteer application form at least one week prior to volunteering. Please complete this short form together with your registration for Hoyas Give Baxa.

Advanced registration is required by Wednesday, April 16. For more information, email Tessa Ng, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Idaho
Serving Lunch: River of Life Men’s Shelter

Saturday, April 26 | 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT
River of Life Men’s Shelter
575 South 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702

Join the Club of Idaho as they partner with the Boise Rescue Mission for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help serve lunch to those in need in the Boise area.

• Age requirement: Ages 12 and older.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable but respectful clothing and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Please park on 13th St. or in the lot behind the River of Life building. Please leave purses and personal bags in your car. Ring the bell at the front door and let them know you are there to volunteer for lunch service.
• After the project’s completion (approximately 12:45 p.m.), join the club at Payette Brewing Company (733 South Pioneer St., Boise, ID 83702—two blocks from River of Life and plenty of parking) for lunch, snacks, and beverages. All ages are welcome to join!

For more information, contact Janelle Hofeditz, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Chicago
AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, April 26 | 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. AND 7:30 a.m. CT
Chicago Firefighter and Paramedic Memorial
Located southeast of McCormick Place Lakeside Center (adjacent to the Lakefront Trail)
Chicago, IL 60616

The Club of Chicago is partnering with the American Association for Cancer Research for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will be helping with bib pickup, bag check, water station/cheer zone, snack distribution, medal handout, and other tasks to assist run participants.

• Important: There will be two project start times! More details will be provided closer to the event date.
• What to wear: Comfortable closed-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate attire.
• When you arrive:  Park at McCormick Place. Meet at the registration/starting line along Lake Michigan.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for a social gathering (TBD).

For more information, contact the Club of Chicago, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Baltimore
River and Trail Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 1 to 3 p.m. ET
Address for GPS: Rockrose City Farm
3713 Clipper Road
Baltimore, MD 21211

As is becoming traditional for the Club of Baltimore, the club will be cleaning up trash from along a central Baltimore public park trail, stream, and river. For the project, the club is partnering with Blue Water Baltimore and the Friends of the Jones Falls. If there is interest, volunteers can learn about and help remove invasive plants. The club’s goal is to reduce the trash that is in the park or washed down the Jones Falls to the Chesapeake Bay.

• What to wear: Please wear sturdy shoes/boots (waterproof but good for walking is ideal). Long sleeves and pants may also be desirable for invasive plant removal, but aren’t required for all tasks.
• What to bring: If you have gloves or a trash grabber, please bring them. Gloves and a few grabbers will be available to lend. We also recommend bringing a water bottle.
• When you arrive: There is a parking lot at Rockrose City Farm (3713 Clipper Road, Baltimore MD 21211) but street parking is also available. We will meet at the parking lot. You can call Rob Summers at 410-967-9921 if you arrive late.
• After the project’s completion, join the club at Union Craft Brewing across the river. We will also be checking out the recently installed wetlands! Hope you can join us!

For more information, contact Rob Summers, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Boston
Hoyas Give Baxa 2025

Saturday, April 26 | 1 to 3 p.m. ET
Cradles to Crayons
281 Newtonville Ave.
Newtonville, MA 02460

Join the Club of Boston as they partner with Cradles to Crayons for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be sorting, inspecting, and packing donated supplies for the thousands of children that Cradles to Crayons serves.

• Space is limited to 40 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be five (5) years of age or older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Georgetown gear and previous Hoyas Give Baxa t-shirts are encouraged!
• When you arrive: Participants will be met by a Georgetown point of contact.

Advanced registration is required by Wednesday, April 23. For more information, contact the Club of Boston, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Detroit
Volunteering in the D

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Cass Community Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St.
Detroit, MI 48206

Join the Club of Detroit as they partner with Cass Community Social Services for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will perform various activities to support Cass Community Social Services’ mission of fighting poverty, creating opportunity, and building community. This could include preparing meals for food distribution or outdoor work and cleanup.

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
• What to wear: Comfortable work clothes and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Bottled drinking water.
• When you arrive: Cass Community Social Services has a secure parking lot for volunteers. The gate code will be emailed in April before the event.

For more information, contact the Club of Detroit, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Kansas City
Volunteering at Food Pantry

Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 a.m. to Noon CT
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11 East 40th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

Join the Club of Kansas City as they partner with St. Paul’s Food Pantry for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be greeting and assisting guests; unloading and sorting food deliveries; packing grocery bags with nutritious staples; organizing bulk items into smaller portions; and helping to distribute fresh produce and pantry staples.

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 16 years or older.
• What to wear: Comfortable work clothes and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: The church’s parking lot is on the east side of Main Street between 40th and 41st Streets. The pantry entrance is on the south side of the church, closest to Walnut Street.

For more information, contact the Club of Kansas City, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of St. Louis
Forest Park Forever

Saturday, April 26 | 9 to 11 a.m. CT
Forest Park Visitors Center
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112

Join the St. Louis Hoyas as they partner with Forest Park Forever for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Forest Park Forever is a private nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s great urban public parks for a diverse community of visitors to enjoy, now and forever. Volunteers will help with light outdoor work such as mulching and weeding, and trash collection.

• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• What to wear: Gardening gloves, clothes appropriate to weather on the day of the event.
• When you arrive: Parking available at the Visitors Center and throughout the park on the street.
• Join the club after the project for an optional lunch nearby (TBD).

Advanced registration is required by Saturday, April 19. For more information, contact ​​Eric Schwalb, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Northern New Jersey
Butterworth Field & Playground Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 2 to 4 p.m. ET
Butterworth Field & Playground
35 Lynnfield Drive
Morristown, NJ 07960

Join the Georgetown Club of Northern New Jersey as they work with Morris Township for a park cleanup and beautification project.

• When you arrive: Meet by the picnic table in the playground, where our table will be set up, to receive supplies and instructions. Street parking is available.
• What to wear: Please dress in clothes you can work in and wear hiking or waterproof shoes.
• What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and water.

For more information, contact Debbie Bobovnikova, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey
Habitat of Humanity Building Event

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. ET
Habitat for Humanity
Location to be shared one week before event date

Join the Georgetown Club of Southern New Jersey as they partner with Habitat For Humanity for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will assist with building and painting as well as various tasks assigned by Habitat for Humanity staff.

• Space is limited to 12 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 16 and above.
• What to wear: Please dress in work clothes and wear closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Work gloves and water.
• When you arrive: Instructions will be provided closer to the event date.
• Please note: A waiver is required for participation in the event. Please complete the form prior to the event and bring it with you.
• Additional information: Lunch will be provided onsite.

Advanced registration is required by Friday, April 18. For more information, contact the Club of Southern New Jersey, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Central New York
Organizing for Warming Center in Shelter

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Emmaus Ministry
127 E. Glen Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13205

Join the Club of Central New York as they partner with Road to Emmaus Ministry for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa.

• Age requirement: No age limit—however, minors need supervision.
• What to wear: Please wear clothing suitable for janitorial/gardening activities and closed-toed shoes.

For more information, contact Jake Barrett, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metro New York
Operation Caring Cards & Smile Packs

Saturday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
Wogies Bar & Grill (Financial District Location)
44 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006

Join the Club of Metro New York as they partner with Smile Train for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Volunteers will create greeting cards for Smile Train patients and assemble dental starter packs.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 10 and up.
• Directions: Mass transit is recommended to the restaurant as parking is limited downtown. We recommend the SpotHero app to locate parking garages if needed. Wogies Bar & Grill at 44 Trinity Place is accessible by Bus, Path, and Subway lines.
• When You Arrive: Look for our table and the Club of Metro New York banner inside the restaurant!
• After the project’s completion, lunch will be provided at the location.

For more information, contact Amanda Soler, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of the Research Triangle
Nurturing Nature and Nourishing Communities

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Catawba Trail Farm
2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway
Durham, NC 27712

Join the Club of the Research Triangle as they volunteer with Urban Community AgriNomics at Catawba Trail Farm for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will be performing farm duties including cleaning and preparing beds for products, helping manage small farm animals (chickens, ducks), potential harvesting of some early seasonal fruits or vegetables, collecting chicken eggs, weeding beds, bed repair, etc.

• Age requirement: No age limit.
• What to wear: Gardening gloves and closed-toed shoes or work boots that can get dirty.
• When you arrive: TBD
• Please note: A waiver will be required for all participants.

For more information, email the Club of the Research Triangle, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Cincinnati
Matthew 25: Ministries Bringing Hope to Those in Need

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Matthew 25: Ministries
11060 Kenwood Rd.
Blue Ash, OH 45242

Join the Club of Cincinnati as they partner with Matthew 25: Ministries for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The work of Matthew 25: Ministries helps the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and around the world. We will be sorting donated goods at the 300,000 square-foot Processing Center in Blue Ash before they are shipped via 40-foot seagoing containers or by semi-trailers to impoverished communities and/or disaster victims.

• Age requirement: Ages 10 and older.
• What to wear: Long pants and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Participants can park in the main parking lot and enter the administrative building.
• Please note: Participants should also complete the pre-registration form in advance.
• Join the club for lunch at MadTree Parks & Rec, weather permitting, after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Megan Johnson, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Oklahoma

Sister BJ’s Pantry
Saturday, April 26 | 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. CT
Sister BJ’s Pantry
819 NW 4th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Join the Club of Oklahoma as they partner with Sister BJ’s Pantry for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The club will help the Pantry prepare a hot breakfast for those who would like meals and companionship. Their clothing/shelter area is also in need of jeans—if you have any jeans (sizes 30-34) and are interested in donating, please bring them!

• Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers under 13 should be accompanied by a parent.
• What to wear: Comfortable working clothes, long pants, and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Please park on the street and check in with club contact.
• Alumni are welcome to gather for coffee or breakfast after the project’s completion.

For more information, email David Bernstein, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Oregon
Nourish & Organize

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT
The Giving Plate Distribution Center
1212 NE 1st Street
Bend, OR 97701

The Club of Oregon will be partnering with The Giving Plate for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Giving Plate is a nonprofit committed to end hunger by reimagining what food relief looks like, creating a place where guests feel seen and cared for. Volunteers will be sorting, organizing, and checking dates of food donations.

• Age requirement: Ages 12 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Parking available at The Giving Plate Distribution Center site.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for lunch and libations at Dogwood at the Pine Shed.

For more information, contact the Club of Oregon, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Philadelphia
Hoyas Give Baxa—Cradles to Crayons

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon ET
Cradles to Crayons
4700 Wissahickon Ave., Ste. 142
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Join the Club of Philadelphia as they partner with Cradles to Crayons (C2C) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! C2C’s mission is to provide children—from birth through age 12, whether living in unhoused or low-income situations—with the essential items they need to thrive at home, at school, and at play. Tasks range from sorting clothing and book donations, stuffing backpacks for the thousands of school-age children C2C serves, and making cards for the backpacks.

• Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 5 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toed shoes. The project will take place in a warehouse and can be cold, so we encourage you to bring a sweater.
• When you arrive: Park in front of the building (the far side of the parking lot, next to Roberts Ave.), enter, and ask for the Georgetown group.
• After the project’s completion, join the club at Wissahickon Brewery for beverages and food. All are welcome (including kids!) 3705 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129.
• Please note: You can bring any clothing or shoes for donation as you’d like, but this is not a requirement. The giving factory accepts new or gently used clothing for infant size up to medium/adult size for older kids.

For more information, email the Club of Philadelphia, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Alumni in Action: Uplifting our Schools

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Escuela de Segunda Unidad Adolfo García
HC-71 Box 2375 Bo. Lomas Garcia
Naranjito, PR 00719

Join the Club of Puerto Rico as they partner with the Adolfo García School in Naranjito for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help clean, paint and beautify the school premises.

• What to wear: Long sleeve shirts that can withstand dirt/paint and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Gardening gloves, water, and snacks, if desired.
• When you arrive: There is parking available on school premises. Meet at the school entrance.
• Join the club after the project’s completion for a social gathering of the volunteers (TBD).

For more information, contact the Club of Puerto Rico, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Rhode Island
Restore & Renew

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
McAuley Village
325 Niagara St.
Providence, RI 02907

Join the Club of Rhode Island as they partner with McAuley Village for a spring cleanup. Volunteers will be painting, cleaning, and performing yard work.

• Age requirement: Ages 6 and older.
• When you arrive: Street parking is available. Please meet at the entrance of the building and check in at the entrance.
• What to wear: Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
• After the project’s completion, join the club at Providence Coal Fired Pizza for a planned gathering!

For more information, contact the Club of Rhode Island, or check out the club’s website.

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Georgetown Club of Austin
Hoyas Keep Austin Beautiful

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT
Austin Rowing Club
Austin, TX 78724

Join the Club of Austin as they partner with Keep Austin Beautiful for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will be beautifying Lady Bird Lake, using kayaks and paddleboards as well as our own feet to pick up trash in the water and on the trails. This will be done in partnership with Keep Austin Beautiful as part of their Earth Day celebration.

• • Age requirement: Volunteers 8 or older.
  • What to wear:  Comfortable work clothes that can get dirty and comfortable closed-toed shoes.
  • What to bring: Please bring water and a hat. All other supplies will be provided.
  • When you arrive: Additional details will be provided closer to the event date.
  • Please note—Registration is required through a third party system. We encourage volunteers to sign up for the Walking the Trail from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., but feel free to choose another cleanup type in that timeframe if you’d like!

For more information, contact the Club of Austin, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Dallas Ft. Worth
Native Texas Plant Conservation and Propagation Project

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to Noon CT
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
201 E. Jones Street
Lewisville, TX 75057

The Club of Dallas Ft. Worth is partnering with the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with potting native Texas plants to put in the greenhouse until they are ready to plant in the prairie. Volunteers can hike at the preserve on their own after the shift.

• Age requirement: Children 10 and older may participate with the responsible adult.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Garden gloves, reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat.
• When you arrive: Let the attendant know you are coming to volunteer with Georgetown and they will waive the fee. Ask to be directed to the greenhouse/plant nursery area.
• Please note: You may bring a sack lunch if you want to stay at the preserve and explore, and there are plenty of dining options in Lewisville.

For more information, contact the Club of Dallas Ft. Worth, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Houston
HOYAS x HCC Career Workshop

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon CT
Houston Community College North Forest Campus
6010 Little York Road
Houston, TX 77016

Join the Club of Houston as they partner with Houston Community College (HCC) Students for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Georgetown University participants will be assisting in the following key areas to support HCC students:

• Tailored Resume Reviews – Receive expert feedback from Georgetown professionals to strengthen resumes
• Mock Interviews – Practice with Georgetown University professionals to build confidence in interview settings
• Cover Letter Guidance – Learn how to craft compelling cover letters with guidance from Georgetown experts
•  Networking Techniques – Develop effective networking skills with insights from Georgetown professionals

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Comfortable, appropriate clothing.
• What to bring: Laptop or tablet, if available.
• Where to park: The North Forest Campus offers ample onsite parking for visitors. The main parking area is situated adjacent to Building A (Academic). Volunteers are encouraged to park in this lot for convenient access to campus facilities.
• When you arrive: Upon arrival, volunteers should proceed to Building B (Workforce) for check-in. Directional signage will be in place to guide visitors from the parking area to the meeting point.

For more information contact Daisy Najera, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Utah
Threads of Hope

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon MT
The Junior League of Salt Lake City—Women Helping Women Boutique
526 E 300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

The Club of Utah is working with the Junior League of Salt Lake City for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with sorting donations at the onsite women’s boutique.

• Space is limited to 8 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 18 and older.
• What to wear: Please wear comfortable work clothing and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: A water bottle is suggested.
• When you arrive: There is nearby free street parking. Please enter the boutique through the left side entrance of the Junior League entrance.
• Join the club after the project’s completion for lunch to mix and mingle with local Hoyas. (TBD)
• Please note: If you’d like to make a contribution to the boutique, they are in most need of new women’s multipack underwear and socks in all sizes.

For more information, contact the Club of Utah, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Beautification in SLU

Saturday, April 26 | 1 to 4 p.m. PT
Recovery Café
(South Lake Union)
2022 Boren Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Join the Club of Seattle as they partner with the Recovery Café for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will enhance the café’s exterior and landscaping by trimming bushes, pulling weeds, spreading bark, and planting flowers. The Recovery Café is led by Executive Director David Coffey (G’03), this year’s awardee for the Fourth Annual Manresa Lecture. We hope to see you at the lecture on Friday, June 6!

• What to wear: Closed-toed shoes and work clothes you’re comfortable with  getting dirty.
• What to bring: Gardening gloves, gardening tools (if you can bring any), and a water bottle. If you do not have tools to bring, we can still use your help!
• When you arrive: Meet by the café awning on Boren Ave.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for happy hour at El Grito.

For more information, contact Ashley Neville, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Rhododendron Garden Work Party

Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to Noon PT
Rhododendron Garden Picnic Pavilion
Five Mile Rd.
Tacoma, WA 98407

Join the Club of Seattle as they work with Parks Tacoma for a park cleanup. Volunteers will help to clear away weeds, prune branches, deadhead spent flowers, remove fallen woody debris, and add mulch to keep the garden healthy. This will be a very fun and fulfilling morning! Bring friends and lend your helping hands to care for the beautiful garden!

• Age requirement: Ages 14 and up.
• What to wear: Work clothes and closed-toed shoes. Please dress for the weather—our work party will take place rain or shine! Feel free to wear a Georgetown shirt or hat so we can identify you.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring a water bottle and a snack if needed. Tools, training, and gloves will be provided.
• How to find the Rhododendron Garden: Stay right on Five Mile Drive past the Pagoda, and travel a ways down this road to a sign on your left marking the Rhododendron Garden.
• When you arrive: Parking will be available either directly in front of the Rhododendron Garden, or in the small parking lot just before you reach the garden, or in the spaces above the Main Ruston Picnic Shelter before you reach the stop sign on Five Mile Road. Carpooling is encouraged! Plan to meet at the Rhododendron Garden at 9 a.m. by entering the park from Pearl Street and following N. Waterfront Drive past the Pagoda toward the Zoo.

For more information, contact Jennifer Dotson, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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 Wisconsin Hoyas
Annual Earth Day Cleanup

Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 a.m. to Noon CT
Hales Corners Park at the Pool House
5765 S. New Berlin Rd
Hales Corners, WI 53130

Join Wisconsin Hoyas as they partner with Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool for a pool area cleanup. Volunteers will help with cleaning and picking up trash in the 33-acre Hales Corners Park & Pool, including in the kiddies pool, the big pool, the pool house, and two large parking lots.

• Age requirement: Ages 10 and up need to be accompanied by an adult.
• What to wear: Work clothes appropriate for the weather and closed-toed shoes.
• What to bring: Please bring work gloves.
• When you arrive: Participants should meet in front of the pool house by 8:30 am. There is a parking lot next door.
• Please note: Lunch will be provided for all participants, including water and soda.

For more information, contact Donald G. Schwartz.

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Georgetown Club of France
Paris Hoyas Solidarity

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET
American Cathedral in Paris
23 Avenue George V
Paris, France 75008

Join the Club of France as they partner with the American Cathedral in Paris. Volunteers will be serving those who would like meals and companionship.

• Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: Please meet in the main hall/reception area of the church. Only street parking is available.

For more information, contact the Club of France, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Hong Kong
Tennis Volunteering (Lok Fu)

Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. to Noon AND Noon to 1 p.m. HKT
Morse Park Tennis Court
22 Heng Lam St, Lo Fu Ngam
Hong Kong

Join the Club of Hong Kong as they partner with Sun Sport, SAHK, and Happy Teens for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be playing and teaching badminton and tennis at a basic level to special needs kids and underprivileged teens.

• Space is limited to 6 participants for each time slot, so please register early!
• Important: There will be three project shifts in two DIFFERENT locations! As they are concurrent, volunteers only need to participate in one, but may volunteer for others if they choose.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring your own tennis and badminton equipment if preferred.
• What to wear:  Comfortable sports clothing and appropriate shoes.
• When you arrive: Volunteers should meet at the tennis court near court 1 or 2.
• Please note: Before the event, the organizers will give a brief overview about the organization. Additional information will be sent closer to the event date and a contact person Whatsapp will also be provided!

For more information, contact the Club of Hong Kong, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Hong Kong
Badminton Volunteering (Braemar Hill)

Saturday, April 26 | 3 to 4 p.m. HKT
Chinese International School (CIS) Campus Gym
1 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill
Hong Kong

Join the Club of Hong Kong as they partner with Sun Sport, SAHK, and Happy Teens for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be playing and teaching badminton and tennis at a basic level to special needs kids and underprivileged teens.

• Space is limited to 8 participants, so please register early!
• Important: There will be three project shifts in two DIFFERENT locations! As they are concurrent, volunteers only need to participate in one, but may volunteer for others if they choose.
• What to bring: Feel free to bring your own tennis and badminton equipment if preferred.
• What to wear:  Comfortable sports clothing and appropriate shoes.
• When you arrive: There will be a student leader waiting at the main entrance of the school to take the volunteers to the gym together.
• Please note: Before the event, the organizers will give a brief overview about the organization. Additional information will be sent closer to the event date and a contact person Whatsapp will also be provided!
• For adults only: In order to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students, all non-CIS adults must complete and sign the CIS Visitor Code of Conduct form linked here. Please present a hard copy along with your HKID upon arrival. Extra copies will be available at the reception.

For more information, contact the Club of Hong Kong, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Peru
Packing School Supplies Kits for Underprivileged Children in Callao

Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. to Noon PST (Peru Standard Time)
Casa Hercelles
Jirón Oswaldo Hercelles 399
La Victoria (behind Interbank tower)
Lima, Peru 15034

The Georgetown Club of Peru will be partnering with Kantaya, a nonprofit seeking to transform and impact the lives of vulnerable Peruvian children through quality education, for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be packing school supplies for the organization to distribute.

• What to wear: Regular comfortable working clothes and closed-toed shoes.
• When you arrive: There is parking inside the house.

For more information, contact Joaquín Ormeño, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Singapore
Soup Kitchen Volunteering

Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 to 11 a.m.  SGT
Willing Hearts
1 Lorong J Telok Kurau
Singapore 425792
(Entrance via Joo Chiat Place)

Join the Club of Singapore as they partner with Willing Hearts for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Willing Hearts provides daily meals and other support services to those in need in  Singapore, and to assist and guide them towards rehabilitating and reinstating themselves in our society. Volunteers will be engaging in food preparations and packing for meals to be distributed around Singapore. Those who have cars will be asked if they also want to go on delivery runs.

• Please note: Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 14 and older.
• What to wear: Closed-toed shoes required and comfortable clothing is encouraged.
• When you arrive: When you arrive, please reach out to Erich Frankenberg via mobile or through the Georgetown WhatsApp group.
• After the project’s completion, join the club for lunch at Mongkok Dim Sum East Coast (197 E Coast Rd., Singapore 428901).

For more information, contact the Club of Singapore, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

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