You’re invited to volunteer with your local Georgetown Club on Saturday, April 29, as part of the Georgetown University Alumni Association’s 10th 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.

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

Unless otherwise noted, project registration closes on Wednesday, April 26.

Phoenix Hoyas
Preparing Care Kits for Kids and Families

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon MST
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Join Phoenix Hoyas as they partner with Phoenix Children’s Hospital to assemble care kits for children and their families.

• After the project’s completion, there will be a happy hour at O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery in Arcadia.

Advance registration was required by Thursday, April 20. For more information, contact Phoenix Hoyas.

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Georgetown Club of Los Angeles
LA Hoyas Cook Dinner at Union Rescue Mission

Saturday, April 29 | 4:30–8 p.m. PDT
Union Rescue Mission
545 S San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Join the Club of Los Angeles as they partner with the Union Rescue Mission. The club will be
supporting in the Union Rescue Mission’s kitchen by preparing and serving dinner meals to those currently sheltered within the Mission.

• Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 14 and older. Please do not bring anyone younger than 14 years old.
• What to wear: You will be working in a kitchen, so please wear appropriate clothing. No tank tops, bare midriffs, shorts, opened-toe shoes, backpacks, or purses. The Mission is strict about this dress code.
• Parking: Union Rescue Mission offers free parking for those volunteering on the weekend.
• *Please NO photos of the residents. Photos of our group volunteering are allowed.*

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
Coastal Cleanup Day

Saturday, April 29 | 2-4 p.m. PDT
Ocean Beach
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121

Join the Club of Northern California for a beach cleanup on Ocean Beach!

• What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably.
• When you arrive: Please park in the Ocean Beach parking lot that is across the street from Park Chalet Brewery. A club leader holding a Georgetown banner will be in front of the beach entrance.
• Join the club for drinks and some light bites at the Park Chalet Brewery after the project’s completion.

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
OC Hoyas Channel Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon PDT
10449 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach CA

For this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, the Georgetown Club of Orange County is partnering with Surfrider Foundation-North Orange County for a channel cleanup! Learn about the watershed and what does not make it to a landfill. The Santa Ana River starts in Big Bear and has numerous tributaries that feed into it before dumping into the ocean. Volunteers will walk amongst the tall grass and weeds in the bed of the Santa River searching for trash that has found its way into the Santa Ana River on its way to the ocean.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Garbage bags will be provided.
• What to wear: Pants, closed-toed shoes or boots that can get dirty. We encourage you to bring a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen, a reusable water bottle (please avoid plastic bottles), and reusable gloves (gardening or mechanic).
• Parking: Parking fills up quickly at the start. Feel free to park in the neighborhood. Please do NOT park in the plant nursery. Parking is limited near the check-in tent.
• Join the group for lunch after the project’s completion.

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

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Georgetown Club of Sacramento
Fun at the Farm

Saturday, April 29 | 9–11 a.m. PDT
The Table Farm
23rd St. and Anita Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822

The Club of Sacramento is partnering with The Table Farm. Volunteers will help build the garden’s infrastructure for the new growing season. Tasks may include weeding, harvesting, seeding, planting, etc.

• Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
• The Farm is located at the back of St. Robert School (in case GPS tries to direct you to the front of the school).
• Parking: There is parking on the street right outside the farm.
• What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, closed-toed shoes, and a pair of gloves (we have some at the farm if you need them), and your own water.
• Please note—there are no restrooms on site.
• Join the group for lunch at Selland’s Market and Cafe 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
The Village United Workshop

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon PDT
Hoover Senior High
4474 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115

The Georgetown Club of San Diego is partnering with Hoover Senior High for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Amidst a pandemic that has exacerbated injustices among marginalized communities, it is critical that we come to each other’s aid to provide support, share resources, and sustain hope. The Village United is a community event that aims to achieve this. Hoover High School students and parents, City Heights middle and elementary schools, and the City Heights community in general will be invited to join us in a day full of college, career, and basic needs workshops, resource booths, and activities. Georgetown alumni will provide resume and career counseling opportunities to Hoover High School students.

This event is a collaboration among Avenues for Success, Reality Changers, the Hoover High School academies, the Office of County Board of Supervisor Chair Nathan Fletcher, and the San Diego Unified School District Community Schools initiative.

• Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Ages 16 and older.
• What to wear: Business casual is preferred, but Georgetown spirited clothing is welcomed.
• Parking: There is free on-site parking at the high school.

For more information, contact Miguel Fuentes, or check out the Club of San Diego’s Instagram or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Colorado
Windy Saddle Park Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon MDT
Windy Saddle Park
1277 Lookout Mountain Rd.
Golden, CO 80401

The Club of Colorado is partnering with the Jefferson County Open Space Project for a morning of park cleanup.

• What to wear: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and plenty of drinking water.
• For additional project details, please review the Healthy Waterway’s webpage.
• ​​Join the club after the project at a nearby restaurant (TBD).

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

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Georgetown Club of Fairfield County
Lunch Preparation at New Covenant Center

Saturday, April 29 | 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. EDT
New Covenant Center
174 Richmond Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902

Join the Club of Fairfield County as they partner with New Covenant Center for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa!

• Space is limited to 10 participants, so please register early!

Advance registration was required by Monday, April 24. For more information, contact the Club of Fairfield County, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Club of Delaware
Tilton Park and Holy Trinity Vicinity Spring Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
Tilton Park
1300 W. 8th St.
Wilmington, DE 19806

Join the Club of Delaware as they partner with Tilton Park and Holy Trinity Church Landmark for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa!

• What to bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring a hat and water bottle.

For more information, contact Alexia Moutsatso, or visit the Club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
DC Hoyas PanCAN PurpleStride 2023 Volunteers

Saturday, April 29 | 6:45 a.m. OR 7:15 a.m. EDT
Freedom Plaza
1325 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20004

The Club of Metro Washington, D.C. will be volunteering with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for PurpleStride 2023. PurpleStride is the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.

• Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
• There will be two project shifts:
• Event Village: 6:45 a.m.; 15 volunteers; participants will be checking in runners and walkers at the Welcome Tent.
• Walk-Run Route: 7:15 a.m.; 10 volunteers; participants will provide support on the route, handing out water and energy treats to participants.
• Join the group for a gathering at Freedom Plaza post race prior to departing (optional).

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

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Fort Lauderdale Hoyas
Ft. Lauderdale Hoyas Partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Broward

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.–noon EDT
Boys & Girls Club of Broward County
832 NW 2nd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

Fort Lauderdale Hoyas are committed to assist an effective, long-serving organization that adds tremendous value to our community and positively impacts the youth of Broward. For this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, they have chosen to partner with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County.

For more information, contact Corey Shearer.

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Georgetown Club of Miami
Lunch Service at Camillus House

Saturday, April 29 | 10:45 a.m– 2 p.m. EDT
Camillus House
1603 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

Join the Club of Miami as they volunteer with Camillus House, serving lunch for individuals and families impacted by homelessness, hunger, poverty, and substance abuse.

• Space is limited to 16 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Masks are required indoors. Please wear jeans, a t-shirt, and closed-toe shoes with a rubber sole.
• Parking: Free of charge and details will be provided to registrants.
• Please only bring essential items as storage space is limited.
• A Volunteer Participation Release is required and will be sent to registrants.

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

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Georgetown Club of Tampa
Tampa Heights Community Garden

Saturday, April 29 | 8:30–11:30 a.m. EDT
Metropolitan Ministries
120 E Ross Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602

The Club of Tampa is partnering with Metropolitan Ministries. Participants will assist the garden leaders with a variety of outdoor tasks including: weeding, watering, fertilizing, potting, harvesting, and more! This event is outside and may require some light lifting/manual labor.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing suitable for working outdoors, as well as closed-toed shoes. It is encouraged for participants to leave purses and electronics at home or out of sight in your trunk or another secure location while volunteering.
• When you arrive: Before heading to the Tampa Heights Community Garden, please report to the Volunteer Engagement Center located at 120 E Ross Ave. near the center of the building with the green awning. Here you will check-in with a Metropolitan Ministries staff member, grab a name tag, and either walk or drive over to the garden.

Advance registration required by Saturday, April 22. For more information, contact the Club of Tampa Bay, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Club of Metro Atlanta
Community Gardening and Sustainability

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m. EDT
Camp Truitt Senior Center
4300 Herschel Rd.
College Park, GA 30337

Join the Club of Atlanta as they partner with South Fulton Master Gardeners for a morning of volunteering at their garden known as The GROWL. The garden is located at Camp Truitt and the club will work alongside the Master Gardeners and learn more about what they’re doing to educate communities and individuals about horticulture and sustainability practices.

• Children are welcome to attend.
• What to bring: Bringing a hat and water bottle is encouraged.

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

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Georgetown Club of Hawaii
Beach Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 8:30-10 a.m. HST
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

Join the Club of Hawaii for a beach cleanup for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa!

• The Club will provide trash bags and gloves.
• Feel free to bring your family and stay for some beach time after the cleanup!
• When you arrive: Meet near the comfort station directly adjacent to the large parking lot at Magic Island.

For more information, email Tessa Munekiyo Ng, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Chicago
Volunteering, Coaching, and Mentoring with In The Paint Basketball

Saturday, April 29 |10 a.m.–noon CDT
Evergreen Park HS Sports Complex
2700 W 91st St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Join the Club of Chicago as they partner with In The Paint Basketball Club and Coach Mike Robinson. The Chicago Hoyas will be participating in their practice, providing lunch, and discussing their experience at Georgetown and skills they use in their daily lives. Coach Mike’s program focuses on teaching local kids (ages 5 to 14) the fundamentals of sports, building confidence, and the importance of higher education.

• What to wear: Sports attire and sneakers to join in on the practice or help out from the sidelines.
• Email the Club of Chicago if you can provide car-sharing or if you need a ride.
• The Club is also looking for sponsors to provide lunch.

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

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Georgetown Club of Kansas City
Item Prep at the Hope Distribution Center

Saturday, April 29 | 1–3 p.m. CDT
Hope Distribution Center
1708 Steele Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106

Join the Club of Kansas City as they partner with Catholic Charities for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Hope Distribution Center acts as the central location for various food pantries that Catholic Charities supports throughout the region. We will be sorting and preparing the food donations to be sent out. No cooking or serving is involved, only canned goods/nonperishables.

• Space is limited to 18 participants, so please register early!
• What to wear: Jeans, t-shirts, and closed-toed shoes
• We encourage participants to bring water.

For more information, contact ​​Lesley Schorgl, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Baltimore
Jones Falls Trail & River Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 1–3 p.m. EDT
Rockrose City Farm
3713 Clipper Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21211

The Club of Baltimore will be cleaning up along a walking/bike trail as well as along the Jones Falls and a tributary stream. There will be options as far as working in Rockrose Park and community garden, along the paved trail, on unpaved trails, and by the water.

• What to bring: A water bottle, sturdy walking shoes or boots, and gloves if you have them.
• If you plan to work by the stream/river (not required—we have dry options), waterproof boots are recommended.
• Join the club at Pariah Brewing Company, 1700 Union Ave., Ste. D, after the project’s completion.

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

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Georgetown Club of Boston
Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon EDT
500 East First St.
South Boston, MA 02127

Join the Club of Boston for South Boston’s Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup Event. The club will be partnering with Friends of the Boston Harborwalk. The fun starts at the I & East First Street/Eversource Park/Harborwalk and cleanup typically spans across all of our north of Broadway blocks, Third, Second and First streets, between Summer and E streets.

• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. We encourage you to bring a water bottle. All supplies (gloves, trash bags, tools, etc.) will be provided.
• When you arrive: Volunteers should check in at registration/park entrance. They will receive a cleanup area assignment.
• Participants should gather back at the entrance at 11:45 a.m. for group photos and a pizza party.

For more information, contact guclubboston@georgetown.edu, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Detroit
Meals for Cass Community Services

Saturday, April 29 | 1–4 p.m. EDT
Cass Community Social Services
11745 Rosa Parks Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206

Join the Club of Detroit as they partner with Cass Community Social Services for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! We will be working together to provide meals to those in need in the Metro Detroit area. Cass Community Social Services prepares and serves approximately 700,000 meals per year.

• Join us in the kitchen and bring your family and friends!
• Volunteers must be 12 years old or older.
• What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and no tank tops.

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 Central New York
We Rise Above the Streets

Saturday, April 29 | 10–noon EDT
Lincoln Middle School
1613 James St.
Syracuse, NY 13203

The Club of Central New York is partnering with Lincoln Middle School. Volunteers will be making sandwiches and passing them out to the community.

• This event is family friendly.

For more information, contact John O’Connor, or check out the club’s webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Metro New York
Community Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 8:30 a.m.–noon EDT
St. Ignatius School
740 Manida St.
Bronx, NY 10474

Join the Club of Metro New York as they partner with the St. Ignatius School for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be split into two groups to help with gardening the school’s community garden, and cleaning the neighborhood.

• Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and any other items they may need, as the event is outdoors.
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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

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Georgetown Club of Charlotte
Hoyas Running to Give Baxa

Saturday, April 29 | 6-11 a.m. EDT
McAlpine Creek Park
8711 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28212

Join the Club of Charlotte as they partner with Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be helping CYC with their 5k College Signing Day. Georgetown will be the only university partnering with CYC for this event. Participants will help with check in, be course monitors, pass out post-race snacks, and assist in post-event breakdown.

• The project runs from 6-11 a.m., but volunteers do not need to be present the entire time.
• Running or walking the 5k is optional. There will be a $5 discount per entrant as long as five Hoyas participate.

For more information, email Ryan Blumel, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of the Research Triangle
Tools 4 Schools Supply Packaging

Saturday, April 29 | 9-10 a.m. EDT
The Home of Bridget Robertson
Address will be provided after registration
Apex, NC 27502

Join the Club of the Research Triangle as they volunteer with Tools 4 Schools for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will help teachers stock their classrooms with supplies, by packing supply bags for the Wake County Tools4Schools store. All ages welcome!

• Space is limited to 10 participants, so please register early!

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
Dress for Success Cincinnati

Saturday, April 29 | 9–11 a.m. EDT
Dress for Success Cincinnati
4623 Wesley Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45212

Join us at Dress for Success Cincinnati, where Georgetown alumna Lisa Nolan is the executive director. We’ll learn about their important work to empower women in Cincinnati to achieve economic independence while we sort donated clothing.

• When you arrive: Please go to the double doors at the back of the building (you will see the Dress for Success red & white branded panel truck) and knock on the doors to be let in.
• What to wear: Please dress in layers and wear nonskid closed-toed shoes.
• ​​Join the club for lunch at a nearby restaurant (TBD) 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 Cleveland
Sisters Haven Cleanup Project

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. EDT
Sisters Haven House
1986 W. 99th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102

Join the Club of Cleveland as they help Sisters Haven set up and reorganize their space. There may be some painting involved. Volunteers should be ready to clean, organize, paint and use their hands.

• Where to park: There is a small parking lot across Madison nearby.
• What to wear: Dress for the weather, as most of the work will take place outdoors or in a garage.
• Pizza will be provided for lunch.

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

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Georgetown Club of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Homeless Breakfast Preparation & Blanket Collection

Saturday, April 29 | 6:30-8 a.m. CDT
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 be helping sister Barbara Joseph (Sister BJ) with her mission to serve the homeless. We will help prepare a hot breakfast. Sister’s clothing/shelter area is in need of blankets. If you have a blanket to bring she would prefer twin size blankets.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• 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
Dinner Service at The Bethlehem Inn

Saturday, April 29 | 3–7 p.m. PDT
The Bethlehem Inn
3705 N Hwy. 97
Bend, OR 97701

The Club of Oregon will be partnering with the Bethlehem Inn. Bethlehem Inn is a community-supported, high-barrier emergency shelter that provides a warm, safe place to sleep, nourishing meals, and case management services for adults and children experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon. Volunteers will prep and serve dinner to the residents of the homeless shelter—approximately 100 individuals, including families

• Volunteers can participate in a partial or full shift.
• Join the group for happy hour at Currents at the Riverhouse after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Kathy Baczko, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Philadelphia
Day of Service at the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.–noon EDT
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, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive—at home, at school, at play. Tasks range from sorting clothing and book donations, to stuffing backpacks for the thousands of school-age children C2C serves, to making cards that go into the backpacks.

• Age requirement: Ages 10 and older.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. The project will take place in a warehouse and can be cold, so we encourage you to bring a sweater.
• The group will gather at Wissahickon Brewery after completion of the service activities. This family-friendly brewery offers a variety of beverages, a food truck, and allows food delivery for lunch!

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 Pittsburgh
Landscaping & Planting

Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.–noon EDT
Elizabeth Seton Center
1900 Pioneer Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15226

The Club of Pittsburgh is partnering with Elizabeth Seton Center for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa. Volunteers will be helping with landscaping and planting. Tasks will include weeding and digging in the dirt to plant flowers and small bushes.

• What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and extra gardening gloves/tools, if possible, to supplement the club’s supplies.
• The group will gather for an optional on-site lunch after the project’s completion.

For more information, email Jamie Hudzik, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Hilton Head Hoyas
Planting Trees in the Field of Opportunities

Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m. EDT
The Field of Opportunities
11 New Orleans Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Join Hilton Head Hoyas as they celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees on the Field of Opportunities, a place for “reflection and making new friends.”

• Volunteers are encouraged to bring a hat and water bottle.

For more information, Natalie Hohn Gigante.

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Georgetown Club of Austin
Refugee Food Distribution

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CDT
North Austin Muslim Community Center
11900 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753

Join the Club of Austin as they partner with North Austin Muslim Community Center, North Austin Muslim Community, and Central Texas Food Bank. The club will be sorting and packaging meals for refugees who live in and around the Austin area. Activity is fairly rigorous, but family friendly. Everyone can find a job to do!

• Join the group for lunch after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Lauren McGaughy, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Dallas Ft. Worth
Pocket Prairie Restoration Movement

Saturday, April 29 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 CDT

The Club of Dallas Ft. Worth is partnering with Warren Ferris Historical Cemetery. Come and learn about the very popular Pocket Prairie restoration movement taking place all over the DFW area by joining the club at the Warren Ferris Historical Cemetery in East Dallas, a few blocks from the Dallas Arboretum. Work has been ongoing by volunteers to convert a neglected property into a beautiful wildlife sanctuary and Monarch Way Station. The group has invited volunteers to spend the morning helping to remove invasive plant species to allow the native plants to thrive and flourish. To help lead the project they have brought in an expert, Carol Clark, to educate participants on the importance of prairie restoration using native plants and teaching volunteers how to identify the plants to remove. Carol is a botany enthusiast, a Texas Master Naturalist, a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas, and a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm, a wildlife preserve and custom seed business in Cooke County. Uphold the Georgetown spirit by pitching in on this worthwhile service project. We want to see you in action!

• What to bring: Water bottle, garden gloves, and a hand trowel (if you have them).
• Healthy snacks, coffee, juice, and lunch will be provided.
• After lunch, treat yourself to a walk on one of the various trails at White Rock Lake, rent a kayak, or explore the Dallas Arboretum (Artscape weekend!)

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
Buffalo Bayou Cleanup

Saturday, April 29 | 8:30– 11:30 a.m. CDT
Buffalo Bayou Park
1800 Allen Pkwy & Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77019

Join the Club of Houston as they partner with Buffalo Bayou Partnership for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The club will be helping to clean up Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s most significant natural resource. The group will perform a variety of tasks such as weeding, removing invasive plants/vines, spreading mulch, and cleaning the trail.

• Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
• Detailed instructions on location will be provided upon completion of online waivers (48 hours before the date).

For more information contact Leana Garipova, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Site Beautification

Saturday, April 29 | Noon–2 p.m. PDT
Rainier Valley Food Bank
9021 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118

Join the Club of Seattle as they partner with Rainier Valley Food Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be helping with weeding the landscaping.

• Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Volunteers must be 6 years and older.
• What to bring: The organization will supply gloves and some tools, but volunteers are encouraged to bring small hand tools along with kneeling pads or cushions to sit on while working. Please be sure to label any personal items.
• Parking: On-site parking will be limited so please encourage the use of public transit and carpooling.

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

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Georgetown Club of Seattle
Playground Spruce-Up

Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.– noon PDT
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Join the Club of Seattle as they partner with the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help clean and replenish the sandbox, sand/paint railings, clear overgrown invasive ivy/foliage, clean flower planters, move bricks to the garden area, and sweep.

• Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
• Age requirement: Children 13 and younger must be chaperoned by an adult.
• What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and work clothes
• What to bring: The organization will provide gloves and some tools. Volunteers are encouraged to bring garden clippers, trowel, shovel, rake, and trash bags.
• After registering, participants will need to sign the Volunteer Agreement.
• Parking: The lot adjacent to the museum is a public pay lot on the weekend. The museum can provide a few parking passes, but can make no guarantee of the number of spots that will be available that day. There is metered street parking available too.

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT

Georgetown Club of Panama
Collection for the Children of Burunga

Saturday, April 29 | TBD
Pro Niñez at Edificio Golf Plaza
Edificio Calle 74 Golf Plaza, Panama

Join the Club of Panama as they partner with Asociación Pro Niñez Panameña. The club will be collecting new and used teaching material for children of the San Pedro Nolasco School in Burunga from April 12 to April 29. Donations can be dropped off at Pro Niñez at Edificio Golf Plaza, segundo piso, oficina #16. Calle 74 San Francisco, Panamá. Please review the list of items needed for the donation. Items can be purchased or used. Please make sure to specify that the donation is for San Pedro Nolasco School.

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT

Georgetown Club of Peru
Helping Those Affected by El Niño

Saturday, April 29 | 7 a.m.–noon
Joaquín Ormeño’s House
Calle Trece 160
Rinconada Baja
Lima, 15026

The Georgetown Club of Peru will be partnering with Cendeit for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, to support Cendeit in helping people in the areas of Huachipa, Manchay, or Chaclayo. We will bring together our food donations (rice, sugar, oil, tuna, pasta, and water) and take them to a location where people have been affected by the recent landslides outside of Lima.

• Please note—the meetup location is subject to change. The specific location will be decided a week before the date. More information can be found on Cendeit’s webpage.

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT

Georgetown Club of United Kingdom
Hackney Parks Clean-up

Saturday, April 29 | 4–6 p.m.
Hackney Marshes Centre
Homerton Rd.
London United Kingdom E95PF

The Georgetown Club of the United Kingdom is partnering with Hackney City Council for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa.

• The group will meet at the Hackney Marshes Centre and split up into smaller groups to collect litter.
• What to wear: Closed-toe shoes
• What to bring: We encourage you to bring a hat, coat, rain jacket, and a bottle of water.
• Join the group at a nearby pub after the project’s completion.

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT