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5 Amazing Volunteer Organizations In Cumming

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Giving back is rewarding and helps build stronger, more connected communities.
Giving back is rewarding and helps build stronger, more connected communities. (Shutterstock)

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back and get involved in your community. Fortunately for folks in the Cumming area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that would love to have your help.

Here are five outstanding volunteer organizations in the Cumming area.

1. Forsyth County Humane Society: This organization is dedicated to the welfare of animals in Forsyth County. They engage in activities such as animal rescue, rehabilitation and finding forever homes for pets. You must be 18 years or older to walk the dogs, but teenagers as young as 16 years old can socialize with the dogs and cats. Learn more at http://www.forsythpets.org/.

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2. Meals by Grace: Meals by Grace is a community-based organization that often provides food assistance and support to families in need. This organization not only runs a food pantry, but also provides home deliveries of food on Sundays to Forsyth County families and on Thursdays to Dawson County families. Learn more at https://mealsbygrace.org/.

3. United Way of Forsyth County: United Way is a global organization that works on various community issues. In Forsyth County, you can volunteer to help in many areas such as education, financial stability and health through collaborative efforts with local agencies. Learn more at https://unitedwayforsyth.com/.

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4. The Place of Forsyth County: The Place offers assistance to local families in need and you can volunteer by distributing food, working at the thrift store, tutoring those in need and even performing home repairs for the elderly and families in need. Volunteers may also assist with furniture pickup and delivery, administrative work and events. Learn more at https://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/.

5. Keep Forsyth County Beautiful: This organization is focused on environmental stewardship, promoting recycling and organizing clean-up initiatives in Forsyth County. Volunteers may participate in community clean-up events, recycling programs and educational campaigns. Learn more at https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Cumming that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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