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? Build or refurbish playgrounds
? Plant or maintain gardens
? Landscape, cleanup, rake and maintain yards at our facilities
? Paint interior or exterior facilities
? Collect and sort food for our programs or purchase food to prepare and serve to residents in shelter (see Food Assistant description for more information)
? Plan and sponsor a special event to raise funds
? Adopt a room in one of our facilities and refurbish it
? Collect books and establish and maintain a library in one of our facilities. Books needed for children, adults, young adults and teens.
? Organize your church, business, community or family group to sponsor and conduct a toy drive for our children and programs.
? Develop a wish list for our programs and solicit those items through your various contacts.
? Teach life, financial management, career preparation, health and wellness skills to our clients (of all ages).
? Purchase decorations and decorate facilities for holidays and seasons to help our clients feel more at home.
? Help recruit other groups and volunteers to participate in group projects.
? Organize and solicit financial contributions through your employer, church, and other groups.

For more information contact:
Farrah Ferriell
Community Engagement Program Manager
Volunteers of America of Kentucky, Inc.
933 Goss Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
502-636-4639
farrahf@voaky.org