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DO GOOD Week: Home Edition, powered by Duke Energy, is here and each day we are bringing you 5 easy ways to DO GOOD to impact an urgent need in our community. In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, our nonprofit community needs your support now more than ever. Stay tuned as we will be adding 5 new ways daily that you can #SHAREfromHome and assist Charlotte's most vulnerable neighbors through these unprecedented times.


Saturday, April 24th: Senior Citizens


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Create a piece of art for Southminster's virtual "GRAND" art gallery

Send greeting cards to seniors served by Green Box Solutions

Join the Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day Volunteer Committee

Make wellness check-up calls for Arthritis Foundation

Write thank you letters to brighten the day of veterans served by Purple Heart Homes

Friday, April 23rd: Health and Wellness



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Sew DIY face masks for Charlotte Family Housing

Be a volunteer nurse for the Charlotte Community Health Clinic

Make follow up phone calls and research resources for the clients of Care Ring

Purchase items online from Hospitality House of Charlotte's Amazon wish list

Conduct general wellness checks for those served by Veterans Bridge Home

Thursday, April 22nd: Shelter and Housing


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Be a Virtual Life Skills Presenter for the program participants of RunningWorks

Write notes of encouragement for those The Salvation Army serves at their Center of Hope shelter

Assemble and Deliver bagged lunches to the Men's Shelter and Urban Ministry

Decorate pillow cases to gift to the residents of Hope Haven

Lend your Event Planning and Administrative Skills to the Harvest Center

Wednesday, April 22nd: Earth Day!


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Sign Sustain Charlotte's petition to make CLT streets safer for biking and walking

Shop Catawba Lands Amazon wish list for much needed items

Play Tree ID with TreesCharlotte

Become a Handy Woodworker for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation

Complete Enrichment Projects for the Carolina Raptor Center

Tuesday, April 21st: Childcare


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Be a virtual storyteller for Lakewood Preschool

Make DIY face masks for Alexander Youth Network

Shop for items needed by A Child's Place off their Amazon wish list

Be a Spanish Translator for Charlotte Bilingual Preschool

Be a virtual buddy to residents at Elon Homes' Foster Care Village

Monday, April 20th: Education (K-12)


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Sign up as a virtual tutor for Raise a Child of the Carolinas

Provide Learning Help Centers with social media assistance

Be a virtual writing coach for Carolina Youth Coalition

Create flashcards for Classroom Central

Volunteer as a virtual tutor for Caterpillar Ministries

Sunday, April 19th: Access to Food


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Be a Virtual Food coordinator for Foundation for Girls

Provide a meal for clients of The Relatives via a food delivery app

Purchase items for Loaves and Fishes from their Amazon wish list

Lend your marketing skills to Angels and Sparrows

Write letters of encouragement to the people receiving meals from Friendship Trays