Russell Home for Atypical Children

Wednesday, July 9th

Time: 10am - 1pm

Address: 510 Holden Ave, Orlando, FL 32839

Website: https://russellhome.org/

ABOUT

The Russell Home for Atypical Children in Orlando has been in continuous operation for over 60 years without any government support. The Home is the only private, non-profit facility of its kind for severely disabled children in Central Florida. The Russell Home provides around the clock specialized care, with love and a home-like atmosphere. The love that is in this home, expressed through the eyes, sounds, and smiles from the children will make you count your blessings for the simple things in life.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Volunteers will assist with various essential tasks to support the daily operations of The Russell Home for Atypical Children. Responsibilities include organizing the pantry, cutting and preparing vegetables, helping with general food preparation, and washing the facility’s vans. These efforts directly support the staff and residents by ensuring meals are ready and transportation is clean and safe. This project is kid friendly and can accommodate between 1 and 20 volunteers.

House of Hope

Monday, July 14th

Time: 10am - 2pm

Address: 2020 36th St, Orlando, FL 32839

Website: https://houseofhopeorlando.org/

ABOUT

After teaching 25 years in the public school system and at a state-operated detention center, Founder and President, Sara Trollinger, started House of Hope, a residential program, in 1985 as a safe haven for hurting teens. Having witnessed firsthand the revolving doors for teenagers in the social service system, where they would come and go, repeating negative behaviors time and again, she saw the need for these troubled teens to understand the life-changing principles based on God’s Word. As a non-denominational, not-for-profit, Christ-centered residential program, House of Hope offers hurting teens, ages 13-17, a place to find hope and healing in a loving, supportive environment and be reconciled to their families.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Volunteers will assist with groundskeeping and general cleaning to help maintain a clean, welcoming environment at House of Hope. Tasks may include landscaping, picking up debris, sweeping, and other outdoor upkeep activities. All necessary supplies will be provided by House of Hope. This project can accommodate between 1 and 20 volunteers.

The WASH Foundation (Clean the World)

Saturday, July 19th

Time: 9am - 12pm

Address: 2544 E Landstreet Rd #600, Orlando, FL 32824

Project Lead: Lori Burroughs

Website: https://thewashfoundation.org/

ABOUT

Clean the World’s Global Recycling Program helps hotels divert discarded soap and plastic from landfills, turning them into new bars for communities in need. This reduces pollution, conserves water, and lowers the carbon footprint—while supporting global NGOs like The WASH Foundation to improve lives around the world. We imagine a future where every single person has access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Volunteers will assist with sorting and boxing soap at Clean the World’s Orlando facility. While tasks may vary from day to day, the most common activity involves sorting incoming products from hospitality partners and preparing them for reprocessing. Volunteers will perform quality checks and help ensure items are ready for distribution to communities in need. It’s hands-on work that’s made fun and impactful! Closed-toe shoes are required. This project can accommodate 1 to 20 volunteers and is kid-friendly for ages 8 and up. All volunteers must sign a waiver prior to arrival.

United Against Poverty

Saturday, July 26th

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Address: 150 West Michigan St. , Orlando 32806

Project Lead: Christina Flores

Website: https://uporlando.org/

ABOUT

United Against Poverty was incorporated in 2003 with the vision of helping communities where every family and individual has access to basic needs, nutritional food, crisis care, education, and employment training, and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve a future filled with hope and possibilities. Their purpose is to empower families and individuals to lift themselves to sustainable economic self-sufficiency.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Volunteers will support United Against Poverty by assisting with a variety of tasks, including sorting merchandise, cleaning, and pricing items in the marketplace. These activities help ensure the organization’s programs and services run smoothly and efficiently for the families they serve. This project is suitable for groups of 1 to 25 volunteers and is kid-friendly for children ages 7 and up. All volunteers must sign a waiver before arrival.