We’d love for you to join the fun. Here are ways you can help, but we’re always open to ideas.
There are lots of ways to support our work. View the list below, check out our upcoming events, or just click here to jump in and volunteer!
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Our events and services are 100% free for the community. Your generous donations are essential to our success and make it possible for us to provide resources and services to the communities that need it the most. We invite you to join the fun and donate today. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations and contributions are tax-deductible. Here are some ways your donation creates impact:
$25 - supports the sustainability of our educational farm
$50 - provides dinner for our youth group sessions
$100 - keeps our food pantry mobile and accessible for the week
$250 - helps provide cameras for our youth photography classes
$500 - covers cost to serve 20 food insecurity families for a month
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1 out of 3 young people will grow up without a mentor. We don't like those numbers so we invite you to work with our young people in group sessions as well as one on one relationships. Becoming a mentor means you are providing stability, support, and a positive role model in a young person's life. Help build better communities by helping to change young lives. You will find that your life is changed as well. Sign up to mentor!
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It's simple. We wouldn't exist without our volunteers. Without people like you giving their time and talents we couldn't do all the amazing work we've done. Whether helping to deliver food with our mobile food pantry, helping young people improve their academic skills, or helping with the administrative side, our volunteers are the engines that keep us going. Superheroes don't change the world. YOU do! We can’t wait for you to volunteer with us.
Volunteer RolesLiteracy and Homework Support
Every Thursday, 5:30pm – 7pm, from February to May
Every other Tuesday, 5pm – 7pm, from February to MayThis role supports young people, ages 11-18, improve their literacy skills as well as complete homework assignments and projects for school.
Food Pantry Support
4th Saturdays, 10:30am – 2pm, from February to DecemberThis role supports our mobile food pantry deliver fresh produce, shelf stable food and other items to families in Hunting Park. The day consist of checking inventory, organizing new items, creating grocery bags, and interacting with families.
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We accept in-kind (non-monetary) donations all year. From toiletries and wound care items for those experiencing homelessness to art supplies for our youth to goodies for our mobile food pantry and more. Support one of our many events and programs by donating much needed supplies. Click here to view a list of items that we currently need or if you’d like to learn more about how to make an in kind donation please contact us.
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We understand everyone doesn't have the time to volunteer but can you click a button in support of us? We are on several social media platforms and would love if you could like, follow, and share so that others can see what we're doing. It’s super easy to find us. Just type Ordinarie Heroes on Facebook or Instagram.