Berkeley KidsCare!

Thank you to those who helped put together hygiene kits for the homeless on Nov. 17, 2018!

When: November 17, 2018 from 2 pm – 4 pm Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley Questions: kellieapplen@gmail.com If you are able, please bring items from the list below according to last name. Consider asking your local dentist for toothbrushes or toothpaste donations, or your local beauty supply store or hair/skin salon…

Thank you to those who performed yard work and other tasks at the Oakland Elizabeth House On Oct. 20!

We will be performing yard work and other tasks for the Oakland Elizabeth House, a residence for women and children transitioning out of homelessness. Necessary tools will be provided, but please also feel free to bring your own. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring your hardworking spirit. Optional: Bring a plant or some seedlings for the house garden….

Thank you to those who rooted for young players in the Challenger Division of the Albany Little League on June 10 2018.

Help us cheer on players in the Challenger Division of the Albany Little League–a program for mentally and physically challenged youth. The game starts at 3 p.m. but we plan to arrive at 2:30 p.m. to decorate the diamond and provide snacks and drinks to the players and crowd. If you can bring snacks (no nuts please!), signs, or items to decorate…

Thank you to those who assembled care packages and visit with residents from Berkeley Pines Care Center on April 21!

PLEASE NOTE: The second part of this activity is limited to 18 volunteers. PLEASE RSVP to amylberlin@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Please join Kids Care! for our next community service activity on April 21. We will meet at Epworth United Methodist Church, at 1953 Hopkins Street, at 2 p.m. to assemble care packages to distribute at Berkeley Pines…

Thank you to those helped withYard work at the Oakland Elizabeth House on March 17 !

We will be doing yard work and other tasks for the Oakland Elizabeth House, a residence for women and children transitioning out of homelessness. Necessary tools will be provided. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring your hardworking spirit. Optional: Bring a plant or some seedlings for the house garden. WHERE: Oakland Elizabeth House, 6423 Colby St, Oakland, CA 94618…

Thank you to those who volunteered at the assisted living facility on February 24, 2018

Where: Kyakameena Care Center, 2131 Carleton St, Berkeley When: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2018 Bring the whole family to assemble care packages for elderly residents of a local skilled nursing facility. After completing the packages, we will hand deliver them and visit with the residents. Young musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring…

Thank you to those who helped make blankets for hospice patients and wrote letters to protect human rights on Jan. 27, 2018!

Thank you letter to KidsCare Bring the whole family to join Kids Care! for our next activity on Sat., Jan. 27. We will be making blankets and care packages for hospice patients, and writing letters as part of the Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign. Where: Epworth United Methodist Church at 1953 Hopkins Street (Youth Room) When: 11 a.m….

Thank you to all those who participated in the International Shoreline Cleanup on September 16, 2017!

Join us for our first activity of the year on Saturday September 16 from 9-12pm (stay as long as you can). We will be participating in the International Shoreline Cleanup at the Berkeley Marina. Come learn about local marine life and be part of an international effort to save our oceans. Because of the physical…

Thank you to all who helped out at the Oakland Elizabeth House on Oct. 21, 2017

Thanks to all who helped at the Oakland Elizabeth House on March 18, 2017!

Please note: There is a limit of 30 volunteers for this activity. Please RSVP to kellieapplen@gmail.com. We will be doing yard work and other tasks for the Oakland Elizabeth House, a residence for women and children transitioning out of homelessness. Necessary tools will be provided. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring your hardworking spirit. Optional: Bring a…

East Bay Regional Parks Earth Day activity on April 22, 2017

Come celebrate Earth Day in your Regional Parks! Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and help create a healthy habitat.Bring gloves and a refillable water bottle. Snacks, water and tools provided. When: 10:30 a.m. – 12 Where: Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Meeting Location: Giant Cluster picnic site. To Reach The Park: From I-80 in Richmond,…