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[1] JOIN US! Joining our community is easy; simple, in fact. Tell us a bit about the issues that matter to you, your email address, and how much (if any) email you'd like to receive from us. Based on your preferences, we'll alert you weekly, twice a month or every once-in-a-while about events in your area. Get Started Now >> Or click here to view all our volunteer opportunities.

[2] CONTRIBUTE ONLINE ~ Your dollars help us operate efficiently! Get Started Now >>

[3] JOIN A GROUP ~ Choose one of our many community and issue specific groups and attend a meeting or upcoming event near you! View all groups >> Or, take a minute to sign up for one or more groups right now.

[4] JOIN OUR DISCUSSION ~ Make your voice heard; once you create an account and confirm your email address, you can share your thoughts right here on our blog. View our blog >>

[5] HELP ONLINE ~ Avid blogger or just browsing from home or work? Participate by first signing up here.

[6] VIEW A VIDEO OR MULTIMEDIA FILE ~ Watch the action and get to the bottom of our issues and events!
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[7] PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS ~ It's never too early to begin talking about our organization with your neighbors, co-workers, and family; personal introductions from a friend are often the most effective. Just chose a sign, document, brochure, or other printable piece to download, print, and share.
- ALL AVAILABLE PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS 2006 Annual Report.pdf 2008 Walk for Hunger Participant Fundraising Incentive Levels.doc 2008 Walk for Hunger Registration and donation form.pdf 2008 Walk for Hunger Team Captain Packet.doc 2008 Winter Newsletter.pdf default.asp How to Conduct a Hunger Network Food Drive.doc Hunger Network Fact Sheet.doc Hunger Network History & Mission.doc

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ~ Sign up to help with one of these activities.

1. Get Involved with Special Events   Volunteers are needed at the Walk for Hunger every year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, Fast for Hunger and Volunteer Recognition Gala events every October, and the Best Party of the Year every December.
2. Help with Food and Fund Drives   Need a project for your school, business, religious, or civic group? How about conducting a food drive or fund drive to benefit the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland? Click here for a how-to packet, including the list of foods most critical to our clients nutritional needs. Click here to sign up for a food or fund drive online, or for more information call 216.619.8155, ext. 18.
3. Use Your Professional Skills   Volunteers who are skilled professionals can serve a vital function at the Hunger Network. Are you a social worker, lawyer, broker? Do you have experience in marketing, planning, special events? Do you work with a network or a professional association that can support our work? Are you a manager, nurse, or tradesman? If you have the skill that works for you in your life it can most likely be employed in a volunteer capacity at the Hunger Network.
4. Volunteer at Hunger Centers   The Hunger Network hunger centers operate mostly during the day during the week. The volunteers who operate hunger centers are mostly retired and are specially trained and must make a long-term regular commitment to a hunger center. Hot meal programs operate in the early evening the last several days of the month and rely on groups to assist the program volunteers to donate bread products, desserts, and to serve and clean-up. All programs welcome work groups to assist in activities; other centers need to be painted, or have areas that need repairs.