Emory Cares

Emory Cares is year‑round volunteer movement that strengthens communities worldwide. Alumni, students, families, faculty, and friends give back through hands-on projects and flexible at-home/online options, bringing to life the university’s mission to serve humanity. Whether you pack meals, clean parks, tutor online, or support neighbors in need, you’ll join a network of Eagles serving togetherlocally and globally.

Lead the way through Emory Cares

Have an idea? Let’s make it happen! Emory Cares Project Leads receive an Emory-Cares-in-a-Box kit (t-shirts, swag, and day-of event supplies), a custom registration page with Emory Cares branding, and promotion and volunteer recruitment support from the Emory Alumni Association.

Lead a Project

Emory Cares Everywhere

Find an Emory Cares project in your area! Projects are held year-round by Emory communities across the globe. Don’t see a project in your area? Reach out to emorycares@emory.edu to submit a project idea or learn more about upcoming service in your area.

November Projects

Emory Cares Charlotte: Beds for Kids

November 1, 2025 | 9 AM – 12 PM ET | Charlotte, NC

Emory Cares NYC: TCS New York City Marathon

November 2, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 5:50 PM ET | New York, NY

Emory Cares ATL: Children Read Atlanta

November 7, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM ET | Atlanta, GA

Emory Cares DC: Capital Area Food Bank Community Market

November 8, 2025 | 7:30 – 10:30 AM ET | Reston, VA

Emory Cares Oxford: Supporting Children in Newton County Foster Care

November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM ET | Oxford, GA

Emory Cares DC: Scouting for Food Drive with Arlington Food Assistance Center

November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM ET | Arlington, VA

Emory Cares Chicago: Chi-Town Cleanup

November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM CT | Chicago, IL

Emory Cares Portland: Oregon Food Bank

November 8, 2025 | 9 – 11:30 AM PT | Portland, OR

Emory Cares Seattle: Cupcake Baking for Teen Feed

November 9, 2025 | 2 – 5 PM PT | Seattle, WA

Emory Cares Houston: Houston Food Bank

November 9, 2025 | 9 – 12 PM CT | Houston, TX

Emory Cares ATL: Animal Wellness at Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

November 15, 2025 | 2 – 4 PM ET | Gainesville, GA

Emory Cares NYC: New York Common Pantry

November 15, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM ET | New York, NY

Emory Cares Miami: Thanksgiving Drive with Lotus House

November 15, 2025 | 8 AM - 12 PM ET | Miami, FL

Emory Cares South Korea: Coal Briquettes

November 15, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM | South Korea

Emory Cares CEBA ATL: Piney Grove Cemetery

November 22, 2025 | 9 – 11:30 AM ET | Atlanta, GA

December Projects

Emory Cares ATL: Piney Grove Cemetery

December 6, 2025 | 9 – 11:30 AM ET | Atlanta, GA

Emory Cares CT: Greenwich Green and Clean

December 6, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM ET | Greenwich, CT

Emory Cares ATL Alumnae: Friends of Refugees

December 13, 2025 | 12 - 3 PM ET | Stone Mountain, GA

Emory Cares Signature Moments of Service

Giving to your community is a year-round pursuit – so why shouldn’t Emory Cares be one? We are expanding the scope of Emory Cares beyond the traditional day of service to encourage volunteerism throughout the year. Projects happen all year – with signature moments of service to help our community rally.

  • November: Emory Cares Month of Service
  • January: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (Around the week of January 19, 2026)
  • April: National Volunteer Month

If you’re interested in organizing a project, email us at emorycares@emory.edu.

Giving

Emory Cares is about giving back to your community, one of which is donating to a campus organization. Explore other ways to support students.