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.
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.


