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.
January Projects
Emory Cares DC: MLK Day of Service: Volunteer Distribution with ReDelicious Co-op
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 2:50 - 5 PM | Washington, DC
Emory Cares ATL: Mount and Mend at Zaban Paradies Center
Monday, January 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Atlanta, 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.
