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Allen Community Outreach (ACO) Care & Share Closet is out of stock on the following items: paper towels, toilet tissue, kitchen trash bags, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, all purpose cleaners, shampoo, razors, and deodorant (men & women). There will be someone to accept donations at the ACO office Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (Closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.). ACO is located at 801 E. Main St. in Allen. For more information on how ACO transforms lives, call 972.727.9131 or visit acocares.org.

American Cancer Society–Road to Recovery needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to their treatments and doctor appointments. Volunteers who have a car and can spare a few weekday hours between 9 a.m.–5 p.m. are needed. A coordinator will work around the volunteer's schedule. Many patients have no alternative ways of getting to their treatments. Call Debby Moen at 972.712.5711.

Assistance League of Greater Collin County is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that provides clothes and assistance to 1,500 children in Collin County, improves literacy and study habits among youth, and supports families and grieving parents in local hospitals. Call 972.769.2299 or visit assistanceleague-gcc.org.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County offers tutoring; sports, health and fitness programs; art programs; and a hot meal to boys and girls in the community. Hours are from 4–7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The minimum age for volunteers is 15 years old. Visit bgccc.org.

CASA of Collin County, Inc. offers a training program for adults interested in becoming
“a child’s voice in court.” Flexible scheduling meets the needs of employed and daytime volunteers. Call CASA at 972.529.2272.

City House has volunteer opportunities including office work, home maintenance, yard work, meal preparation, and holiday-related needs. Contact Lisa Rodgers at 972.424.4626 or lrodgers@cityhouse.org.

City of Plano is looking for volunteers who want to learn about the city while helping in a variety of offices. Volunteer shifts are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for those with the following skills: scanning, filing, data entry, GIS, and technical expertise. Call 972.941.7114.

Clothe-a-Child Frisoc/Little Elm assists families of economically disadvantaged situations shop for new clothes. Visit clotheachildfrisco.com.

Collin County Adult Literacy Council (CCALC) has volunteer opportunities for tutors, board members, tech support, events/marketing, grant writers, and child-care providers. For more information on volunteer opportunities, call 972.633.9603 or e-mail rosa.crocker@yahoo.com.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County has volunteer opportunities available to assist children and their families who have been impacted by abuse and neglect. For more information, visit caccollincounty.org or contact Vickie Stilley at 972.633.6614 or vstilley@caccollincounty.org.

Collin County Humane Society is looking for volunteers. Every foster home is critical to the organization’s operation. There’s nothing to lose and lots of puppy love to gain! To enquire about becoming a foster, e-mail Tressa at vp@collincountyhumanesociety.com.

Crissa’s Closet, located on the southwest corner of Custer and Parker roads, is a resale boutique benefiting Hope’s Door, which provides shelter and counseling for abused women and their children. Call 972.422.2911.

Dallas/Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club, Inc. is looking for volunteers to be fosters for animals in need of a home. Call 972.881.5544 or visit dfwlabrescue.org.

Frisco Family Services provides food, emergency rent assistance, and referrals for Frisco and Frisco ISD residents in need. The agency seeks volunteers for the Resale Store, food pantry, agency office, community garden, special programs, and for fundraising events. Call 972.335.9495 or visit friscocenter.org.

Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County needs volunteers to serve seniors with 6–8 weeks of nonmedical support, post hospital or nursing home discharge. Call Elizabeth Kent at 972.941.7335.

Health Services of North Texas provides comprehensive medical and support services to indigent and HIV+ people in Denton, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, and Kaufman Counties. Volunteers are welcome for the Guardianship Program. Call 972.424.1480 or visit healthntx.org.

H.E.A.R.T.H. (Hearts Energized and Ready to Help) is a volunteer-driven home repair program for homeowners unable to complete their own home repairs. Examples of current home repair needs include reinforcing plywood floors, replacing carpet, replacing drywall, and texturing and painting. Funds are available for reimbursement of supplies. For more information, visit volunteersolutions.org.

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