The mission of the Cambridgeport Children's Center, affectionately known as "Tot Lot," is to provide a distinctive educational experience that promotes cross-cultural understanding and partnerships between children, their working families and teachers of diverse racial and economic backgrounds. We will be helping to brighten up the center by painting parts of the interior and exterior. Tools will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing.

Website: http://www.totlot.org/

The Charles River Conservancy (CRC) is a nonprofit advocacy group founded in 1999 dedicated to the renovation, maintenance and enrichment of the Charles River Basin and its surroundings, particularly its parks, parkways, and bridges. This year, we will be working alongside undergrads from Next House to paint the sea wall railing starting at the Mass.Ave bridge to the MIT sailing pavilion. All equipment will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing. Project may vary depending on weather.

Website: http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/

COASTSWEEP is Massachusetts' annual state-wide volunteer beach cleanup and is part of the International Coastal Cleanup campaign organized by the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC. Volunteers will remove trash and debris and record the type and amount of materials collected. This information will be analyzed by the Ocean Conservancy to help reduce future marine debris. We will be participating in the 2007 kickoff event at Carson Beach in South Boston. Tools will be provided.

Website: http://www.coastsweep.umb.edu/

Bringing a person from homelessness to home ownership is a huge undertaking. That is, however, exactly what The Salvation Army attempts to accomplish. During the last fifteen years, The Salvation Army has developed a Continuum of Care designed to break the cycle of homelessness. The Eva Booth House, located in Boston, offers a Continuum of Care for the Homeless through various levels of service. We will be helping to brighten up the Eva Booth House by painting a few rooms. Tools will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing.

Website: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf/

WGBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. Come help to prepare WGBH for it's upcoming fall opening events in the brand new all digital studio in Brighton! As office volunteers, We will be assisting in a major mailing and pitching in where needed.

Website: http://www.wgbh.org/