This is a group for those with a passion to volunteer and make a positive difference in our local communities and the world. Let's get together to discuss volunteering opportunities and ideas, and what fundraising events we can organize ourselves for different charities. Philanthropists,Non-Profit Organizations,Business Owners and Leaders are all encouraged to join this group too! Come donate your time,resources,and/or talents to make a difference!! Our goal is to post existing charity and fundr …

Join Suezie Marchitto and her band on volunteer citizens once a month(weather permitting) to clean up a designated section of East Haven

This group will connect people from different religious and spiritual traditions through meaningful volunteer service and interfaith activities. Many of the world's belief systems incorporate the idea of giving back, from the Catholic idea of "good work" to Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, concept of the "beloved community" to the Unitarian Universalist principle of "respect for the interdependent web of all existence." By connecting with our local community, this group will grow in its spiri …

Have fun. Meet other cool young people. Do something good. LIVE UNITED! Want to meet other local young professionals in your area? Want to do a bit of networking while having fun? Want to find volunteer opportunities that help make your community a better place? Then we want you! The Young Professionals for United Way is a group of individuals who are between 21 and 35 years old and are interested in networking and volunteer opportunities. Members should live and/or work in Bristol, Burlington, …

With more than 30 members, the South Windsor Jaycees are able to complete over 60 projects annually with almost 25 of those benefiting the local community in some way. Food drives, holiday contributions and more benefit thousands of people and animals each year while raising significant dollars for various charities locally and nationally. The South Windsor Jaycees also regularly plan social activities for all to enjoy. Bowling nights, whale watches, International dinners, family picnics and mor …

Looking to start your own charity or non-profit organization? Volunteer or work for a non-profit and looking to meet new people in the field? The Pioneer Valley Non-Profit Network brings together volunteers, board members, and non-profit professionals in an open and supportive atmosphere to share about their work, experiences, and challenges in the Valley. Join us to meet new and friendly people supporting each other to enhance the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley. Please note that attendan …

www.SouthingtonJaycees.com The Southington Junior Chamber (aka Southington "So-Town" Jaycees) are the premier leadership development group for those aged 21-40. Providing leadership training and personal development, the So-Town Jaycees put themselves to work to improve their communities. The Jaycees are the organization of choice for young people! We are a constructive action organization of men and women, ages 21-40. Members develop personally and professionally as leaders in their communitie …

It is time for communities across our great nation to become independent and self sufficient. Victory Gardens were popular during the depression and they were responsible for 40% of the nation's food supply. My hope is to start a thriving community garden right here in Blackstone with the purpose of: uniting to work together toward the positive goal of educating people about gardening and canning, encouraging people to provide for themselves and most importantly to feed people in need. In these …

Volunteer to Make a Memory Bear for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® ... Stitch a "Memory Bear"--Help Mend a Heart Are you interested in spending your VOLUNTEER time with a needle and thread? VITAS Is looking for volunteers who will use their sewing skills to sew Memory Bears. Memory bears are teddy bears that are created using fabric such as a favorite shirt, robe, worn-out jeans or uniform from someone who has recently passed. Sewn by a volunteer with compassion and love these bears are a comfo …

"Cooking for A Cause" is a monthly cooking group where each attendee prepares one dish to share with the group and a separate portion prepared and packaged to be donated to a local community organization where it will be delivered/served to people in need.This group is for anyone with culinary talents and a charitable heart . Let's come together for a night of delectable food , superb company all while helping our neighbors.

Weekly meeting of the Groton Rotary club. We meet every Tuesday at noon for lunch at the Mystic Marriott, Octagon Restaurant. Meetings include lunch, information on local, national and international Rotary activities and a guest speaker. If you are interested in becoming a member or in just seeing what we are all about, please join us.

Help Wanted! Spirit,Love,Laughter,Ideas needed....Join in the fun as we meet to make a difference in someone's life near or far...I would like to continue the work of a dear friend, now passed, that everyday did one nice thing to make someone feel special...She told me once, it was not how much we give but how much love was put into the giving.....so come share a cup of coffee, bring your spirit,your kids,your spouse,your friend.....Rewards and friendship to follow. Please join me on Facebook--- …

The purpose of this group is to build community for LGBTQ women in the greater Pioneer Valley area. The hope is that this group becomes a way to to create a fun, supportive community for gay/queer women in the area, especially for women who have recently moved here, women who have recently come out and women who simply want to grow their social circles. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as gay or queer in any way. As organizer, it is my plan to personal …

Rhode Island Rare Disease Foundation is a non-disease specific, not-for-profit organization. Did you know that there are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 30 million Americans? That means 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease. We are dedicated to building a strong community of people living with and/or care for someone with rare diseases. Come out in our community events to raise awareness while having fun. Check out our website at http://www.rirdf.org/

This is an outreach nonprofit for men and women that are leaders in there communities looking to empower others for change to improve the livelihood of our communities with a particular emphasison on achieving greater indepence. We started this group to meet other leaders that are strong minded enthusiastic have a passion to serve others and build stronger communities.

Welcome to the Rhode Island Hiking Club The Rhode Island Hiking Club " Walks & Rambles "offer's a variety of hikes from the beginner to the more experienced .We tend to engage in rather challenging hikes often through rough terrain. The purpose of this meetup is to get physically capable people together who want to get out and enjoy the beauty of some of RI's nicest places on foot. This Meetup is for people who enjoy a hike that leaves them satisfied in both the physical level of exertion, the e …

Welcome new friends! Are you looking to expand your social circle by going out to dinner, meeting for cocktails, or seeing a movie? Well, we're in search of other down-to-earth, sincere, classy women, with a positive outlook, who love to laugh, share stories, and have a good time. Join us to meet other local women for fun and friendship. All women welcome. All backgrounds. Married or single. With or without children. Working professional or stay-at-home-mom. MA native or new to town. (Sorry, guy …

Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup site, sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC. The Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is the local Rhode Island affiliate. Our Chapter was formed in 1921 and has about 2,500 members. Our AMC Chapter offers outdoor activities which range from easy to technically challenging. Our Meetup groups will offer some of the eas …

Worcester Vegan M eetup & Eatup is a way to connect with other vegans (and aspiring vegans) in central MA. You can join up to check out local veg restaurants, show off  your culinary skills at a vegan potluck, or participate in pro-veg leafleting and activism with other like-minded folks. Thinking of going veg but not there yet? Come get some advice, tasty grub & moral support! Make new friends & share vegan recipes! We have joined forces with VegWorcester, a not-for-profit, community organizati …

This group is users of the Creative and eLearning Suites. Our goals are to: Networks with other users of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Captivate Learn new techniques and tips and tricks by hosting local and regional expert speakers Grow our new network to connect with other groups regionally and nationally. We welcome both experienced and new users of the Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks) and Adobe Captivate. Volunteers Welco …

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA is a non-profit charitable organization that offers weekly classes in Connecticut taught by accredited volunteers as part of the Taoist Tai Chi Society®  - US’s goal to promote health through the practice of Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan).  It takes about 3 to 4 months to learn the sequence of 108 moves.  Learning the sequence of moves is the beginning of a life time journey to explore the depths of the Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts for health. Practice has been …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization for Connecticut.

This is a group for women in their 20s and 30s who are interested in making new friends, trying different things, volunteering, and just having fun. I started this group to hopefully make some new friends and branch out of my usual routine. I'm really up for trying anything at least once so please feel free to suggest different ideas!

Do you and your gf/partner/wife enjoy varied activities, such as dining out, festivals, day trips, dancing, playing pool, volunteering, hiking, or attending cultural events, to name a few? Would you enjoy doing these things with other committed lesbian couples, but find many lesbian/gay social groups are attended more by single lesbians than committed couples? Then this group may be for you!! This group is intended to be a social group for lesbian couples looking to become friends with other …

The 912 Project is a volunteer based non-partisan movement focused on building and uniting our communities back to the place we were on 9/12/01. The day after America was attacked we were not obsessed with political parties, the color of your skin or what religion you practiced. We were united as Americans. Our Mission is to inspire individuals and groups to connect with their communities through education, service and dedication to the 9 Principles and 12 Values.

This group is interested in a wide variety of events, many scheduled at the last minute, across Southern New England. Although headquartered in Rhode Island, we may schedule events throughout Southern New England. The types of events we schedule follow no particular theme. Rather, we will do whatever catches our fancy at the moment. Some events will be scheduled well in advance, while others will be posted spur of the moment. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you subscribe to our mailing lis …

Welcome to an easier, more relaxing, fun way to get and stay in shape while socializing with other professionals! Based on member request and participation, The Providence Sports and Social Club will schedule Co-ed recreational sports events, premier social events, and local social networking! Indoor and Outdoor Events: Basketball,Wallyball,Volleyball,Racquetball,Golfing,Skiing/Snowboarding,Flag Football,Ultimate Frisbee,Tennis,Biking,Hiking,Kickball, Dodgeball,Ice Skating,Paintball,Ziplining,Wh …

Are you the first in your family to attend or complete college? Do you know that the longer you stay in college the more of a statistical anomaly you are? In fact according to NPR: "only 15 percent of first-generation college students complete their degrees within 6 years". Lubrano, in his book, 'Limbo: Blue-Collar Roots/ White Collar Dreams' coined the term 'straddlers' to describe the unique challenges, blind spots, anxieties, and pressures faced by people who are the first in their family to …