Projects


Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
Mondays from 3-5 and Wednesdays 3-5pm (Meet at the warehouse.)
Project Head: Ronni Naramore
Jean Dean RIF is a program that donates books to at-risk 0 to 5 year olds in Head Starts, Even Starts,
and state-sponsored day cares across Alabama. Circle K'ers can volunteer in many different ways
including helping label books and gathering and packing orders to be shipped out. You can volunteer
for two hours on Mondays, but there are also other opportunities. The Jean Dean RIF warehouse is located at:
1105 Fitzpatrick Avenue in Opelika (click for map and directions)

Lee County Humane Society
Thursdays from 2-3 (Meet at the Humane Society)
Project Head: Elizabeth Purinai
Members visit the dogs and cats at the Lee County Humane Society to give them exercise, an
occasional bath, lots of love, and help in finding a home. This is a great project because you can go on
your own time as well as with the club. Just sign in the volunteer book under Circle K.  The Lee County Humane Society is located at 1140 Ware Drive right off of University Ave (click for map and directions).

Monarch Estates
Mondays from 2-3 and Fridays from 2-3 (Meet at Monarch Estates)
Project Head: Julie Kowzan
The Monarch Estates project involves visiting with senior residents of the Monarch Estates retirement
home. The atmosphere is relaxed, and Circle K members enjoy the experience as much as the seniors.
Residents appreciate having someone to chat with. Come enjoy some coffee, dessert, and great
conversation. On Mondays, we play Beanbag Baseball, and on Fridays we join them for a game of Balloon Volleyball! Monarch Estates is located at 1550 East University Drive near Lakeview Baptist Church. (click for map and directions).

Food Bank of East Alabama                                                                                                                    TBA                                                                                                                                              Project Head: Bijal Patel                                                                                                                                                            Each week, we serve food to the needy families around the area.  We will also be collecting food during the year to donate to the Food Bank.  This is a great project to help out numerous families who really need it.  The East Alabama Food Bank is located at 375 Industry Drive in the Auburn Industrial Park off of University Drive (click for map and directions).

 

Habitat for Humanity
TBA
Project Head: Courtney Brown
Habitat for Humanity is a service organization that builds houses for those that cannot afford to have
one. Volunteers for Habitat will help in many different tasks ranging from painting to roofing. There
are no skills or previous knowledge required. Anyone is welcome. Please come out and volunteer!  We will be working on a certain house this year around the Auburn area.  More details to come!


East Alabama Medical Center                                                                                                        TBA                                                                                                                                              Project Head: Brittany Henderson
This year, we will be working with the hospital during the holidays, such as Halloween, to bring the patients some “home away from home.”  During the meetings, we will make items such as posters, cards and goody bags to give out throughout the hospital.  EAMC is located at 2000 Pepperell Parkway just past Highway 280 (click for map and directions).

 

Operation Christmas Child                                                                                                                    TBA                                                                                                                                               Project Head: Jesse Burleson  Operation Christmas Child is an organization through Samaritan’s Purse which sends Christmas packages to children overseas.  This year, we will be collecting items for the packages around Thanksgiving, packing them, and then sending them to children in need.  For more information, visit their website.