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IMPORTANT
POINTS IN TIME
November 2025
Groups Supporting People in Need
- Nov 1 – Covenant House – Rally to End Youth Homelessness, Times Square, NY · https://www.covenanthouse.org/get-involved/take-action/youth-homelessness-awareness-month (Covenant House)
- Nov (throughout) – Covenant House – Sleep Out (various U.S./Canada/Latin America cities) · https://www.covenanthouse.org/get-involved/take-action/youth-homelessness-awareness-month (Covenant House)
- Nov 15 – Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter – Kick‑Off for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA · https://goodneighborshelter.org/news-events/overview.html (Good Neighbor Shelter)
- Nov 16‑20 – National Coalition for the Homeless – Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (nationwide) · https://nationalhomeless.org/hunger-and-homelessness-awareness-week/ (National Coalition for Homelessness)
- Nov 17‑23 – Bethesda Project – Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week events (Philadelphia) · https://bethesdaproject.org/2024-hhaweek (Bethesda Project)
- Nov 8 – Clarita’s House Outreach Ministry (CHOM) – 12th Annual Fund for Hope Gala, Kissimmee, FL · https://allevents.in/kissimmee/12th-annual-fund-for-hope-gala-fundraiser/200028351811741 (AllEvents)
- Nov 24 – Anti Trafficing Bureau – Live stream event from Columbia to help survivors of human trafficking become self-sufficient.
- https://www.antitraffickingbureau.org/. *Recommended by FineDay
- Nov 27 – (Local community) – 18th Annual “A Homeless Thanksgiving,” Dallas, TX · https://allevents.in/dallas/18th-annual-a-homeless-thanksgiving/100001330528970969 (AllEvents)
Groups Helping Animals in Need
- Nov 7 – Friends for Life Animal Rescue – $100 Dinner Club (benefiting FFL) (Gilbert, AZ) · via Eventbrite listing (Friends for Life) (Eventbrite)
- Nov 8 – Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare – Friendsgiving, Manatee County, FL · https://fomcaw.org/events (Manatee Animal Services)
- Nov 9 – Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary – “Pumpkins & Baby Goats!” Fall event, Pemberville, OH · https://www.fureversunny.org/events (Furever Sunny)
- Nov 15 – SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals – Furry Friends Fall Fête, Princeton, NJ · https://savehomelessanimals.org/events/ (SAVE Animal Shelter)
- Nov 16 – Animal Aid of Portland – Rendezvous for Rescue, Beaverton / Portland, OR · https://www.jorlio.com/Events/Details/Rendezvous-For-Rescue (Jorlio)
- Nov 30 – Pittyful Pitties – Fall Adoption & Fundraiser, Arlington, TX · via Eventbrite listing (Eventbrite)
- Nov 9 – Friends of Noah, WI – Mutts & Meows Mixer, Evansville, WI · https://www.friendsofnoah-wi.org/events (Friends of Noah)
Groups Promoting International Friendship
- Nov (annual, whole month) – Mitzvah Day International – community social action projects & volunteer initiatives across UK & beyond · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitzvah_Day_International (Wikipedia)
- Nov 13 – World Kindness Movement / Observers – World Kindness Day (various local events worldwide welcoming cultural exchange / friendship) · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Kindness_Day (Wikipedia)
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POINTS IN TIME
October 2025
Groups Supporting People in Need
- Oct 5 – Inland Valley Hope Partners – 51st Annual Walk for the Hungry and Homeless, Claremont, CA · https://givebutter.com/W7fNwB (Givebutter)
- Oct 10 – H.O.P.E. Foundation, Inc. – World Homeless Day Black Tie Gala, Norfolk, VA · https://hopefdn.org/2025-world-homeless-day-black-tie-gala-an-evening-of-h-o-p-e-friday-october-10-2025/ (H.O.P.E Foundation, Inc.)
- Oct 13 – Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County – Party with a Purpose fundraiser, Nassau, NY · https://www.islandchamber.com/2024/09/25/party-with-a-purpose-fundraiser-for-sheltering-nassaus-homeless/ (Nassau County Chamber of Commerce)
- Oct 15 – Council for the Homeless – “Gathering for Change” annual fundraising event, Vancouver, WA (live + virtual) · https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/events/gathering-for-change/ (Homeless Council)
- Oct 15–16 – Family Promise – “Night Without a Bed” overnight fundraiser, Bozeman / Story Mill Park (for families experiencing homelessness) · https://bozone.com/family-promise-announces-fundraiser-to-benefit-families-experiencing-homelessness/ (Bozone)
- Oct 16 – Bethesda House – Light Up Bethesda House fall fundraiser, Schenectady, NY · https://www.bethesdahs.org/page/event-calendar-9/event/light-up-bethesda-house-32.html (Bethesda House)
- Oct 16 – Lucy’s Hearth – “Fall for Lucy’s Hearth” signature fundraiser, Newport, RI · https://www.lucyshearth.org/fall/ (Lucy’s Hearth)
- Oct 18 – Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) – NEOCHtoberfest fundraiser, Lakewood (Cleveland area), OH · https://www.neoch.org/neochtoberfest (NEO Coalition for the Homeless)
- Oc 26 –Anti Trafficking Bureau – Silent Auction to support one of the most effective groups fighting human traffickers.
- https://www.antitraffickingbureau.org/. FEATURED VIDEO
- Oct 30 – Hope for the Homeless (HHF, Portland) – Annual major fundraiser, Portland, OR · https://www.hhfpdx.org/events (Hope for the Homeless)
Groups Helping Animals in Need
- Oct 12–13 – Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary – Flea‑less Market (vendor fair) at their sanctuary, Pemberville, OH · https://www.fureversunny.org/events (Furever Sunny)
- Oct 19 – Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary – Meet the Baby Goats event (animal interaction) at their sanctuary, Pemberville, OH · https://www.fureversunny.org/events (Furever Sunny)
- Oct 16 – Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue (FMAR) – “Spayghetti and No Balls Dinner” fundraiser, Michigan (Van Buren area) · https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/events2 (FMAR)
- Oct 18 – Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue (FMAR) – Halloween Roller Skating, Michigan (Sumpter Roller Skate Park) · https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/events2 (FMAR)
- Oct 18 – Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue (FMAR) – Monster Mutt costumed dog walk, Belleville, MI · https://www.friendsofmichigan.org/events2 (FMAR)
- Oct (through Oct 15) – Adopt a Homeless Animal Rescue (AHAA Rescue) – Fall Flower Fundraiser (bulb sales to support rescue) · https://www.aaha-rescue.org/events (Adopt a Homeless Animal Rescue)
Groups Promoting International Friendship
- Oct 2 – World Day for Farmed Animals (animal welfare / global observance) · (observance, not necessarily a group event) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Day_for_Farmed_Animals (Wikipedia)
- Oct 4 – World Animal Day (global day promoting respect and care for animals, often local events by international or cross‑border animal welfare organizations) · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Animal_Day (Wikipedia)
IMPORTANT
POINTS IN TIME
September 2025
Events Helping People in Need
- September 1 – Big Rapids, MI – Labor Day Festival benefiting veterans via Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18.
Website: https://www.bigrapidsnews.com - September 1 – Chippewa Lake, MI – Fill-a-Boat Can & Bottle Drive for Area 5 Special Olympics.
Website: https://www.bigrapidsnews.com - September 5 – Beaverton, MI – The Grape Escape wine-tasting event supporting deaf youth camps (VOICE, Inc).
Website: https://grapeescape.fun - September 6 – Branchport, NY – Tour de Teddi cycling fundraiser for Camp Good Days for children with cancer.
Website: https://www.campgooddays.org - September 7 – Chicago, IL – Misericordia Family Fest for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Website: https://www.misericordia.com - September 8 – Rochester, NY – Golisano Children’s Hospital Golf Classic fundraiser for pediatric care.
Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu - September 15 – Rochester, NY – Festival of Food supporting hunger relief via Foodlink.
Website: https://foodlinkny.org - September 15 – Fulton, MD – Cocktails for a Cause supporting permanent housing for the formerly homeless.
Website: https://www.cfp-dc.org - September 16 – Herndon, VA – Pickleball & Golf Festival for senior services by Shepherd’s Center.
Website: https://www.cfp-dc.org - September 18 – Laredo, TX – Grito, Gala y Giving dinner fundraiser for rehabilitation and therapy access.
Website: https://www.ruthebcowl.com - September 18 – Rochester, NY – The Connection Gala benefiting Connected Communities youth programs.
Website: https://connectedcommunitiesroc.org - September 20 – Elba, NY – Friends & Family 5K supporting people with disabilities (Arc GLOW).
Website: https://arcglow.org - September 21 – San Diego, CA – Celebration for the Children supporting child health in Baja California.
Website: https://celebrationforthechildren.org - September 25 – Del Mar, CA – Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.
Website: https://my.neighbor.org - September 27 – San Diego, CA – Walk for Sobriety 5K supporting recovery and sobriety awareness.
Website: https://mcalisterinc.org - October 5 – Rochester, NY – One in 26 Walk raising epilepsy awareness and funding (EPI).
Website: https://www.epiny.org - October 18 – Victor, NY – Auction Gala supporting Golisano Children’s Hospital programs.
Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu - October 19 – Rochester, NY – Al Sigl WalkAbout supporting inclusive community services.
Website: https://www.alsigl.org - October 23 – Rochester, NY – Cider Fest Gala for emergency home repairs (NeighborWorks).
Website: https://nwcprochester.org - October 24 – Rochester, NY – Toast to the Arc dinner fundraiser for disability services.
Website: https://www.arcmonroe.org - October ? Online Auction to Save Children
- AntiTraffickingBureau.org
Events Helping Animals in Need
- September 6 – West Palm Beach, FL – Summer Adoption Festival with Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue.
Website: https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org - September 13 – Atlantic County, NJ – Bark in the Park dog-friendly fair and fundraiser.
Website: https://www.omcrescue.org - September 28 – Harrisburg, PA – Woofstock 2025 festival for dog adoption and rescue awareness.
Website: https://www.allshepherdrescue.com - September 28 – West Palm Beach, FL – Animal Aid: The Concert benefiting shelter animals.
Website: https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org - October 5 – Raleigh, NC – Dog Meet and Greet hosted by Pawfect Match Rescue.
Website: https://www.pawfectmatch.org - October 11 – Clayton, NC – Fall Time with Pups – fall celebration with adoptable dogs.
Website: https://www.pawfectmatch.org - October 11 – Boynton Beach, FL – Golf Fore Paws Tournament to support rescue operations.
Website: https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org - October 19 – Woodbine, MD – Annual Adopters Reunion Picnic by All Shepherd Rescue.
Website: https://www.allshepherdrescue.com - October 26 – West Palm Beach, FL – Haunted Hound Ball costume party for animal rescue.
Website: https://www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org
Events Promoting International Friendship
- September 19–27 – Adelboden, Switzerland – International Friendship Week with Girl Scouts/WAGGGS.
Website: https://worldcentres.wagggs.org - October 18 – Cincinnati, OH – International Friendship Day celebration with global music and food.
Website: https://cincinnatiparksfoundation.org - October (multiple dates) – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Spanish Language & Culture Classes via International Friendship Club.
Website: https://ifcvallarta.org
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In August 2025
August •People •Animals •Friendship
~ Events for Groups Helping People in Need ~ August
| Date | Location | Event Title | Focus Area | Website / Source |
| Aug 2 → 3 | Linn County, IA | Fish‑O‑Rama | Food‑access fundraiser | GCRCF listing (gcrcf.org, shareomaha.org, food-finders.org) |
| Aug 2 | San Diego, CA | Farm to Bay 2025 | Conservation & food support | SD Magazine (sandiegomagazine.com) |
| Aug 4 | San Diego, CA | CaddyHack Golf Festival | Mentoring & youth services | SD non‑profit listing (sandiegononprofits.net, sandiegomagazine.com) |
| Aug 8 | San Diego, CA | Alpha Project Charity Golf Classic | Homeless support services | SD listing (sandiegononprofits.net, sandiegomagazine.com) |
| Aug 9 | East Palo Alto, CA | EHP Community Blockfest | Food & resource connection | Thrive listing (thrivealliance.org) |
| Aug 17 | San Mateo, CA | Heart & Soul Annual Picnic | Community food & support | Thrive listing (thrivealliance.org) |
| Aug 20 | Brooklyn, NY | Nonprofit Happy Hour | Networking/food/housing nonprofits | Brooklyn Org (brooklyn.org) |
| Aug 21 → 28 | Various in IN | Food Finders Food Bank events | Food distribution to those in need | Food Finders site (food-finders.org) |
| Aug 7 & 21 | Mesa, AZ | Volunteer at Choice Food Pantry | Food pantry service | Mesa event listing (Good Food Finder) |
| Aug date? | Online | Auction SEE AN AUCTION ITEM FROM THE FINEDAY FOUNDER | Protecting Children | AntiTraffickingBureau.org |
~ Events for Groups Helping Animals ~ August
Here’s a curated list of upcoming animal‑help fundraisers and adoption events happening in August 2025—smaller or mid‑size rescues and shelters in the U.S. and internationally, featuring dates, locations, event details, and links:
🐾 Events in August 2025
1. Waggin’ Tails Art Show Fundraiser
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Location: Lloyd C. Woods Park, Plainview, Texas
- Event Details: Hosted by Plainview Animal Shelter in partnership with Rebel Animal Rescue. Includes a silent auction, live music, local vendors, art created by shelter animals, and pet vaccinations at a low cost. Food donations encouraged.
- Website: Rebel Animal Rescue events page (Rebel Animal Rescue, Plainview Herald)
2. National “Clear the Shelters” Campaign
- Dates: August 1–31, 2025 (nationwide)
- Overview: A wide-reaching adoption and fundraising campaign organized by NBC/Telemundo local stations in partnership with hundreds of shelters. Supports animal welfare and adoption nationwide, helping thousands of animals find homes. Includes a televised special on August 8 featuring Joe Manganiello.
- How to participate: Visit cleartheshelters.com or use the WeRescue app to locate participating shelters and donate.
- Website: Clear the Shelters official site (People.com)
3. NRG Stadium Mega Adoption Event (Houston)
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, August 9–10, 2025
- Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Event Details: Hosted by Petco Love, adopting out more than 1,600 pets. Adoption fee $35 (includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations); $75 fast pass grants early access.
- Website: Houston Chronicle report / Petco Love event info (Houston Chronicle)
4. Oakland Zoo “Clear the Shelters” Pet Adoption Day
- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM PDT
- Location: Oakland Zoo & hosted by Oakland Animal Services in California
- Event Details: Adoption fair featuring adoptable pets at the zoo; meet shelter staff, learn about programs, and support local animals.
- Website: Oakland Animal Services August events page (oaklandanimalservices.org)
5. Oakland Animal Services Pop‑Ups
- Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:00–5:00 PM PDT
- Location: Lakeview Branch Library, Oakland, CA
- Event Details: A bilingual dog adoption pop‑up with adoption fee waived, on‑site processing, care packages, and training info.
- Website: Oakland Animal Services events (oaklandanimalservices.org)
6. Happy Life Animal Rescue “Dogust” Adoption Series (Connecticut)
- August 2: Petco in Brookfield, CT — 11 AM–2 PM
- August 9: PetSmart in Mohegan Lake, NY — 12 PM–3 PM
- August 16: Amaxx Adoption Fair (CT) — 11 AM–4 PM
- August 30: Zucchero Adoptions, across from Dutchess Auto Body — 12 PM–4 PM
- Event Details: These are themed “Dogust” pet adoption fairs hosted by Happy Life Animal Rescue, aimed at finding homes for dogs in small events.
- Website: Happy Life Animal Rescue August calendar (Happy Life Animal Rescue copyright 2023)
🌍 International & Awareness Days
World Lion Day
- Date: August 10 (annual global observance)
- Focus: Raises awareness and support for lion conservation worldwide. Often marked by online campaigns, art exhibitions, and fundraising events.
- Website: World Lion Day overview (en.wikipedia.org)
📋 Summary Table
| Date(s) | Location | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Plainview, TX | Waggin’ Tails Art Show | Art show, silent auction & local fundraising |
| Aug 1–31 | Nationwide (U.S.) | Clear the Shelters campaign | Month‑long adoption & fundraising drive |
| Aug 9–10 | Houston, TX | NRG Stadium Mega Adoption | Large‑scale adoption event (1600+ pets) |
| Aug 24 | Oakland, CA | Zoo Adoption Day | Adoption fair at Oakland Zoo |
| Aug 27 | Oakland, CA | Library Pop‑Up Adoption | Bilingual adoption event with waived fees |
| Aug 2, 9, 16, 30 | CT/NY area | Dogust Adoption Fairs | Regular small local dog adoption events |
| Aug 10 | Global | World Lion Day | Awareness for lion conservation |
~ Events for Groups Promoting International Friendship ~ August
Here are upcoming events in August 2025 that promote international friendship and cultural exchange, whether through art, youth outreach, dialogue, or global community-building:
🌍 Notable August 2025 Friendship Events
1. Peace Pals Art Exhibit — International Friendship Day
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 (2:00–4:30 PM EDT)
- Location: The Pandorica Restaurant, 165 Main St, Beacon, NY, USA
- Event: An art exhibition featuring global youth artwork celebrating peace and friendship, hosted by Peace Pals International. Includes catered refreshments.
- Website/Event page: International Friendship Day Peace Pals Art Exhibit on Eventbrite (Eventbrite)
2. Friendship Day Celebration — PeaceCraft
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 (12:00–5:00 PM EDT)
- Location: PeaceCraft, 128 Main St, Berea, Kentucky, USA
- Event: Community gathering marking International Friendship Day, with friendship bracelet giveaways and creative fellowship.
- Info page: PeaceCraft International Friendship Day listing on AllEvents (AllEvents)
3. Festival Prijateljstva (“Festival of Friendship”)
- Dates: August 1–10, 2025
- Location: Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Event: A multicultural festival bringing together artists, traditions, and communities across borders to celebrate unity through culture.
- Overview: Festival Prijateljstva page on Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
4. South Asian Dialogue Through Opera (SASO)
- Dates: August 2–4, 2025
- Locations & Events:
- August 2 – Christ University, Bengaluru, India (5 pm)
- August 3 – Bangalore International Centre (6 pm)
- August 4 – Sabha Blr (7 pm)
- Event: Opera performances from South Asian composers and global classics, fostering cross-border understanding. Features artists from multiple nations.
- Details: SASO event coverage by Times of India (worldcentres.wagggs.org, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thetimes.co.uk)
📆 Recurring Global Observance
Friendship Day (Observed) / International Friendship Day
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 (first Sunday of August in many countries)
- Significance: Celebrated across nations—including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of South America—with activities like message exchanges, gatherings, volunteer meet‑ups, and cultural events.
- Info: National Friendship Day and International Friendship Day details (anydayguide.com, nationaldaycalendar.com)
📋 Summary Table
| Date(s) | Location | Event Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 2025 | Beacon, NY, USA | Peace Pals Art Exhibit | Children’s art celebrating global friendship |
| Aug 3 2025 | Berea, KY, USA | Friendship Day at PeaceCraft | Friendship bracelet & community gathering |
| Aug 1–10 2025 | Goražde, Bosnia & Herzegovina | Festival Prijateljstva | International multicultural friendship fest. |
| Aug 2–4 2025 | Bengaluru, India | South Asian Opera Festival (SASO) | Cultural dialogue through classical opera |
| Aug 3 2025 | International observance | Friendship Day (global/UN observance) | Widely recognized day of friendship & peace |
| Ongoing | Local friendship events abroad and in US, linked via UN/relx/awarenessdays calendar | relx.com |
IMPORTANT POINTS IN TIME
July 2025
Jump to •Humanitarian Groups •Animal Groups •Friendship Groups
~ Events for Groups Helping People in Need ~ July
| Date | Event & Location | Website |
| July 4 | Operation Warm Wishes: Ultimate Food Drive, Tustin, CA | operationwarmwishes.com cotable.org |
| July 5 | Bread of Life Food Distribution, Houston, TX | breadoflifeinc.org |
| July 12 | Uplift Charity Food Pantry Volunteer Day (multiple U.S. cities) | eventbrite.com (Uplift) |
| July 24 | Food for All 2025 Fundraiser, Bingen, WA | wagap.org |
| Ongoing Jul–Sep | Metro Caring anti‑hunger volunteering & donations (Denver, CO) | metrocaring.org |
~ Events for Groups Helping Animals ~ July
| Date | Event & Location | Website |
| July 1–27 | PEOPLE × PEDIGREE “World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest” (online) | people.com/rescuedogcontest (people.com) |
| July 3 | Santa Paws Yappy Hour @ Golden Mill, Golden, CO | posodogrescue.com |
| July 5 | Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Adoption Events near DC | lostdogrescue.org |
| July 14–21 | BLM Wild Horse & Burro July Online Corral Event | blm.gov |
| July 19 | Cheyenne Animal Shelter Doggy Spay Day | cheyenneanimalshelter.org |
~ Events for Groups Promoting International Friendship ~ July
| Date | Event & Location | Website |
| July 3–7 | German‑American Friendship Festival, Wiesbaden, Germany | wiesbaden.de |
| July 11–13 | Laredo International Sister Cities Festival (+5K), TX | lmtonline.com |
| July 27 | Friendship Festival celebrating Quaker meetinghouse anniversary | eventbrite.com/event/1447723342489 |
| July 30 | UN International Day of Friendship | un.org, awarenessdays.com |
| Ongoing | Local friendship events abroad and in US, linked via UN/relx/awarenessdays calendar | relx.com |