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COVE Community Outreach

COVE team members helping at Crayons to Computers in Bond Hill.

HCJFS employees are helping out in the community. A volunteer team of employees started the Community Outreach Volunteer Effort (COVE) to connect with the community through volunteer activities and events.

COVE members believe that volunteering will be a positive and collaborative experience for employees from all sections of the agency. 

Through COVE, employees have assisted many community organizations, including: 

If you would like to request help from COVE, fill out this form. 

Community Outreach Request

Use this form to request assistance from HCJFS' Community Outreach Volunteer Effort - COVE.
  • What organization needs COVE's help?
  • How can COVE help?
  • Who should COVE contact to offer help?

 

 

 

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