Virtual Duck Race to End Racism

Join InterFaith Works for the 18th Annual (and first-ever) {Virtual} Duck Race to End Racism. Throughout the month of June you are invited to participate through youth activities, home projects, online voting, virtual entertainment, community and youth raffles and more. The event culminates in a live video event on June 27 .

Day of Service and Solidarity Dedicated to George Floyd

South Presbyterian Church 2110 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

A day of service and solidarity dedicated to George Floyd will be held starting 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at South Presbyterian Church. Those interested in donating, text CertifyCNY to 24365.

COVIDeo Chats

COVIDeo Chats: District Updates and Q&A – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Noon Thursdays through June 9. Hosted by the Syracuse City School District, Office of Family Engagement and Parent University.

COVID-19 Community Support Virtual Update

Join the Central New York Community Foundation for a virtual update on the community's recent work to raise and distribute vital funding in Central New York to support nonprofit organizations working with those who are disproportionately impacted by economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. This virtual gathering will include a short presentation and time for our speakers to answer your questions, which may be submitted in advance. Discussion points will include: What has been done so far and what has been learned; perspectives on the current environment for nonprofits and residents; next steps and emerging trends, and how you can help. Presenters are: Peter Dunn, president & CEO of CNYCF; Frank Ridzi, VP of community investment at CNYCF; Nan Eaton, president at United Way of Central New York, and Sharon Owens, Deputy Mayor of Syracuse.

COVID-19 Testing

PSLA at Fowler High School 227 Magnolia St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Onondaga County is offering mobile testing at various locations for so anyone can get a COVID-19 test. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, at PSLA at Fowler High School. To register, visit https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/ or call (315) 435-8800.

2-Part Series for Protestors and Allies

Virtual

This online event is a collaborative effort. Sponsors include: Black Lives Matter, SPAARC, WHJ Minority Bar Association and NYCLU. RSVP to acroom@lscny.org to receive Zoom link.

Mask, Gloves & Hand Sanitizer Giveaway

Dunbar Center 1453 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse Chapter of the NAACP will hold a mask, gloves and hand sanitizer giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at three locations in Syracuse: The Dunbar Center, 1453 S. State St.; The Northeast Community Center, 716 Hawley Ave., and The Spanish Action League, 700 Oswego St.

The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, while supplies last.

To learn more, email syracusenaacp@gmail.com or call (315) 440-6340.

Food Giveaway

The Table Community Food Pantry 6099 Court Street Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

All welcome to this food giveaway. All food is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Single boxes of food are provided per registrant with proof of address. This allows for those clients that are present (meaning onsite) that carpool together to the giveaways, to register as differing households and produce proof of differing addresses to receive more than one box per car. You must be onsite to receive a box, and clients should remain in their car. To learn more, call (833) 44-TABLE or email info@thetablefoodpantry.org.

Rahma Forest Garden Stewardship

Rahma Edible Forest Snack Garden 3100 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Stewardship day to launch the use of the new 80V electric mower, sheet mulch around the raised beds, manage trash, cleavers, bindweed, prune berry bushes and canes, organize other infrastructure such as fencing and signage. Volunteers welcome.

COVID-19 Testing

Grant Middle School 2400 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, NY, United States

Onondaga County is offering mobile testing at various locations for so anyone can get a COVID-19 test. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Grant Middle School. To register, visit https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/ or call (315) 435-8800.