Most people want to make a difference, but many face barriers including knowing where to start. We make it simple to show up, serve, and belong.
What is an ANF Service Club?
Service Clubs are local communities that make it easy to turn good intentions into real action—without guilt, politics, or impossible commitments. Just show up, serve together, and make a difference.
What ANF Service Clubs Do
Army Activations
Once a month, we roll up our sleeves and serve—together. These are easy, show-up-and-help service days, like building beds for kids who don't have one with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. No planning required. Just show up.
Giving Circles
We pool our dollars so we can make bigger, more meaningful gifts together than any of us could make alone. Everyone gives what they can. Everyone gets a voice. Real change happens.
Service Concierge
There are a lot of nonprofits out there—and no one has time to research them all. Our Service Concierge helps cut through the noise by matching you with 2–3 service opportunities that fit your passions, skills, and season of life.
Our Guiding Lights
ANF Service Clubs improve communities through a combination of easy service opportunities, deep relationships, and empowering people to flourish.
What We Prioritize
Service opportunities that help people thrive through health, housing, transportation, education, economic opportunity, and community. Whenever possible, we believe service should empower people to build alongside each other to achieve transformation—not simply receive help.
What We Avoid
ANF Service Clubs stay focused on service, not politics or policy advocacy. While both are important, they are not our lane. We believe serving alongside people with different perspectives builds stronger communities and greater respect for one another.
The Map
Explore the map to find a service club near you.
It only takes one person to get something going. We'll give you the playbooks and support to start a Service Club in your community. If that might be you.
Gatherings
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Fri 7 Aug 2026
Chamblee, Georgia
This would be an Army Activation to host a Lemonade Stand(s) celebrating the month in which the first lemonade stand was held. About Alex’s…
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Come join us for our Second Army of Normal Folks Ozaukee blood drive event at Inventors Brew Pub! Everyone is welcome! Let's get together…
Sat 15 Aug 2026
ANF Oxford
ANF Oxford is super excited to host our very first "Hush Hush Nomadic Cafe". They're semi-secret coffee clubs, hosted outdoors. And the exact location is…
Sat 22 Aug 2026
Memphis, Tn
In May, ANF Memphis gathered in the backyard of two of our members to celebrate the foster families of Memphis and the organizations that…
Sat 29 Aug 2026
ANF Memphis
Isaiah 117 House, a community partner, creates a home-away-from-home for children entering foster care. Our teams will focus on light yard work, deep cleaning…
Mon 31 Aug 2026
New York
Blood Drive hosted by Clinton Alliance Church Link to schedule an appointment below https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/337527
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Oxford, MS
Lowe's and Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) are generously sponsoring a bed build for 50+ local kids without beds!Your volunteering to help build these…
Sat 12 Sep 2026
ANF Atlanta
SHP National event. PurposeHelping Children in Need Sleep Better.All children deserve a safe, comfortable placeto lay their heads. Across the US, too many boysand…
Sun 13 Sep 2026
Oxford, MS
With our partner Sleep in Heavenly Peace (building beds for kids without them), we'll be branding and staining beds from the 50+ bed build…
Sat 17 Oct 2026
ANF Atlanta
We empower people to achieve economic independence through running and community. Who We Help: We work with people experiencing homelessness or addiction who currently reside…
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The Movement
These first six Service Clubs are led by normal folks already showing up for their communities. Different paths. Same heart. Each one proving that doing what you can really does add up.
Atlanta, GA | Michael Lignos, President | Sleep in Heavenly Peace Core Team Member
Michael runs with Back On My Feet, where running clubs for people experiencing homelessness have helped more than 10,000 people find jobs and housing. For him, service means moving together—literally—and rebuilding lives with dignity.
Ozaukee County, WI | John Norman, President
John donates platelets every other week—and has done so more than 170 times. He's proof that consistent, quiet service can be heroic, even when no one's watching.
Northern Dutchess, NY | Katherine Mustello, President
A lifelong resident, teacher, and Town Council member, Katherine serves her community from every angle. She believes service starts locally—and lasts a lifetime.
Memphis, TN | Lydia Rosencrants, President
Lydia and her husband have adopted 11 children. Her leadership is rooted in radical love, relentless commitment, and the belief that family—chosen or given—can change everything.
Oxford, MS | Alex Cortes, President
By day (and night), Alex is the Executive Director of An Army of Normal Folks. Locally, he also leads the chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helping ensure kids in his town don't sleep on the floor.
Wichita, KS | Trey Hightower, President
As the former Executive Director of the YMCA North Branch, Trey has spent years building spaces where people belong. Now he's bringing that same spirit to an ANF Service Club.
Everything you need to know about joining and getting started
What does membership involve?
You decide how much to give. Some folks show up monthly. Others weekly. There's no minimum. We meet, we serve, we build something real together in your community.
How do I find service clubs?
Browse our service club map to locate groups in your area. Each service club page shows meeting times, local projects, and how to connect with leaders who can bring you in.
What if no service club exists?
We can help you start one! We provide playbooks, guidance, and support to help you get it off the ground.nnIf you're interested in learning more, email army@normalfolks.org. Our Executive Director, Alex Cortes, would love to connect and explore what it could look like in your community. Our goal is big: to build the leading service club in America and help every person serve at the level they want to.nnThat starts with people like you.
Do I need experience?
No. Normal folks are exactly who we're looking for. You bring yourself. We'll handle the rest. Your club leader will show you the way.
How do I join?
By signing up for one of the above clubs. No applications, no fees, no barriers. We meet regularly and welcome anyone ready to serve alongside us. Start with what works for your schedule.nnIf there isn't one in your area, consider starting one!
What's the cost?
Nothing. Army of Normal Folks is free. We believe service shouldn't have a price tag.
What kind of work happens?
We focus on local needs that matter. Neighborhood cleanups, mentoring, disaster relief—whatever our community needs most. Each club decides its own priorities.
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