Early Childhood Alliance needs volunteers at its downtown children's center, 516 E. Wayne St., to escort children each day between the center's front door and the school buses that stop in front of the center. Adults who enjoy young children and want to wish them a good day on their way to school or greet them as they arrive for the after-school program are sought for this position. Most importantly, adults need to ensure the children depart and arrive safely. Volunteers may serve one morning or afternoon a week or more often. Requirements are a six-month commitment and participation in volunteer orientation. Those interested should call Jane McGraw at 458-0125.

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has awarded emergency grants to these local agencies: Associated Churches Food Bank, $10,000; Community Harvest Food Bank, $30,000; Salvation Army, $20,000; St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, $10,000; Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic, $20,000; Neighborhood Health Clinics, $20,000; Interfaith Hospitality Network, $5,000; Vincent Village, $20,000; Catholic Charities, $35,000; Lutheran Social Services, $25,000; and Fort Wayne Jewish Federation, $5,000.

The University of Saint Francis Department of Biologyand Most Precious Blood Catholic School received a $5,000 GreenWorks! Community Action and Service Learning grant for installation of a state-of-the-art learning and discovery garden at Most Precious Blood Catholic School this spring, as well as for support of a PLT environmental workshop at the University of Saint Francis in the fall.

The Ronald McDonald House at Parkview Hospital received $20,000 from radio station 98.9-FM, The Bear. The station, in conjunction with Piere's, hosted an electric Christmas concert.

The Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance needs gently used formal dresses for its annual Cinderella Dress Day on March 14 at the Boys & Girls Club. Drop off dresses at any Peerless Cleaners in February.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo will hold a volunteer opportunities fair, for ages 18 and older, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Franke Park pond pavilion. Download applications at www.kidszoo.org or apply at the zoo at 3411 Sherman Blvd. Application deadline is March 4, with training starting March 17.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter, is accepting scholarship applications for women obtaining post-high school education; who demonstrate scholastic potential; who have made a contribution to the community and school; who have a financial need; and who will agree to an interview with the scholarship committee. Scholarships vary from $250 to $1,000 and are non-renewable. A high school senior will be selected as winner of the Memorial Scholarship. Application deadline is March 15. Obtain applications from high school counselors or call Renee Morrison, Zeta scholarship chair, at 749-4044.

For every loaf of Aunt Millie's bread sold Feb. 15-March 14, the company will donate one cent, or a minimum of $25,000, for Make-A-Wish in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

Allen County Education Partnership received $2,500 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support the agency's programs. The partnership also received a $5,000 grant from the Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation to support programming.