THE CITIZEN BLOG

THE CITIZEN BLOG

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Hands On Atlanta Week 2026: ATL Shows Up in Sweet Auburn

What a week to remember! Hands On Atlanta Week 2026 proved, once again, that when Atlantans come together with purpose, amazing things happen.

In partnership with Be On Edgewood, this year’s Hands On Atlanta Week (October 4 - 11, 2026) brought people from every corner of our city to serve side by side — building connections, transforming spaces, and spreading love through action.

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Meet the 2027 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows: Leading with Purpose & Passion While Serving Our Community

Meet the 2027 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows: Leading with Purpose & Passion While Serving Our Community. The 2027 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially begun! From October 2026 to May 2027, 31 Civic Fellows will drive positive change by organizing at least one volunteer project each month with their partner organizations.

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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Kamrie Mensah

Christian Parks is an AmeriCorps member passionate about mentorship, education, and personal growth. Through her service, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves while continuing to grow as a leader and educator. With a love for adventure, community, and inspiring youth, Christian brings positivity and purpose to everything she does. Learn more about her and her journey with AmeriCorps!

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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Christian Parks

Christian Parks is an AmeriCorps member passionate about mentorship, education, and personal growth. Through her service, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves while continuing to grow as a leader and educator. With a love for adventure, community, and inspiring youth, Christian brings positivity and purpose to everything she does. Learn more about her and her journey with AmeriCorps!

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Congratulations to our 2026 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leaders!

We are thrilled to share that the 2026 cohort of Civic Fellows have graduated as Civic Leaders! On Thursday, April 23, our Civic Fellows completed their commitment to making Atlanta more engaged and equitable with a graduation ceremony at!

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