THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
Powering the Future: Volunteering at DECA ICDC 2026 in Atlanta
This April, 25,000 high school students will travel to Atlanta to compete among the best for the coveted DECA Glass at DECA’s International Career Development Conference. Hands on Atlanta is looking for professionals to volunteer as judges for competitive events to decide who becomes a 2026 DECA ICDC champion.
Food Insecurity Resource Guide
With the recent cut to SNAP benefits and Atlanta’s rise in food insecurity, our team put together a list of resources to help connect ATLiens with those who can help. So, if you or someone you know is in need of food or a hot meal, we hope this list of trusted organizations can help or someone you know, make it through this holiday season.
9/11 Day 2025: Remembering the Good!
On Thursday, September 11, close to 1,400 volunteers spent the day at Mercedes Benz Stadium packing more than 607, 000 meals for families across metro Atlanta, commemorating the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
Connection, fun and impact highlight the 2024 edition of hands on atlanta week
For the 2024 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 3,000 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools across 300 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around Food Security and Hurricane Helene relief efforts, but volunteers created meaningful impact in all kinds of areas including building bikes, park beautifications, tutoring elementary students and so much more!
Hands On Atlanta Week Makes Big Impact
For the 2023 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 2,500 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools at 250 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around our three strategic impact areas - Food Security, Educational Equity and Environmental Sustainability. Check out all the impact in this recap.
9 Ways You Can Support Students Today!
It’s a true comment on Atlanta that we have so many schools, organizations, companies and individuals offering up creative solutions to help students be the best they can be. Want to make a difference for the next generation of leaders, but don’t know where to start? Read on to find the perfect way for you to serve.
5 Days of Building Dr. King's "Beloved Community"
Thousands of volunteers helped Hands On Atlanta and over 50 of our nonprofit and school partners improve food security and educational equity for families and students, improved the environment and sustainability across metro Atlanta and so much more throughout the 8 days in September - culminating on Sept. 27, 2022, Arthur Blank's 80th birthday.
6 Ways to Give Thanks for Thanksgiving
Tis the giving season and we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to do something good this Thanksgiving. From Saturday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 26 we have 125+ projects in need of extra hands. So, whether you’re looking to continue your family tradition of service or looking to start a new tradition with your friends, check out these featured opportunities to give back.