THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
Protect ATL's Environment
Atlanta is the “City in the Trees” and we’re calling on you to help protect and preserve our greatest natural resource! Every little action counts, from taking a trip to the recycling center to removing invasive plants.
Atlanta is the “City in the Trees” and we’re calling on you to help protect and preserve our greatest natural resource! Every little action counts, from simply taking a trip to the recycling center to removing invasive plant species at your favorite park or volunteering at your local farmers market. We’re focused and committed to a greener, more sustainable Atlanta for generations to come.
more ways to do something good
Show your pride for the parks!
Park Pride believes great parks have the power to improve our quality of life and strengthen the fabric of our cities. We couldn’t agree more! Explore volunteer opportunities with Park Pride and their “Friends of the Parks.”
Wylde Center Plant Sale Prep
Help Wylde Center's Plant Sale preparation and operations, volunteers can come in with zero experience and leave ready to start their own garden.
Grace Community Food Pantry
Pantry volunteers will aid in sorting food items and stocking the shelves of the Food Pantry, and supporting other critical tasks.
Food Bank Distribution
Higher Calling Foundation is looking for volunteers to aid in food distribution to the DeKalb Community. You’ll pack and place food in vehicles.
HANDS ON ATLANTA WEEK
Join Atlanta’s biggest week of service Sept. 20 - 27, 2022! Explore more in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities and events here.
Chad Livsey is cleaning Atlanta, one neighborhood at a time
Following in his grandfather’s footsteps to take ownership of reducing blight and litter, Chad Livsey organizes street and community clean up events through the Chad Livsey Project.
Learn more about what drives Chad to serve and how you can join him at their next event.
Following in his grandfather’s footsteps to take ownership of reducing blight and litter, Chad Livsey organizes street and community clean up events through the Chad Livsey Project.
Learn more about what drives Chad to serve and how you can join him at their next event.
What impact areas or pressing needs facing Atlanta do you care about most? Why?
I care about the conditions of undeserved communities. At the Chad Livsey Project, our target is litter and blight because it has such a negative impact on neighborhoods.
What do you love most about the organization you volunteer with? Why do you volunteer with them?
I love how everything started after watching my grandfather volunteer for years. He adopted roads and I have kept the tradition going.
“My mission is to fight for clean communities and I’ll do it as long as I’m here. Small efforts can change things, actions are better than words.””
How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected your volunteering efforts?
Covid has pushed me to make a bigger difference. Cleanups our done outside and we are safe when it comes to distancing. Over the pandemic, we helped collect over 5k bags of litter.
Can you share a memorable highlight or moment you've experienced that might motivate others to volunteer?
I remember a home owner saying my efforts kept her from selling her home because the area was heavily littered. She stayed and started helping change the area. As she fought back tears, I realized how important community service can be.
Volunteering in April? Share where, when and if others can join you or how they can get involved.
We are planning a cleanup for Earth Day on April 22nd. It'll be on Edgewood Ave. For more details go to www.chadlivseyproject.com.
Anything else you think our community should know about you, your volunteer service, or your commitment to Do Something Good!
While giving back to my hometown, I found my purpose amongst all the waste. My mission is to fight for clean communities and I'll do it as long as I'm here. Small efforts can change things, actions are better than words.
Inspired by Chad’s story?
Help us engage and highlight incredible efforts like his, by making a donation to Hands On Atlanta. It takes hard work AND financial support to tackle Atlanta’s most pressing needs. When you let our hands be yours, every $1 invested turns into $6 of economic impact! Donate now and help ensure a more civically engaged and equitable Atlanta.
Taking Care of Trees with Tom Deal
Tom Deal has been volunteering with the Grant Park Conservancy for over 5 years. A self described “tree nerd,” Tom’s knowledge of trees and plants has been invaluable to the conservancy as they tackle the removal of years of invasive plant growth, and replant trees to replace ones they’ve lost.
Tom Deal has been volunteering with the Grant Park Conservancy for over 5 years. A self described “tree nerd,” Tom’s knowledge of trees and plants has been invaluable to the conservancy as they tackle the removal of years of invasive plant growth, and replant trees to replace ones they’ve lost.
Tom regularly hosts volunteer groups of up to 50 people and has singlehandedly tagged and entered tree data for almost the entire park’s tree canopy (over 90+ acres).
It was great to spend some time with Tom in the wild, at the park to see him in action and to learn about value volunteering brings to his life.
Inspired by TOM’s story?
Help us engage and highlight incredible efforts like Tom’s, by making a donation to Hands On Atlanta. It takes hard work AND financial support to tackle Atlanta’s most pressing needs. When you let our hands be yours, every $1 invested turns into $6 of economic impact! Donate now and help ensure a more civically engaged and equitable Atlanta.