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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.
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!
Introducing the 2026 Class of Civic Fellows
The 2026 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially begun! From October 2025 to May 2026, 26 Civic Fellows will drive positive change by organizing at least one volunteer project each month with their partner organizations and our Discovery program. Alongside this, they will participate in leadership and professional development workshops, and each Fellow will raise a minimum of $500 to support Hands On Atlanta’s mission.
Congratulations to our 2025 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leaders!
We are thrilled to share that the 2025 cohort of Civic Fellows have graduated as Civic Leaders! On Wednesday, June 11, our Civic Fellows completed their commitment to making Atlanta more engaged and equitable with a graduation ceremony at the Georgia State Stadium!
Introducing the 2025 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows
The 2025 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, is officially underway! From now through May 2025, 29 Civic Fellows will lead the charge by hosting at least one project per month with their partner organizations, participating in monthly professional development and leadership workshops, and raising a minimum of $500 to support Hands On Atlanta.
Congratulations to our 2024 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leaders!
The 2024 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially graduated as the largest cohort of Civic Fellows in program history.
Meet Jeff Cantin: Nonprofit Legacy Awardee
We’re thrilled to introduce you all to Jeff Cantin. Jeff is a Major at the Atlanta Police Department, as well as a dedicated volunteer, and member of our Civic Leadership Program. After graduating from high school, he started working in public service, doing various events. This summer will make 30 years of his commitment to public service!
Nastassja Cockrell: Following her purpose through giving back
Meet Nastassja Cockrell, a fellow in our Civic Leadership Program whose passion has always been protecting the most vulnerable populations. She actively volunteers with Grl Give, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. In addition to volunteering she serves as the Vice President of the Sugarloaf Chapter of Grls ATL.