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THE CITIZEN BLOG
DISCO Supply Drive
In response to the impact of COVID-19, Disco is an Olympic themed, team-based virtual experience created for students in grades 3-5 to engage in fun and interactive activities while at-home. Our goal is to beat isolation in the virtual education space and provide a safe space for students.
During these sessions, students will have the opportunity to do educational activities, connect with fellow classmates, and create a space of team comradery and creativity. The supplies are essential as they allow our students to complete the weekly activities and broaden their knowledge around important themes such as math, financial literacy, STEAM, history, and other focus areas. Traditionally, this program is known as Discovery when in-person.
How it Works
Click here to review the list of items needed
Order new items with the quantity and retailer of your choice
Upon checkout, have the items shipped to:
Hands On Atlanta
Attn: Tasia Limonius
600 Means Street, Ste. 100
Atlanta, GA 30318
thank you for supporting our disco partner schools!!
Disco’s Title 1 Partner Schools:
Brookview Elementary School
Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary School
Harper Archer Elementary School
The Kindezi School at Old Fourth Ward
The Kindezi School West
Parklane Elementary School
Scott Elementary School
Usher Collier Elementary
Basic Materials Needed
300+ Small Clear bags
300+ Scotch Tape Rolls
300+ Plastic Jars
25 Boxes of Craft Sticks
25 Bags of Pom-Poms for Crafts
10 Large Bags of Googly Eyes for Crafts
300+ Boxes of Crayons (24 total)
300+ Boxes of Thin Markers (10 total)
10 Large boxes of Pencils (150 count)
300+ Boxes of Colored Pencils (12 count)
300 Elmer’s Glue Sticks
300 Bottles of Elmer’s Liquid Glue
300 Olympic themed metals
300 Composition Books
300 Folders
25 Boxes of Straws
25 Boxes of Small Sandwich Bags
25 Packs of Construction Paper
25 Packs of Scissors (300 total)
10 Balls of Yarn
10 Packs of Pipe Cleaners
10 Cases of Printer Paper
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Virtually Volunteer with Atlanta Habitat
Learn how you can virtually volunteer with Atlanta Habitat and support their build operations and homebuyers remotely.
Atlanta Habitat recently announced that they are pausing any in-person or on-site volunteering opportunities. However, there are a number of ways that you can support their build operations and homebuyers remotely.
Check out their list of virtual volunteer opportunities below, and if you have any questions or want to learn more, contact their Sr. Volunteer Manager. Happy volunteering!
Write a letter of support to a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer.
Our homebuyers would love to hear from you! Write a handwritten letter or email of support and send it to a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer.
Complete this Volunteer Preference form to be paired with a current homebuyer.
Sign a virtual beam for a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer as part of the Beams of Hope campaign.
Complete this Volunteer Preference form to be paired with a current homebuyer.
Build your own hands-on project at home for an Atlanta Habitat homebuyer.
Complete a small craft project at home (building templates available) and donate it to a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer or the ReStore. Kids can help too! Projects ideas include:
Any other small building projects you can imagine (must easily fit in a car).
Complete this Volunteer Preference form to be paired with a current homebuyer.
Learn new construction skills virtually and complete your own DIY home maintenance project.
Learn a new skill from one of our House Leaders or Skilled Supervisors virtually.
Complete your own maintenance project at home. Don’t forget to share your handiwork with other Atlanta Habitat volunteers by tagging photos or video of your project on social media with #atlantahabitatathome.
Atlanta Habitat Home Maintenance Instructional Videos
Join Coca-Cola's Week of Service
Our friends at Coca-Cola have organized a week of service (July 27-31, 2020) to join the fight against food insecurity. You can join their local efforts with a variety of volunteer options for you and your family to participate in. We've highlighted a few marquee, in-person projects and you can explore all of their projects, including virtual. Learn more and sign up now!
We've been talking about it for months, but food insecurity has risen in the United States by 46% since the COVID-19 crisis began. This equates to having challenges feeding 1 in every 6 Americans, and 1 in every 4 children are at risk of not having enough food since schools closed. This is the worst food crisis, at any point in our country’s history. Food insecurity is real…in every state, county and city across the country - including right here in Atlanta, GA.
The good news is our friends at Coca-Cola have organized a week of service (July 27-31, 2020) to join the fight against food insecurity. You can join their local efforts with a variety of volunteer options for you and your family to participate in. We've highlighted a few marquee, in-person projects and you can explore all of their projects (including virtual) by clicking the button below.
Featured In-Person Projects
Coca-Cola Week of Service in-person projects are located on-site, with other volunteers. All in-person projects follow suggested CDC guidelines including social distancing, small groups, and PPE.
Beautification at Bush Mountain Community Garden | July 27-31, 9:00am- 12:00pm
Volunteers are needed to join the Coca-Cola Week of Service with West Atlanta Watershed Alliance to help with weeding, mulching, harvesting, planting & doing beautification at the 2 acre Bush Mountain community garden. Learn more and sign up now!
Fun on the Farm | July 27, 29, 31, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Truly Living Well needs volunteers to help complete farm tasks in order to keep the farm operating at peak level and its herbs and plants flourishing. You'll help grow food, connect people to the food, and build equitable and sustainable food communities. Learn more and sign up!
Support the Sustainable Agriculture Movement | July 27, 28, 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Patchwork City Farms is looking for volunteers to help with weeding, planting and more! This certified Naturally Grown farm is on the leading edge of the Farm to Table, Slow Food, and Sustainable Agricultural movements. Learn more and sign up now!
Meal Packing + Food Distribution | July 28, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
In partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and Whitefoord, Hands On Atlanta is hosting a meal packing and distribution site. Volunteers will unload pallets of food, pack the food in bags to be distributed to families through a drop off-line, and assist with clean up. Learn more and sign up now!
Build Food Boxes | July 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Action Ministries is in need of volunteers to help build food boxes for families in need. You'll assemble a flat food box, fill it with food, breakdown packaging/cardboard, recycle excess material, stack on a pallet and repeat! Learn more and sign up!
Featured Virtual Projects
The Coca-Cola Week of Service virtual projects can be done from anywhere, including home. We’ll provide you with all the details, instructions, and what you’ll need. You’ll handle the rest!
Collect and Donate Items to the Atlanta Community Food Bank
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is gathering every possible resource to provide food and supplies to all who need it as they face a sharp increase in demand. Those who were already struggling face even greater challenges — not only to be fed, but to stay healthy. Learn more about this virtual project and get involved!
Meals On Wheels Emergency Food Pantry and Pet Food Donation
Meals On Wheels Atlanta offers a Pantry Program, serving as a critical stop-gap for seniors waiting to receive home-delivered meals. They also deliver adult dog and cat food to help feed furry companions. You can help by donating items to support the emergency pantry and pet food delivery. Learn more about this virtual project and get involved!
Share Hope with Meals On Wheels
For many of our homebound, Meals On Wheels clients, the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing have resulted in even greater isolation. You can help share hope and brighten the lives of our local seniors by writing a card or note of encouragement. Notes will be included in meal deliveries to Meals On Wheels Atlanta clients throughout Fulton County. Learn more and get involved.