It Takes a Village

Photo by Chris Rank

Pulling off a massive day of service isn’t easy, or for the faint of heart, and to make this past weekend’s Hands On Atlanta Day happen, we had to dig deep and rally the troops. We had 35 corporate sponsors come through (thank you, thank you, thank you and high fives) to support more than 50 projects at nonprofits and schools throughout metro Atlanta. We leaned on our title sponsor, Delta Air Lines, to set the tone for the day at Bolton Academy with 150 employees and another 150 families and community members who rolled up their sleeves to build a Kaboom! playground and outdoor classroom in just 6 hours! But that’s just the start…

Photos by Chris Rank

Each one of our staff and members of our board lead projects, our friends and sponsors at iVision not only put a team together to volunteer at Helping Mamas, but they also joined Jay Cranman, Hands On Atlanta President and CEO on a guided tour of 3 projects, filming the entire adventure (coming soon). Almost 150 task leaders and Hands On Atlanta Civic Leaders stepped up to lead teams and oversee specific project tasks. Hey, someone had to show all these volunteers how to build the bench and plant the tree!

“I had a great day visiting our school sites and seeing so many Atlantans serve on a Saturday! Special shout out to Louis on your team and the volunteers from IBM who painted 3 levels of Price! We appreciate you and your partnership. Congrats on another great Hands on Atlanta Day and always encouraging us to #dosomethinggood.”

— Dr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendant Atlanta Public Schools

Around 10:00am we were the top trend on Twitter (lasting until almost 4:00pm) and that was thanks to everyone sharing their service! Over 100 volunteers stopped by the Delta Vacations pop up projects along the Beltline. Our new friends (and gracious hosts) at New Realm Brewery gave us the green light to experiment with this wild idea of 4 nonprofits - Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Trees Atlanta, Park Pride, and Hands On Atlanta all coming together to build park benches and bikes, pull weeds and paint terra cotta pots. The team at 48in48 lead a design day, where skills based volunteers came together to create an awareness campaign, highlighting some of Atlanta’s biggest challenges and how you can help be a part of the solution (coming soon).

Our Changemaker Board of young professionals volunteered at Frank L. Stanton Elementary, while for the first time ever, we had all of the Hands On Atlanta Discovery program sites buzzing at 8 partner schools across metro Atlanta. That means parents were engaged, volunteers tutored and mentored, and more than 500 kids had fun doing STEM activities!

You might be asking yourself, self that all sounds amazing (a real community effort) but what does it all mean? Well, I’m glad you asked because we ran a few numbers and here’s a few things we accomplished:

• 34 community spaces and parks were built or improved

• 18 gardens were built or improved

• 9 schools received a makeover, including 4 new outdoor classrooms

• 65 benches and 28 picnic tables were built

How does all this happen? Here’s a quick snap shot of some of the nuts and bolts:

• 1385 pair of gloves

• 235 shovels

• 57 wheel barrows

• 400 paint brushes

“The support this year was phenomenal! We truly appreciate all the supplies and equipment, the snacks and t-shirts, the leadership, our corporate sponsor, LabSolutions and the other volunteers, who provided the smiles, sweat and commitment. They really worked hard and it was really hot out there! So keep up the good work. ”

— Shirley Coleman, Director of Development & Marketing, Sadie G. Mays

And who could forget the Hands On Atlanta Day Kick-Off Party at the Monday Night Brewing Garage on Wednesday?! 300 ATLiens came out for brews and fun, 20 nonprofits showed off the awesome work they’re doing, and we unveiled our volunteer t-shirt design contest winner! Thanks to all the designers, the sponsors and judges, and of course YOU for more than 1,600 votes to help determine the final 5.

“Saturday was flawless! You guys did such an amazing job especially with multiple projects going on at one time in one space. There was never a time in which I thought we needed more people or more supplies. You guys had it all planned and ready to go for us. I look forward to next year’s Hands on Atlanta Day!”

— Meagan Brooks, Atlanticus

There’s more, so many more incredible, selfless individuals who helped pull off another impactful Hands On Atlanta Day. Thank you to everyone, it really does take a village. This was year 29 of Hands On Atlanta Day and we’re already looking forward to seeing so many of you back for our “dirty” 30 next year. Stay tuned!

Introducing the 2019 Class of Civic Fellows

The Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, recently welcomed it’s 10th class of Civic Fellows! 18 changemakers from around metro Atlanta are taking their service to the next level and will participate in the year long program featuring leadership training and mentoring. The Civic Fellows will also have the opportunity to build a year long relationship with a dedicated nonprofit partner to manage service projects, recruit volunteers, oversee service days and provide education to volunteers as to the mission of their nonprofit partner.

Listen to an interview with new Civic Fellows Ashley Adams and Bryan Robison on The Weekly High 5 podcast!

“In efforts to remain in a constant state of contribution and gratitude, I applied to be a Civic Fellow as an opportunity to give back, develop and further hone my leadership, program management, fundraising and problem-solving skills. The opportunity to be a part of the 10th CLP class is exciting, as I look forward to forging new relationships with my peers, prospective volunteers and the communities we’ll serve.”

— Ashley B. Adams

The Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows represent the premier volunteers of our organization. These are the leaders that go above and beyond to meet the challenges facing our community. Please help us welcome the incoming class!

Meet the 2018/19 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows:

• Ashley B. Adams, Product Management and Marketing Manager, NCR

  Nonprofit Partner: A.G. Rhodes - Cobb

• Javon Carter, Training Specialist, Anthem

  Nonprofit Partner: Breakthrough Atlanta

• Ganelle Cross, Business Design Coordinator, Mcgregor at Associates Architects

  Nonprofit Partner: A.G. Rhodes - Wesley Woods

• Caitlin Daugherty Kokenes, Communications and Engagement Manager, RedefinED Atlanta

  Nonprofit Partner: Truly Living Well

• Jessica Gibbs, Teacher, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts

  Nonprofit Partner: Breakthrough Atlanta

• Tiye Glover, Sr. Financial Analyst, Comcast

  Nonprofit Partner: Trees Atlanta

• Emealia Hollis, Creative Services Specialists, Lockton Companies

  Nonprofit Partner: Open Hand Atlanta

• Antonette Igbenoba, Data Protection Analyst/Owner, The Privacy Source

  Nonprofit Partner: Action Ministries - Women’s Community Kitchen

• Marie Jones, Teacher, The Roane School

  Nonprofit Partner: A.G. Rhodes - Atlanta

• David Lee, CSP 1/Supervisor, Support Services Group of Georgia

  Nonprofit Partner: InCommunity

• Jenna Mulvey, Administrative Coordinator, Frago, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

  Nonprofit Partner: InCommunity

• Kendra Chanel Murphy, GAP Adjuster, Safe Guard

  Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Scott Elementary

• Andrea O’Neal, Mail Agent, Delta

  Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Brookview Elementary

• Tayla Reid, AmeriCorps Service Leader, Clayton State University

  Nonprofit Partner: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

• Brian Robinson, Commercial Project Controller, Omnetric Group - A Siemens Company

  Nonprofit Partner: MedShare

• Victoria E. Shelton-Stroud, Owner, Shelton Power Consultants

  Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Thomasville Heights

• Nicole Shepard, Student, Georgia State University and Visiting Researcher, Georgia Institute of Technology

  Nonprofit Partner: Discovery at Usher Collier Elementary

• Sivi Thomas, Student, Georgia State University

  Nonprofit Partner: Breakthrough Atlanta

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Top 10 Hands On Atlanta Day Projects to Sign up for Right Now!

Trying to pick your favorite Hands On Atlanta Day volunteer project is like trying to pick your favorite King of Pops flavor... You're leaning towards Chocolate Sea Salt because duh, Chocolate Sea Salt, but that Raspberry Lime is so dang refreshing!

We get it. It's tough. So, to help make it a little easier on you, we hand selected our Top 10 (11 actually, we tossed in a bonus at the end) Hands On Atlanta Day volunteer projects that you can sign up for right now! There's a little bit of something for everyone - get dirty, work with kids, volunteer your creative skills, and more! 

1. TREES ATLANTA  
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Thomasville Heights

We're looking for 40 more volunteers will pull nuisance weeds, control invasive plants and protect native trees and plants along the trail.

2. INCOMMUNITY (ROCKDALE CARES) 
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, CONYERS

There are 50 positions left open for volunteers to help with pressure washing, moving gravel and landscaping.

3. HANDS ON ATLANTA DISCOVERY
OCT. 6: 9:45AM -12:00PM, METRO ATLANTA

The Hands On Atlanta Discovery program is a Saturday morning tutoring program that offers one-on-one and small group enrichment activities for at-risk children. We are looking for volunteers across multiple schools to lead activities and help with reading and math skills for students in kindergarten through 5th grades. Click the button below to view a list of all the schools and locations!

4. KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILD WITH WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, METRO ATLANTA
 
8 more volunteers are needed to help with yard clean up, playground building, mulch distribution and cooking.
*All volunteers must complete a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement in order to serve.

5. FRANK L. STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, VINE CITY

We’re looking for 30 more volunteers to help assemble & stock the food pantry, assemble holiday hygiene kits and landscape the campus.

6. PEOPLE TV
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, METRO ATLANTA

25 more volunteers are needed to help repaint hallways and green room, packing + labeling tapes, clean and organize and shred documents.

7. CHASTAIN HORSE PARK
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, CHASTAIN PARK

We're looking for 50 more volunteers to help remove invasive plants, sweep & clean out barns, sand and repaint existing trail manipulatives and clean jump poles.

8. KIRKWOOD NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION - CLAY CEMETARY
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, KIRKWOOD
 
We're looking for 25 more volunteers will clean and maintain the historic Clay Cemetery. Tasks are based on current needs and may include weeding, spreading mulch, cutting grass and cleaning headstones.

9. REDEEM COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OCT. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, NW ATLANTA
 
There are still 65 volunteers positions available to help spread mulch in the fruit orchard, and community garden and cut the grass.

10. CRAWFORD LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION
Oct. 6: 9:00AM - 1:00PM, METRO ATLANTA
 
20 more volunteers is all it takes to beautify the schools by painting, building picnic tables and benches, beautification, and building a dry erase board.

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Discover Your Impact at Discovery

For the last 28 years, volunteers have been working with students at elementary schools teaching health and wellness, STEM concepts, social and emotional learning (SEL), and more through the Hands On Atlanta Discovery program.

To learn more about this impact program, I sat down with Candice White, Discovery Program Manager, to learn more about why Discovery is so important (now in 11 Title 1, public schools covering from Smyrna to East Point, serving nearly 1,400 students - almost 90% of them receiving free and reduced lunch) and how volunteers, like you, can get involved.  

TIM: For starters, 11 schools, 1,400 students… how do you manage to get it all done?

CANDICE: Well, we’ve added 6 new schools this year and honestly, it’s been a whirl wind! I love it! It’s been a lot of fun, and we’ve received a ton of support from the staff at the schools, our awesome AmeriCorps members, and of course the volunteers who come out each week are fantastic. We have some great School Captains (the point person at each Discovery school) and Grade Captains (running the actual sessions with the students, implementing the curriculum) working hands on in the schools.

“No matter where we come from we’re all a part of the greater Atlanta community and we have to support each other. I feel like it really does take a village to raise each and every child and why not be a part of that village?”

TIM: That’s awesome. [High five!] What do the students learn at Discovery?

CANDICE: Our curriculum varies from school to school, crafting each program to meet the unique needs of the students. We touch on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) which are essential life skills and how the students interact with themselves and each other, as well as health and fitness. We don’t have a ton of time with the kids each Saturday (just a couple of hours) so, it may be a quick experiment learning how an airplane flies or a challenging team building project to create something brand new.

We know that across Atlanta literacy is a huge issue, but we try to be really mindful to not make it like sitting in a classroom for the students. Discovery is a fun addon to weekly learning! It’s also a time to build meaningful relationships between the volunteers and the students.

TIM: I like how the students are learning in fun, creative ways, but Discovery offers more than just the curriculum, right?

CANDICE: Correct. We provide a breakfast and take home snack for the students - mostly fruit or breakfast bars. One day, last year I noticed 1 little girl trying to take more than we are supposed to pass out. At first I didn’t realize what was going on but then it was 3 girls and then more and more. They were just hungry. Then I noticed some of the students coming in with torn shoes and clothing. It was a shock for me and it’s a often a little unsettling for some of our first time volunteers to experience some of the poverty levels these students and families are facing. So Discovery schools are part of our wrap around services we provide to help enrich students’ minds and bellies.

TIM: This sounds like a great program for the students, but also like a really meaningful opportunity for volunteers to get involved.

CANDICE: Most volunteers come for the first time to just see what it’s all about (it’s challenging to explain the “secret sauce” it’s like Disney, you just have to experience it) and they end up having a great time, making connections with the students. We encourage volunteers to come back, because the connection is reciprocal and even if it’s just once a month or a few times a year, the students look forward to seeing the familiar, friendly faces of our volunteers.

If you’re looking to mentor and enjoy making an impact on youth, while also learning something new from them, I think Discovery is the way to go. I think it’s important for people to understand the needs and challenges these students face, as well as getting to know someone that’s a little different than you. No matter where we come from we’re all a part of the greater Atlanta community and we have to support each other. I feel like it really does take a village to raise each and every child and why not be a part of that village?

TIM: So, you have 2 daughters, do they attend Discovery?

CANDICE: I have 2 that are ages 10 and 6 with another on the way! They always give me feedback and they love going to Discovery. Once I can get them out of bed, they really do look forward to going. This year projects they do in Discovery are even coming home and we get to continue the learning and experimenting!

TIM: After 28 years of Discovery, what’s next for the program?

CANDICE: Richard and Debbie Goldsmith kicked things off 28 years ago and still serve at Discovery today! The success of the program is largely due to the incredible support and energy of people like them to help keep it going. As we expand into 11 schools this year, we’re also launching at the Centers of Hope, an after school program at C.T. Martin Recreation Center, implementing some of our curriculum with a big focus on literacy. A lot of the students need help with homework and with reading, so that’s what we’ll be supporting. Again, our AmeriCorps team has been great, stepping in and leading this experiment.

TIM: Well, I’m sold on Discovery. How do I get started?

CANDICE: I thought you’d never ask! Volunteers can get started by signing up to serve for Hands On Atlanta Day. For the first time ever, we’re going to have all 11 schools participating in Discovery on the same day. There are plenty of opportunities at most of the schools and we’re hoping for a big turn out.

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Send Candice your baby name suggestions and any questions or ideas you have for Discovery at cwhite@handsonatlanta.org. If you’d like to help support the meals and materials for Discovery, consider making a donation to Hands On Atlanta.

Prepping for Florence and the Machine

Hurricane season has become the “new in-laws” here in the south east. You know they’re coming, but you could really do without them. To help prepare for the inevitable, we caught up with with our Family Literacy Programs Manager, Amanda Bisgaard, for an interesting convo about how volunteers can best help during a disaster.

Amanda is a former Volunteer Coordinator at the Red Cross and an AmeriCorps Alum, who’s forgotten more about disaster preparedness and relief efforts than most of us will ever know. Check out our Q&A to ensure you’re ready to help if and when duty calls. Hopefully, Florence turns around and goes home, but just in case, get prepared. 

TIM: What is the most important thing volunteers need to know when it comes to hurricane or disaster relief?

AMANDA: First and foremost, if you’re interested in volunteering, go through a trusted organization (Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, Salvation Army, United Way, All Hands, etc.) aligning your specific skills to which organization can leverage most - working with people, admin tasks, long term in the field, moving and cleaning, etc. Try to avoid what disaster relief organizations call “self-deploying”.  A lot of times you will put yourself in danger and add to some of the main issues (traffic, booked up hotel rooms, and evacuating people from an area) local communities face during critical times of a disaster. In addition, everything will most likely be blocked off to people who are not authorized personnel, so this isn’t the smartest way to help, especially in the first few days.

During a hurricane, the first few days are kind of a waiting game. Waiting for the water to go down, waiting for trained emergency responders to evacuate people from houses, waiting to see what the damage is, etc. There isn’t much you can do during the storm and immediately after.

TIM: What about donations? I often feel compelled to things people need.

AMANDA: If you are interested in donating, do not donate supplies! Everyone has the best intentions by collecting clothes, or food, or items to donate to people who were impacted, however this is not an effective way to help victims.

A quick story about that, after the Sandy Hook shooting, thousands of people had the idea to send teddy bears to the town of Newton, the donations filled an entire warehouse where there were over 65,000 teddy bears collected - which is amazing! But in reality, this was not at all helpful. It took thousands of hours to sort and ultimately donate to someone other than the families impacted. The same thing happens in a disaster. It takes many hours and many hands to sort items and a lot of organizations have requirements of what can be donated. (must be new, must be unopened, etc.)

Donate money that can be given to families who have lost everything, so they can choose what they need.

TIM: Got it, donate money. It’s the most helpful. What’s up with the acronym VOAD? I’ve seen this more and more with our efforts to support disaster. Should volunteers know what it is?

AMANDA: VOAD stands for Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters. Most cities have a VOAD that meets regularly so that they can be prepared when disaster strikes and knows what each organization’s part in the relief is. For example, they’ll determine who will shelter and where, who will do casework, who will help muck and gut houses, etc. When a disaster does strike there is always a disaster operation center set up where there is a representative from every organization to give updates on what everyone is doing. So VOAD is a great resource for nonprofits to help, but also for volunteers to know where they support.

TIM: VOAD is a good resource then. I’ll check that box. Any other resources or suggestions to those thinking about volunteering during a disaster?

AMANDA: I think most importantly, you need to be prepared yourself. After working in the disaster relief field, I have realized how apathetic so many people are, including myself. It is so easy to say “oh I will change that smoke alarm next week” or “that will never happen to me.” Don’t be that person. Look into what you can do to be prepared for a disaster (like reading and sharing this blog).

For hurricane specific preparedness, don’t drive through standing water! Every year people die from doing this. Just 2 feet of water can sweep your car away. You can also make a preparedness kit. You don’t need to be an all-out “prepper” with a basement full of supplies, but a backpack with water, a flashlight, nonperishable food, etc. is a great idea.

Download the American Red Cross Emergency app. I love this app! It tracks hurricane progress, wind speed, and where all American Red Cross shelters are. It also includes what to do before, during, and after a disaster, and a first aid kit if you encounter an emergency and don’t know what to do.

Here’s a quick recap of how you can get involved and help when disaster strikes:

1. Be prepared yourself.

2. Figure out what type of volunteer work you’re able to do/help with.

3. Find the organization that best fits your skills. Do NOT self-deploy.

4. Donate money, not supplies.

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Points of Light put together this fantastic list on Twitter that showcases real time updates from all the major and local parties involved in the Florence preparedness efforts. How are you preparing? Let us know on Twitter and we’ll share with our network.

All Things Hands On Atlanta Day 2018

We're going big

Every year, on the first Saturday of October, ATLiens come together for the city's biggest, single day of service - Hands On Atlanta Day presented by Delta. On just one day, more than 2,500 volunteers will:

• Work on 50+ service projects

• Serve 10,000+ hours in the community

• Support programs that will give over 10,800 kids safe places to learn

• Plant over 100 trees

• Serve over 570 seniors and

• Provide over 15,500 pounds of food and medical supplies for those in need.

For our 29th edition of Hands On Atlanta Day, we're also introducing some new ways to get involved. Thanks to our friends at Delta Vacations, we're bringing "pop-up" projects to the Atlanta Beltline for a bench and bike build (and more). Plus, we're partnering up with 48in48.org for a "Design Day" to create an awareness campaign, and we're also offering online volunteering through CareerVillage.org! 

Y'all, it's going to be awesome. Learn more and sign up to be the first notified when public registration opens the week of Sept. 17!

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Tune into our latest episode of The Weekly High 5, where our Director of Development, Julianna Cagle, sits down for a fun convo to talk all things Hands On Atlanta Day, and a whole lot more!

Still not sure what it's all about?

Check out this recap of last year's Hands On Day and Kick-Off Party.

Starbucks Service Fellows Rise and Grind at Hands On Atlanta

Starbucks and Points of Light team up to pilot an innovative, employer-led nonprofit capacity-building program, providing select Starbucks retail partners (employees) the opportunity to serve with a local nonprofit in their communities

We recently added 2 new friendly faces to the office, thanks to a partnership from Points of Light and Starbucks. The Starbucks Service Fellows is an innovative, employer-led service program inspired and informed by national service. In total, 36 Starbucks retail partners (employees) in 13 cities across the United States will serve with a Points of Light affiliate, collectively providing more than 17,000 hours of community service. Hands On Atlanta was selected as one of the affiliates to help with the initial six-month pilot!

“We believe this bold program, designed in partnership with Starbucks, will redefine corporate engagement and the private sector’s ability to support civic engagement,” said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO of Points of Light.

Listen to our conversation with Maya, Julie and Elaine on this week's episode of The Weekly High 5 to learn more about this program and to catch a few coffee secrets from the baristas!

For this pilot, we're aligning with one of Starbucks’ global social impact priorities: hunger. The Starbucks Service Fellows will be working about 20 hours per week for the next six months helping build volunteer capacity at 10 food pantries as part of our partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In addition, they'll also be helping with our Meals4Kids program.

"The Starbucks Service Fellows are not just doing direct service, but they are building something Hands On Atlanta is going to use for years to come," said Elaine Hudson, Associate Director of Nonprofit Services. 

The program is a win-win all around. Starbucks worked with Points of Light to match partner volunteers with local affiliates, giving participating organizations the talent and support they need to maximize their impact locally, while enabling partners to serve their communities and gain experience and skills in the nonprofit sector, such as project management, volunteer recruitment, community engagement and stakeholder relationship management.

“Starbucks partners have a passion for service both in and out of their stores. The Starbucks Service Fellows program powers that passion through philanthropy and partnerships to have the greatest impact” said Virginia Tenpenny, vice president of global social impact at Starbucks and executive director of The Starbucks Foundation. 

Left to right: Maya Tannenbaum, Elaine Hudson, Julie Terlemezian

Meet the Hands On Atlanta Starbucks Fellows

Maya Tannenbaum (left)

Maya is a junior at Georgia State University pursuing a degree in Social Work. Georgia has been her home for her entire life, but she hopes to eventually travel and live in another major city to help other communities in need. Maya has always had a fascination with society and its inner workings, and can't wait to experience all of the adventures the next six months will bring. She's excited to be working with such a talented team at Hands On Atlanta! 

Julie Terlemezian (right)

Julie Terlemezian has been dedicated to helping others and making the world a better place since her teens, when she spent five years in a leadership role for her youth group in Marietta, Georgia, and later in the Southeast Region. When she attended The Evergreen State University in Olympia, WA, she helped inform and educate the student population as the managing editor for the student newspaper, The Cooper Point Journal. Currently, Julie works as a Shift Supervisor for Starbucks in Sandy Springs. Julie is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the community as the Starbucks Service Fellow in the Points of Light pilot program with Hands On Atlanta. She resides in Smyrna with her beloved cat Luna.

The Weekly High 5: Getting Ready for Kick-Off

College football season isn't the only thing getting ready to kick-off.

Join the Hands On Atlanta team, corporate and nonprofit leaders, and plenty of changemakers on Wednesday, October 3 at the Monday Night Brewing Garage for a fun evening to kick-off Atlanta's largest, single day of service!

Come for the tasty brews and scenic views of the Atlanta Beltline westside trail, and stay to connect with a nonprofits to learn more about the challenges facing our community and how you can help. Plus, we'll have food and treats from a few of our partners, and unveil our volunteer t-shirt design winner!

$20 gets you in the door, 2 beer tickets and complimentary high fives!

Don't know about Hands On Atlanta Day? On Saturday, October 6, thousands of volunteers will layer fresh paint, landscape, plant gardens, read with kids, work with seniors, build meal kits, and more at 50 schools and nonprofits across metro Atlanta. It's going to be awesome!