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Thank a metro Atlanta Health Care Provider

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In an effort to engage community members of all ages, Hands On Atlanta is teaming up local hospitals and offering a turn-key letter-writing campaign. Take a minute to thank and send gratitude to healthcare professionals working around the clock to keep our city healthy and safe.


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How it Works

  1. Grab a card, postcard or piece of paper for the letter - don't forget an envelope!

  2. Write your letter or letters, there's no limit to how many you can do!

  3. Take a video or picture of your letter encouraging others to join and share on social media using #writesomethinggood

  4. Mail your letter!

Mail Your Letters

  • Grady Health System

    C/O Leigh Reece, Office #1C122 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive Atlanta, GA 30303

  • Northside Hospital

    C/O Imann Ostien, Marketing 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30342

  • Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Road, NW Building 1984; Human Resources department Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Wellstar Foundation

    805 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066

Letter Writing Tips

  • Start with a salutation, such as "Dear Healthcare Provider" or "Dear Healthcare Hero".

  • Share a personal thank you or gratitude for their work like "Thank you for your service to keep our city healthy" or "We are grateful for your service and hard work".

  • Please avoid glitter or additional items in the envelope.

  • Please mail all letters to addresses provided above.

  • Purchase and print stamps from home or have them delivered from the US Postal Service.

 
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Host a Virtual Civic Dinner

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Now more than ever, it’s vital that we come together. Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection. The team at Civic Dinners has built a new feature to allow for people to come together for meaningful conversations, group happy hours and family gatherings, to reconnect around what really matters.

Take advantage of social distancing’s best apps (FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Zoom, Facebook, Slack, etc.) and rally around the dinner table to have an important conversation by hosting a virtual Civic Dinner!

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Answer Student Questions with Career Village

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CareerVillage.org acts as a community of adults who educate, inspire, and give confidence to the young people who need it most.   

How it Works

  1. Students ask questions about any career on CareerVillage.org. 

  2. Volunteers can respond to questions on the site and get emailed new questions matching your set of skills and expertise.

  3. Volunteers answer questions all from the convenience of their smart phones or computers!

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Food Rescue Driver with Second Helpings Atlanta

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Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc. (SHA) is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to reduce hunger and food waste in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Their volunteers help by using their personal vehicles to rescue surplus fresh and prepared food from their Food Donors and deliver it to their Partner Agencies - all nonprofit organizations that feed those in need.

How it Works

Who should sign up:

  • People that are passionate about food insecurity, reducing waste, volunteerism, and/or helping their community.

  • At least 18 years old, can comfortably lift 30lbs, has a valid driver’s license, a registered/insured personal vehicle, and will follow CDC guidelines (i.e. Wearing a Mask).

When and where you serve:

  • Their Food Rescue Program runs in the morning, seven days a week, and only takes 90 minutes of your time - plenty of opportunities to work around your busy schedule.

  • 13 mile routes around metro Atlanta

If you are looking for a low contact volunteer experience, being a Second Helpings Atlanta Food Rescue Driver will be perfect for you.

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ACLU of Georgia, Hands On Atlanta Join Forces to Recruit Poll Workers for Georgia Elections

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ATLANTA – The ACLU of Georgia and Hands On Atlanta are joining forces to recruit volunteers, so that our state has enough poll workers to run effective elections. The ACLU of Georgia created a poll worker recruitment program to prevent the State from a repeat of the massive failure experienced during the June 9th primary election, in which countless Georgians were deprived of their constitutional right to vote.

During the primary, many poll workers dropped out due to the risk of contracting COVID-19, poll worker recruitment efforts and/or websites failed to be clear how one becomes a poll worker and were hard to find, and some Georgians who asked to serve as poll workers never received any response. Many of the poll workers were also insufficiently trained, which led to the chaos of long lines, inoperable voting machines, and misinformation regarding provisional and absentee ballots.

Given the particular circumstances of our time and the fact that 72 is the average age of poll workers throughout the state, the ACLU of Georgia’s program seeks to recruit younger citizens who are at lower risk of COVID-19 complications, lawyers committed to understanding the ins and outs of election law and administration, and/or tech-savvy individuals who can help keep the electronic voter machines up and running. 

“We are thrilled that Hands On Atlanta is partnering with us to answer the call to be involved to help recruit poll workers,” said Christopher Bruce, political director of the ACLU of Georgia. “Civic-minded citizens are key to protecting our sacred right to vote.”    

“As the late representative John Lewis said, ‘The vote is precious. It’s almost sacred.’ Increasing access and rights to voting is at the core of our vision to make Atlanta the most civically engaged and equitable community in the world. We couldn’t be more excited to support the ACLU of Georgia’s efforts to recruit poll workers – supporting Rep. Lewis’s life’s work and ensuring everyone in Atlanta has the opportunity to vote.” said Jay Cranman, President and CEO of Hands On Atlanta.

Ready to learn more and get involved? We’re hosting a free, informational webinar (on Sept. 1 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm) on why poll workers are needed and how you can sign up.


For more information on the ACLU of Georgia’s Poll Worker Recruitment Program, visit acluga.org/pollworkers.

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Spread Kindness, Not the Virus

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Looking for a way to let your neighbors know you can help, if they need you? We’ve put together some “Kindness Cards” to help you spread kindness during the pandemic by reaching out and offering support to friends and neighbors.

These are especially helpful if you know any older or isolated individuals. You can make them feel supported, safe, and less lonely during self-quarantine by offering support via our “Kindness Cards”.

How it Works

Print Cards

  1. Download greeting card template

  2. Fill out with your information

  3. Send to neighbors or friends by mail, dropping off, or via email

Digital Cards

  1. Download the social media card (it’s like a photo)

  2. Post it on your favorite social platform (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

  3. Write a brief explanation of how/why you’re offering help and include contact details - “Send me a private or direct message” or “Comment on this post with how I can help”

  4. Click post!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.  


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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!

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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. 

 
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