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Kip Thompson is running for inclusion and inspiring the next generation
By day, Kip Thompson is a Regional Marketing Manager at Veritiv, but by night, he’s a mentor to students through Junior Achievement and runner with the Kyle Pease Foundation. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his positivity empowers those around him to do more and give more. We recently caught up with Kip to talk about his service and where you can try to catch him next (if you can).
Make a Difference with DECA
DECA is a nonprofit student association that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management, and they will be hosting their annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta in April. DECA is bringing 20,000 high school students to Atlanta for the event, and they need more than 1,000 VOLUNTEERS to participate as judges for career-related competitive events at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 24 and/or 25.
The Art of Moving Forward | A look back at the 2022 MLK Days of Service
Dr. King once said, “If you can’t fly then run. If you can’t run then walk. If you can’t walk then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
It’s relentless forward motion, and as we all know, trying to tackle Atlanta’s most pressing needs is never easy. During the 2022 Hands On Atlanta MLK Days of Service, some of us went from flying to crawling in the matter of a few hours.
BUILDING THE “BELOVED COMMUNITY” FOR 2022 MLK DAYS OF SERVICE
Hands On Atlanta will host their annual MLK Days of Service, presented by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, from January 12-17, 2022. Throughout this winter tradition, Hands On Atlanta will mobilize thousands of volunteers at 75 projects supporting more than 30 partner schools and nonprofits across metro Atlanta.
9 PROJECTS TO RING IN THE HOLIDAYS
Are you in the giving spirit and looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back this holiday season? With a focus on fighting food insecurity, we’ve got your back with 9 hand selected projects (and a lot more) that are serving the community for the holidays.
How volunteering can feed those in need & soothe the soul
Traditionally, this time of year brings up many feelings of altruism. As we gather around our tables enjoying meals prepared by and shared with loved ones on dark, chilly evenings, the knowledge that others might not have a holiday meal or food in their cupboards is striking in contrast. Volunteering at a food bank, soup kitchen, or stocking a local free pantry are all wonderful ways to share the love with those who might not otherwise have access to healthy, fresh food.
Atlanta gives back BIG for Hands On Atlanta Week
For over thirty years, the first week in October in Atlanta, has been synonymous with perfect weather, college football, and the city’s largest day/week of service! The 2021 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week carried our city’s tradition, where thousands of volunteers stepped up and helped tackle our city’s most pressing needs!
700 Free Meals Distributed to Dekalb Students
Next Wednesday, October 6, Hands On Atlanta will be distributing 440 meal kits at International Community School (ICS) and 260 meal kits at McLendon Elementary School. Both schools serve more than 74% students who receive free or reduced priced lunch, so this event will reduce food insecurity for refugee, immigrant and local students during the five day fall break.