THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
Stacey Chavis on using her time, talent, treasure and voice to make Atlanta a better community
Stacey Chavis leads a life of service. Her passion to support the needs of women, children and families in the Atlanta community makes her a regular volunteer with organizations like the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Voices for Georgia’s Children, Georgia Forward, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, Junior League of Atlanta, League of Women Voters, among several others.
Learn more about Stacey’s passion for service and where you can serve alongside her next.
Chad Livsey is cleaning Atlanta, one neighborhood at a time
Following in his grandfather’s footsteps to take ownership of reducing blight and litter, Chad Livsey organizes street and community clean up events through the Chad Livsey Project.
Learn more about what drives Chad to serve and how you can join him at their next event.
Tanjanae Walker on believing in YOURSELF AND others for a better community
Georgia State University senior and Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellow, Tanjanae Walker, is a regular volunteer with Trees Atlanta, Books for Africa and session leader for our virtual, Disco program!
Tanjanae recently shared why they’re committed to a more equitable Atlanta and the value of everyone’s role in our community.
Building a Beloved Community with Captain Aprille Moore
With over 16 years of experience in serving communities, Captain Aprille Moore is passionate about public safety and building a beloved community. When she’s not on duty as Unite Commander for Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, she regularly volunteers with Black Girls RUN!, Jack and Jill of America, Junior League of Dekalb County, youthSpark, and most recently InCommunity - serving as a 2022 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellow. Learn more about Aprille, her passion for serving others and how you can join her efforts in building Atlanta’s beloved community.
Natalie Moore IS FOLLOWING HER PASSION AND PURPOSE TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY
Serving others is Natalie Moore’s passion and purpose. Natalie has been a dedicated volunteer with Hands On Atlanta, (a member of our 2021/22 Civic Leadership Program) the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Habitat for Humanity and hopes to make a legacy that inspires others to serve. Learn more about why Natalie is fighting food insecurity and where she’ll be volunteering next.
Shannon Smith seizes the moment to do something good
Shannon Smith took on the Covid pandemic as an opportunity to discover new, more impactful ways she could give back to underserved youth. As a lawyer, her ability to think quick on her feet and execute has shined from the court room to the virtual classroom as a volunteer leader with the the Hands On Atlanta Disco (virtual Discovery) program. Shannon recently shared her motivation to give back and what you can do to make a difference.
Alice Audu on being grateful for the opportunity to do something good
With some extra time on her hands, Alice Audu has taken the opportunity to support students and fight food insecurity. She’s a Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellow, serving with our Discovery (the virtual DISCO edition) program and regularly volunteers with Give Girls a Chance. We caught up with Alice to learn more about her purpose and where she’ll be volunteering next.
Serving for the joy of it with Discovery volunteer, Kimberly Chinn
For long time Hands On Atlanta volunteer, giving back is all about the smiles. Whether she’s putting them on the faces of students in our Discovery program or they’re putting the smile on hers, volunteering is all about getting those grins. Learn more about what drives Kimberly to continue to serve youth and families and how you can help spread the joy to students for the 2022/23 school year.