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Introducing the 2023 Class of Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows
Hands On Atlanta is thrilled to introduce you to the 2023 class of the Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation!
Over the next 9 months, these 23 Civic Fellows will build and develop leadership and professional development skills through workshops, trainings and hands-on learning while supporting the needs of 24 partner nonprofits and schools across metro Atlanta. The diverse cohort features award-winning community leaders, doctors, students, retirees, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs from all ages, skillsets, and education levels.
Hands On Atlanta is thrilled to introduce you to the 2023 class of the Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation!
Over the next 9 months, these 23 Civic Fellows will build and develop leadership and professional development skills through workshops, trainings and hands-on learning while supporting the needs of 22 partner nonprofits and schools across metro Atlanta. The diverse cohort features award-winning community leaders, doctors, students, retirees, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs from all ages, skillsets, and education levels.
Each fellow will be responsible for organizing at least 1 project a month, recruiting and managing volunteers, fundraising and supporting Hands On Atlanta’s Days of Service, like MLK Day. They’ll also connect and build relationships with each other through quarterly socials.
Meet the fellows:
Karen Machuca-Barboza
Serving with Discovery
Karen serves as the Sr. Administrative Assistant to three Vice Presidents of Southern Operations (GA & TN) at Southern Company Gas. Karen is the co-chair of Atlanta Gas Light’s – HOLA (Hispanic Organization of Latin Advancement) Employee Resource Group and actively supports the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Ser Familia, and the Latin American Association.
Dr. Sean Bethune
Serving with Hope Atlanta
Dr. Bethune is the Deputy Head of School at Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School. Dr. Bethune has been a recipient of several awards and recognitions including a 2021 Georgia Southern University 40 under 40 and the 2021 Association for Supervision and Curriculum (ASCD) Emerging Leaders Award.
Maranie Brown
Serving with Black Girls Smile
Maranie is the V.P., Data Platform & Solutions within the Technology & Operations organization at BlackRock. She has been recognized as a "Rising Star" for outstanding contributions to the tech community, one of the Marietta Daily Journal / Cobb Life Magazine's "Top 20 Under 40", and a Woman to Watch in STEAM by Women in Tech.
Jade Calhoun
Serving with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Jade is an Events and Game Experience Analyst with AMB Sports + Entertainment. Jade has honed critical skills required to efficiently maintain great relationships with communities and organizations.
Tracy Dansby
Serving with Reflections of Trinity
Tracy is a “Georgia Peach” that loves to serve in Atlanta and on mission trips abroad. Her professional expertise is in the area of Finance, Logistics and Transportation. She currently serves as the Controller for her family’s Trucking business.
Dahab Hagos Fewell
Serving with Discovery
Dahab is a mission-driven leader with extensive experience leading complex and innovative initiatives across the social-impact sector. Through her strong commitment to community, over the past 15 years, Dahab has led program design and asset-based community development initiatives through her work with grassroots and mainstream organizations.
Snapper Freeman
Serving with Discovery
Snapper is a Community Relationship Manager with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the founder of Community Service Redirect, and he also serves as Chair of the Fan Ambassador Program for the Chick Fil-A Peach Bowl.
Chelsea Bynum-Grant
Serving with Discovery
Chelsea Bynum-Grant honorably served in the United States Army for nine years as an 88M (Motor Transport Operator) and a 25V (Combat Documentation/Production Specialist). She’s currently a Deputy Sheriff with the Community Engagement Unit of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Brian Greene
Serving with Aglanta
Brian is the Business Capabilities Lead for Thought Logic Consulting, a management consulting firm based in Atlanta. He is responsible for the firm’s Finance, HR, Sales & Marketing, Change Management and Organizational Transformation, and for establishing the strategic direction of firm offerings for those services.
Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan
Serving with Grady Health System
Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan is a Director at ORS Impact, focused on evaluation and social impact strategy. She’s also the Vice President of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals (2021-2023) and as the chair-elect for the American Public Health Association (APHA) Intersectional Council Steering Committee (ISC).
Kiara Jones
Serving with Discovery
Kiara Jones is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley that assists professionals and entrepreneurs in the serious stages of wealth accumulation with financial planning, investment strategy and risk management. Kiara currently volunteers with the Junior League of Greater Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and other nonprofits supporting child well-being, women and homelessness.
Emelie Leveille
Serving with C.H.O.I.C.E.S.
Emilie is a Digital Communications professional and a yoga instructor. Her journey led her to organizations like AMB Sports and Entertainment, where she provided optimal support for events like the Democracy Class Atlanta, AMBlank Community Day, MLK Day of Service and more.
Kaci Palmore
Serving with Discovery
Kaci is the author of four poetry books When the Love is Real, This Heart of Mine, Like Water, Absurdly Tiny Steps—and most recently, a self-help memoir entitled Growing In Joy. As a full-time entrepreneur, she assists both companies and individuals with writing, editing, and content creation needs.
Jemima Peddie, PMP
Serving with Out of Hand Theater
Jemima is a Project Manager with over 20 years of marketing experience. She has worked in finance, healthcare, and publishing. She is skilled in strategic implementation, team building, and risk management.
Mary Catherine Pelham
Serving with Hope Atlanta
Mary Catherine is the Associate Director of Residential Services at CaringWorks, Inc. She has been involved in numerous volunteer activities around Metro Atlanta and has been a member of the Junior League of Atlanta since 2017. Although her career is service-focused, she has always had a heart for volunteering and has continued to give back to her community outside of her work.
Mael-Sanh Perrier
Serving with Atlanta Community Toolbank
Mael is a full-time student who’s dedicates much of his time to volunteering and is devoted to helping make Atlanta an even better place to live. Mael is a Volunteer Administrator for Team Rubicon, as well as an AmeriCorps alumnus.
Andre Person
Serving with Discovery
Andre Person has been constructing powerlines for Georgia Power for 15 years. He’s also the president of their local volunteer organization within Georgia Power.
Monica Saddique
Serving with Discovery
Monica is finishing her last year at Clark Atlanta University receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Spanish. She looks to pursue a career in legal affairs and become an International Human Rights attorney.
Chelsea Scarlett
Serving with Discovery
Chelsea is currently an Assistant Director with Xcenda Innovative Field Solutions. She enjoys volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta and Dress for Success Atlanta. She is a member of Northlake Toastmasters, Junior League of Dekalb and Clark Atlanta University Alumni Chapter and Clark Atlanta University Guild.
Sakshi Sehgal
Serving with Discovery
Sakshi a first-year MD candidate at the Medical College of Georgia. She enjoys serving her community and volunteered at COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in the Atlanta area through the DeKalb Medical Reserve Corps during the pandemic.
Pam Sidhi
Serving with Clarkston Community Center
Pam is an innovative project and volunteer leader with a background in business management and international business. Now a full-time mom, Pam enjoys meeting new people and learning new perspectives, and digging into problems and solving them with modern technologies.
Christopher Stewart
Serving with the Wylde Center
Christopher H Stewart is a CyberSecurity professional in Atlanta, GA. and has been a volunteer in various organizations for over 17 years. Christopher has always prioritized volunteering, especially in the areas of bridging the education gap and financial literacy.
Erica Wyatt
Serving with Covington First
Erica is the Director of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) for ThyssenKrupp Materials, One Source Group Division. Erica serves as a Board member for Junior League of DeKalb and a member of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Decatur-DeKalb Chapter.
Interested in learning more about the Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program? You can get involved as a volunteer, sponsor a workshop or social, make a donation to support the program and more at https://www.handsonatlanta.org/civic-leadership
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8 Days of IMPACT - Looking back at the 2022 Hands On Atlanta Week
Thousands of volunteers helped Hands On Atlanta and over 50 of our nonprofit and school partners improve food security and educational equity for families and students, improved the environment and sustainability across metro Atlanta and so much more throughout the 8 days in September - culminating on Sept. 27, 2022, Arthur Blank's 80th birthday.
What does the city’s largest week of service look like? Well, for starters, it looks like a lot of fun!
Thousands of volunteers helped Hands On Atlanta and over 50 of our nonprofit and school partners improve food security and educational equity for families and students, improved the environment and sustainability across metro Atlanta and so much more throughout the 8 days in September - culminating on Sept. 27, 2022, Arthur Blank's 80th birthday.
Across the 200+ projects and events that took place, close to 1,000 volunteers sorted, packed or distributed 60,000 meals for local families, serving a combined 3,000 hours! That’s just some of the incredible impact made by volunteers. Here’s a closer look at a few of our highlighted projects and community events from across the week.
Westside Takeover at 970 W. Jefferson
About 100 volunteers from the Blank Family of Businesses and iVision came out to 970 Jefferson St. (home to the Hands On Atlanta warehouse and several of our nonprofit partners) for an action packed Westside Takeover, to support a variety of agencies alleviating food insecurity across Metro-Atlanta. Volunteers were greeted by Atlanta Community Food Bank founder, Bill Bolling, then sorted food and packed about 9,000 meals with Urban Recipe and Second Helpings Atlanta, sorted 7 boxes of seeds and filled 500 seed packets for donation and painted 70 garden tools for Food Well Alliance to use in urban gardens & farms, and partnered up with Westside Future Fund to clean up the surrounding Westside neighborhoods.
STEAM Pop-Up at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
Hundreds of volunteers from the Blank Family Foundation, Chick-Fil-A, and the Braves Foundation built 20 little libraries & 1,600 STEAM kits at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. The STEAM kits were distributed to about 150 “Littles” during the Science ATL Pop-Up on September, 24. The libraries were built with the help of the Atlanta Community Toolbank and painted by the “Littles” then distributed to parks across Metro Atlanta in partnership with Park Pride.
Beautification at Centennial Academy and the Blank Family YMCA
Volunteers from Alston & Bird, Georgia Natural Gas, and HOK supported the Blank Family YMCA and Centennial Academy through the arts! Thanks to our partners at Paint Love and Learning in Color, volunteers painted and sealed little libraries, walls and rooms throughout both locations and 2 huge, motivational murals and 3 classrooms. Volunteers also read to over 100 students. Monique Lee, Associate Executive Director at the Metro Atlanta YMCA led the charge, with a big welcome and thank you to the volunteers!
Meals4Kids pack at the Hands On Atlanta Warehouse
Volunteers from the Blank Family Foundation and Georgia Power packed nutritious, shelf-stable food into bags for students at the International Community School in Dekalb County - many of who are refugees or otherwise immigrating from other countries. The volunteers also wrote notes of encouragement cards with candy to support literacy engagement.
Beautification at John Lewis Invictus Academy
Volunteers were greeted at John Lewis Invictus Academy by Principal Dr. Ramon Garner, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, Dr. Lisa Herring, Garry Lowe, Vice Chair of the John Lewis Legacy Institute and Hands On Atlanta co-founder Elise Eplan. Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders were also on hand to help with a variety of beautification projects including building and painting 6 picnic tables, 6 garden bed builds, about 100 sidewalk paintings, and landscaping. This was the final project of Hands On Atlanta Week, helping to celebrate Arthur Blank's 80th birthday!
More Good that happened during Hands On Atlanta Week
The Komen Georgia More Than Pink Walk raised $450,000 for breast cancer research, care, support and advocacy!
The AIDS Walk Atlanta Festival and 5k raised close to $400,000 to support and care for Georgians living with HIV/AIDS
The 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival showcased 80 short and full feature films for an in-person and virtual experience. You can watch the trailers and purchase tickets to watch individual films here.
100 runners participated in the OneDigial Dash Corporate Crusaders team, racking up over 2100 miles from more than 290 runs throughout the week! Their team fundraised for Bert’s Big Adventure, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Safekids Georgia and Hands On Atlanta!
Atlanta falcons mike ford and chris lindstrom spent time with students at john lewis invictus and helped beautify the school’s front entrance.
Volunteers from Ryan Companies served with Trees Atlanta, Weeding & Mulching 95 Trees!
Volunteers from Ryan Companies served with Trees Atlanta, Weeding & Mulching 95 Trees!
200 volunteers from Cognizant, Morris Manning and Martin, LLP, Chick-fil-A, UPS, Carmax and Schneider served over 300 hours at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Together, they helped sort and pack 40,000 pounds of food, prepping 34,000 meals for families across metro Atlanta!
Freddie was the hardest working volunteer all week - he was everywhere!
200 volunteers from Cognizant, Morris Manning and Martin, LLP, Chick-fil-A, UPS, Carmax and Schneider served over 300 hours at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Together, they helped sort and pack 40,000 pounds of food, prepping 34,000 meals for families across metro Atlanta!
200 volunteers from Cognizant, Morris Manning and Martin, LLP, Chick-fil-A, UPS, Carmax and Schneider served over 300 hours at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Together, they helped sort and pack 40,000 pounds of food, prepping 34,000 meals for families across metro Atlanta!
Over 172,000 meals packed for metro Atlanta families for the 2022 9/11 Day of Service
On Monday, September 12, close to 400 volunteers spent the day at the Georgia World Congress Center packing more than 172,000 meals for families across metro Atlanta, commemorating the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
Photos by City of Atlanta Government
On Monday, September 12, close to 400 volunteers spent the day at the Georgia World Congress Center packing more than 172,000 meals for families across metro Atlanta, commemorating the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.
Now an annual day of service in Atlanta, this is the 3rd year Hands On Atlanta has partnered with MyGoodDeed (d.b.a. 9/11 Day) the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that created the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Their mission is to take back the day, transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a national day of doing good, and in the process rekindle the spirit of unity that arose in America in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Together, we’ve engaged thousands of volunteers and packed over 500,000 meals for metro Atlanta families!
Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens and members of the Mayor’s Office joined the meal pack and spoke to the volunteers, sharing his energy, the impact and power of today’s event and thanking all the volunteers and organizers for their efforts.
For this year’s event we teamed up with Meals of Hope, Brave Public Relations, the Georgia World Congress Center, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank (the recipient of the 172,000+ meals) for a meaningful and fun day of service. Guest emcee and WSB-TV evening anchor, Karyn Greer kept the energy in the room electric and brought authenticity to the work and the purpose of uniting in service.
Ashley Graylee, a volunteer from Novelis summed up the event perfectly saying, “Coming together and doing something good for others, it just feels good, and it feels like 21 years later we are still honoring those who have lost so much.”
Learn more about 9/11 Day and how you can get involved at www.911day.org and for more meal packing opportunities and events or to discover other ways to fight food insecurity across metro Atlanta visit www.handsonatlanta.org/food.
feeling inspired?
You don’t have to wait to do something good. From September, 20-27, 2022, we’re teaming up with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for Hands On Atlanta Week - Atlanta’s biggest week of service. There are hundreds of opportunities and events you can sign up for addressing food insecurity, education, environmental sustainability and more throughout the week.
8 Things to do for Hands On Atlanta Week
If you can’t tell by the amount of projects and events we’re promoting the week of September 20-27, we’re stoked for the 2022 Hands On Atlanta Week presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation! So, to help get you out of the office/home and into the community as quick as possible, we’ve pulled together this list of 8 Things to do for Hands On Atlanta Week to help get you started.
If you can’t tell by the amount of projects and events we’re promoting the week of September 20-27, we’re stoked for the 2022 Hands On Atlanta Week presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation!
With so many awesome and impactful opportunities to get involved, it can sometimes feel like trying to find something to watch on Netflix - spending more time scrolling and searching than actually watching. So, to help get you out of the office/home and into the community as quick as possible, we’ve pulled together this list of 8 Things to do for Hands On Atlanta Week to help get you started:
Sign up to be a poll worker through the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
On September 20, 2022, celebrate National Voter Registration Day (a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy) by signing up to be a poll worker. If you’re a “techie” your help is most needed to manage the electronic voting machines.
Be one of 5000 guests at 500 tables across metro Atlanta
On September 21, 2022 join Equitable Dinners and rock your civic engagement by being in the 5000. Launched by a one person play, each table will share stories, connect with strangers and neighbors, and be inspired to make a positive difference.
Pitch in for the Piedmont Park Green Market
Have fun volunteering while enjoying the fresh air, learning about locally grown produce and supporting the Piedmont Park Conservancy on September 24, 2022! Green Market volunteers play an important role in supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging sustainable communities.
Sign up for Discovery
Interact with students from Title 1 schools in the Metro Atlanta community. In a structured environment, volunteers will help students have new experiences and visualize brighter through enriching activities.
Volunteer with the AIDS Walk
Volunteers help bring our walk to life! Volunteer with AIDS Walk Atlanta on Saturday, September 24, 2022 to gain some knowledge and give back to your community. Sign up and volunteer to be a part of the magic.
Join the AUMI Recovery Walk
By volunteering with the Antioch Urban Ministries, Inc. Recovery Walk, you’ll help heighten awareness of drug addiction, foster fellowship and to collaborate resources within the community.
Volunteer at Five Points Farm
Head downtown on Sunday, September 25 to help one of Atlanta's most unique community gardens - the Five Points Farm - a member of the AgLanta Grows-A-Lot program. Volunteers help with weeding, planting, watering, harvesting and doing site beautification projects.
Help at the National Black MBA Atlanta Conference
As a volunteer with the National Black MBA Association 44th Annual NBMBAA® Conference, you can expand your network, share your skills, gain experience, and have an impact on the efficient operation and continued success of the Conference. Various shifts and roles start September 27, 2022.
BONUS:
Gather your family and friends to volunteer to pick up litter on the Beltline on a day and location convenient for you! Check out this DIY opportunity and help keep the Beltline clean and safe for everyone.
Explore ALL of the ways you can do something good for the 2022 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week!
CELEBRATE SERVICE WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA WEEK 2022
The 2022 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, looks to engage 10,000 people in support of 50 nonprofits and schools with over 200 unique and meaningful volunteer projects and events from Sept. 20-27, 2022. The eight days of service will be celebrated alongside Arthur Blank’s 80th birthday, highlighting his commitment to a more equitable and engaged Atlanta.
Atlanta’s largest week of doing good to mobilize thousands for eight days of service from Sept. 20-27, 2022
The 2022 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, looks to engage 10,000 people in support of 50 nonprofits and schools with over 200 unique and meaningful volunteer projects and events from Sept. 20-27, 2022. The eight days of service will be celebrated alongside Arthur Blank’s 80th birthday, highlighting his commitment to a more equitable and engaged Atlanta.
From the launch of early voting to fighting food insecurity to protecting our environment, each day of Hands On Atlanta Week will be themed to highlight a specific impact area of focus. Marquee events for the week include a mural painting, beautification and book drive at the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA, a large meal packing event at 970 Jefferson St. (home of West Side Future Fund, Food Well Alliance, Urban Recipe, and Second Helpings Atlanta), and a STEAM kit pack and little library build with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.
“We are honored to partner with Hands On Atlanta for a wonderful week of service in Atlanta – a city that our Chairman, Arthur Blank loves with his whole heart. This week is a time for us to host meaningful service events that are important to the city and align with our priority areas of giving. From supporting youth by providing access to books, to positively impacting Atlanta’s Westside through healthy food access - we are excited to serve. This is also a time for celebration as we recognize Arthur’s 80th birthday and his incredible impact on the Atlanta community,” said Fay Twersky, President of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
The Atlanta community is invited to join in the celebration of service all week long. Participants can expect hundreds of meaningful and safe in-person and engaging virtual projects and even be a few surprises.
“The quickest way to solve the growing, immediate challenges in our community is by serving others. We’re thrilled to have the support and partnership from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and over thirty corporate sponsors for Hands On Atlanta Week, to bring service to thousands across metro Atlanta – providing opportunities for those who need some help and for those who want to help,” said Jay Cranman, President and CEO of Hands On Atlanta.
Hands On Atlanta Week will take place from Tuesday, Sept. 20 – Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Learn more and sign up to serve with your family and friends at: www.handsonatlanta.org/week
Celebrate + Support Democracy
The 2022 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, powered by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, will kick-off supporting Democracy with National Voter Registration Day!
The 2022 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, powered by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, will kick-off supporting Democracy with National Voter Registration Day!
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 4.7 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date.
more ways to do something good
Become a Poll Worker
Georgia citizens interested in becoming a poll worker can complete a short form at www.GaPollWorker.com. This year we especially need tech-savvy workers to help manage the electronic voting machines.
Food Pantry Warehouse Associate
Volunteers will assist BTG with loading/unloading food deliveries; with weighing, sorting, and storing food; preparing food boxes; and organizing and cleaning warehouse.
Warehouse Warrior with Helping Mamas
Help ensure basic needs (diapers, period products, etc.) are met for women and children by assisting with general warehouse work and processing donations.
Meal Distribution with Streetwise
Pack food boxes, sort food, load food into our clients' cars, assist in Farmers Market & clothing room. Volunteers will also assist with operational and administrative tasks.
HANDS ON ATLANTA WEEK
Join Atlanta’s biggest week of service Sept. 20 - 27, 2022! Explore more in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities and events here.
Fight Food Insecurity + Hunger
Our partner organizations on the frontlines of the fight for food security (often working on shoestring budgets) rely solely on volunteers to collect, organize and distribute food. Join us today to support their work.
According to our partners at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, food insecurity describes a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active and healthy life.
Before the pandemic, 1 in 7 children in the metro Atlanta area were identified as food insecure – but as a result of COVID-19 and it’s ripple effects, those rates have increase by around 20%. Since March of 2020, the Atlanta Community Food Bank experienced a 300% surge in requests for food assistance. In the same timeframe, Hands On Atlanta volunteers helped distribute almost 16 million meals to families across metro Atlanta.
Food is an urgent basic need – and those who struggle to feed their families, feel it each and every day. Students are unable to concentrate in the classroom, families who are food insecure experience more frequent and severe health issues, and socioeconomic growth is affected. The good news is, you can help. Our partner organizations on the frontlines of the fight for food security (often working on shoestring budgets) rely solely on volunteers to collect, organize and distribute food. Join us today to support their work.
more ways to do something good
Equitable Dinners
Be one of 5000 guests at 500 tables across metro Atlanta where people of all backgrounds come together to have vital conversations on race.
MUST Mobile Pantry
Volunteers will meet the bus on location in Marietta to help with pantry setup, client registration, food distribution, and clean up.
Food Box Distribution
Volunteers will set up the outdoor food distribution area, bring boxes and bags of food outside, load food into vehicles, and more!
Grady Fresh Food Cart
Volunteer at the Fresh Food Cart at the Grady Ponce De Leon Center and sort, pack and distribute food directly to patients.
HANDS ON ATLANTA WEEK
Join Atlanta’s biggest week of service Sept. 20 - 27, 2022! Explore more in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities and events here.
Protect ATL's Environment
Atlanta is the “City in the Trees” and we’re calling on you to help protect and preserve our greatest natural resource! Every little action counts, from taking a trip to the recycling center to removing invasive plants.
Atlanta is the “City in the Trees” and we’re calling on you to help protect and preserve our greatest natural resource! Every little action counts, from simply taking a trip to the recycling center to removing invasive plant species at your favorite park or volunteering at your local farmers market. We’re focused and committed to a greener, more sustainable Atlanta for generations to come.
more ways to do something good
Show your pride for the parks!
Park Pride believes great parks have the power to improve our quality of life and strengthen the fabric of our cities. We couldn’t agree more! Explore volunteer opportunities with Park Pride and their “Friends of the Parks.”
Wylde Center Plant Sale Prep
Help Wylde Center's Plant Sale preparation and operations, volunteers can come in with zero experience and leave ready to start their own garden.
Grace Community Food Pantry
Pantry volunteers will aid in sorting food items and stocking the shelves of the Food Pantry, and supporting other critical tasks.
Food Bank Distribution
Higher Calling Foundation is looking for volunteers to aid in food distribution to the DeKalb Community. You’ll pack and place food in vehicles.
HANDS ON ATLANTA WEEK
Join Atlanta’s biggest week of service Sept. 20 - 27, 2022! Explore more in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities and events here.