THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Touren Thurston
We’d like to take this time to focus on this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Touren Thurston. Touren is originally from Miami, Florida and would eventually relocate to Georgia in the name of service. Touren serves as a Social Emotional Learning Coach at Brookview Elementary where he thrives not only in SEL but also as a true mentor and ally to students.
5 Days of Building Dr. King's "Beloved Community"
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.
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Di'Avian Foster
As the member service year continues forward, we’d like to take this time to focus on this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Di'Avian Foster. We recently caught up with Di'Avian to learn a little more about her and why she’s chose a year of service with Hands On Atlanta:
6 Ways to Give Thanks for Thanksgiving
Tis the giving season and we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to do something good this Thanksgiving. From Saturday, Nov. 19-Saturday, Nov. 26 we have 125+ projects in need of extra hands. So, whether you’re looking to continue your family tradition of service or looking to start a new tradition with your friends, check out these featured opportunities to give back.
Host a drive for the holidays!
The holidays are approaching fast and we’re already getting a lot of requests for donating items or hosting drives to help those in need across metro Atlanta. We’ve laid out a step-by-step guideline and best practices to make your drive a big success.
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.
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.
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.