THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
Serving moms and babies with Helping Mamas!
Meet Helping Mama’s, our nonprofit partner serving mom’s and babies throughout Georgia. They’ve served over 200,000 individuals and provided over 3 million essential baby supplies. We had the chance to catch up with their team to learn more about their mission and impact!
2024 High Five Party | Celebrating 1,000,000 volunteers
Welcome to the Hands On Atlanta High Five Party and our 35th birthday celebration
We’re so thrilled to celebrate 35 year of mobilizing the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs. From service trailblazers like Michelle Nunn and Bill Bolling to Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ann Cramer, and so many others, our work exists because of individuals who embody the example of the saying, “it takes a village.”
LASTING IMPACT: MLK DAY 2024, 3 MONTHS LATER
The Hands On Atlanta MLK Days of Service serve as a day ON to give back and create equitable change across Atlanta, and this year helped to push us forward in our mission to mobilize the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs!
Throughout January 11-15, 2024, over 3,000 volunteers supported 50 nonprofits. We recently caught up with a few partners (Atlanta BeltLine, Hope Hill Elementary, and Wren’s Nest) to talk about the impact MLK Days of Service 2024 provided for them.
Keep reading to find out what happens after the buzz and excitement of the King holiday slows and these organizations get back to supporting their communities.
Giving back and fighting economic disparity with Kennedi Harris!
We’re excited to introduce you to Kennedi Harris, a bold, passionate, and ambitious volunteer! ! Her passion for volunteerism shines through in her work as a member of our Civic Leadership Program, and with various organizations throughout Metro Atlanta.
Fighting Hunger on the Weekends with Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta!
We’re excited to introduce you to Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, our nonprofit partner fighting food insecurity in our community! They began the 2022-2023 school year feeding roughly 800 children each weekend across 27 schools. With 2 years under their belt, we were excited to catch up with their team to discuss their mission, growth, and impact!
A Passion for Volunteering with Spencer Touat
We’re excited to introduce you to Spencer Touat. Spencer has volunteered with Hands On Atlanta since 2017, and served over 900 hours in the community! His dedication to service in Atlanta is truly telling of the words he uses to describe himself: Loyal, Attentive, and Consistent!
Serving Atl and Fighting Food Insecurity with Chantelle Hawkins
We’re excited to introduce you to Chantelle Hawkins, a member of our Civic Leadership Program! She shines brightly, reminding us of the power of collaboration and commitment to others. Through her words and actions, Chantelle embodies the essence of service, leaving an indelible mark on the community she calls home, here in Atlanta!