THE CITIZEN BLOG
THE CITIZEN BLOG
Meet Jeff Cantin: Nonprofit Legacy Awardee
We’re thrilled to introduce you all to Jeff Cantin. Jeff is a Major at the Atlanta Police Department, as well as a dedicated volunteer, and member of our Civic Leadership Program. After graduating from high school, he started working in public service, doing various events. This summer will make 30 years of his commitment to public service!
Nastassja Cockrell: Following her purpose through giving back
Meet Nastassja Cockrell, a fellow in our Civic Leadership Program whose passion has always been protecting the most vulnerable populations. She actively volunteers with Grl Give, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. In addition to volunteering she serves as the Vice President of the Sugarloaf Chapter of Grls ATL.
Connecting in the community with Edgar-Keiron Robinson
Meet Edgar-Keiron, a multifaceted professional dedicated to service in Atlanta. His background encompasses teaching, leadership, consulting and more! This made him well-prepared to contribute significantly to our Civic Leadership Program, serving with our Discovery Program. His knowledge, ambition, empathy, and optimism radiate through and showcase the amazing volunteer he is!
Empowering our girls with Crystal Mccorkle
Meet Crystal Mccorkle, a young professional dedicated to empowering others and serving her community. She is a creative, zealous, and fun-loving volunteer, a fellow in our Civic Leadership Program, and a Client Service Consultant.
Giving back while fulfilling your dreams with Timethea Slade
Timethea Slade is a dedicated volunteer and Senior studying Biology at Georgia State University! She is creative, sociable and committed to making a difference in Atlanta! She serves with our Discovery program and Giving Hands Food Pantry.
Get to know Timethea, her passion for service, and how she continues to give back while completing her degree!
Meet Adrien Chung, making a difference at St. Vincent De Paul!
Meet Adrien Chung, a dedicated volunteer making his mark with St. Vincent De Paul. Adrien has volunteered over 280 hours, and is passionate about education.
Meet David Enscore: a passionate volunteer dedicated to food insecurity
Meet David Enscore, a self employed volunteer making a difference at St. Vincent De Paul’s food pantry. New to volunteering, David started and kept going completing over 170 hours!
Volunteering and connecting communities with Shameka Fahie
Shameka Fahie is an avid volunteer and a Civic Leadership Program fellow. She has volunteered with variety of organizations including Junior League of DeKalb County (JLD), Boys & Girls Club, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and more. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the Finance & Operations Council on the Board of Directors at Junior League of DeKalb County. Along with volunteering, Shameka is the Senior Contracts & Grants Manager at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Get to know Shameka and how her volunteering journey is giving back to the community in numerous ways!