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What a week to remember! Hands On Atlanta Week 2026 proved, once again, that when Atlantans come together with purpose, amazing things happen.
In partnership with Be On Edgewood, this year’s Hands On Atlanta Week (October 4 - 11, 2026) brought people from every corner of our city to serve side by side — building connections, transforming spaces, and spreading love through action.
Meet the 2027 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows: Leading with Purpose & Passion While Serving Our Community. The 2027 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially begun! From October 2026 to May 2027, 31 Civic Fellows will drive positive change by organizing at least one volunteer project each month with their partner organizations.
Christian Parks is an AmeriCorps member passionate about mentorship, education, and personal growth. Through her service, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves while continuing to grow as a leader and educator. With a love for adventure, community, and inspiring youth, Christian brings positivity and purpose to everything she does. Learn more about her and her journey with AmeriCorps!
Christian Parks is an AmeriCorps member passionate about mentorship, education, and personal growth. Through her service, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves while continuing to grow as a leader and educator. With a love for adventure, community, and inspiring youth, Christian brings positivity and purpose to everything she does. Learn more about her and her journey with AmeriCorps!
We are thrilled to share that the 2026 cohort of Civic Fellows have graduated as Civic Leaders! On Thursday, April 23, our Civic Fellows completed their commitment to making Atlanta more engaged and equitable with a graduation ceremony at!
We’re thrilled to spotlight Dr. Rony Delgarde, who serves as the Founder and CEO of Global Paint for Charity! Service is not new to Dr. Rony, as he has been named among the 50 Most Influential Latinos and honored by the Metro Atlanta Chamber with the prestigious E3 Award for his contributions to sustainability, social impact, and economic empowerment! He’s the author of How to PAINT Change, a professor and speaker. Dr. Rony is inspiring others through his work, and is truly purpose drive, impact focused and resilient!
Learn more about Dr. Rony Delgarde, in our interview below!
We’re excited to spotlight Sarah Early, nominated for her natural leadership abilities and confidence! She’s an Atlanta native that’s been taking her love of service everywhere she goes, including college! Not only is she creative and determined, she’s resilient in all that she does. Sarah is currently a Sophomore at Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College in Louisiana, and participates in over 3 organizations while working, serving and completing school!
Learn more about Sarah in our interview below!
We’re excited to spotlight one of our newest Hands On Hunger pantries - Altar of Grace Food Pantry! They serve Snellville, GA and feed Gwinnett County families each month! Their mission is to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.