Serving others is Natalie Moore’s passion and purpose. Natalie has been a dedicated volunteer with Hands On Atlanta, (a member of our 2021/22 Civic Leadership Program) the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Habitat for Humanity and hopes to make a legacy that inspires others to serve.
Learn more about why Natalie is fighting food insecurity and where she’ll be volunteering next.
What impact areas or pressing needs facing Atlanta do you care about most? Why?
Food Insecurity! The pandemic opened up a greater visible need for food for families including those who were employed full time. It is heartbreaking to see so many people in need of assistance in a country of riches. No one should every go to bed without food. Romans 12:13 states “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” It is my passion and purpose to serve others.
“Our community is not just where we live, work, eat, play or just visit. Our community is also filled with like minded people who want to make a change in the world.””
What do you love most about the organization you volunteer with? Why do you volunteer with them?
What I love the most about the organizations that I volunteer is their impact on making life better for others in the/our community. Our community is not just where we live, work, eat, play or just visit. Our community is also filled with like minded people who want to make a change in the world.
Can you share a memorable highlight or moment you've experienced that might motivate others to volunteer?
A memorable moment from past volunteer opportunities was to hear the number of families that would be fed by sorting and packing non perishable items. It is so impactful when you hear that what you have done in 3 hours will impact hundreds of families (not just people). No one should ever go to bed hungry.
Volunteering in April? Share where, when and if others can join you or how they can get involved.
Yes, I will be volunteering with Hands On Atlanta with the Discovery program. I'm sure there will be another opportunity but I have not nailed it down yet. Absolutely, I would love for others to volunteer with me.
Anything else you think our community should know about you, your volunteer service, or your commitment to Do Something Good!
I hope and pray that my commitment to serving others will inpsire others to do the same - be of service. It is very fulfilling when you know that the time you spent volunteering is helping someone else, changing someone’s life, while making an impact in the world. I often wonder what will others say about my acts of service when I am no longer alive. Will they say - she truly had a heart to serve others and inspired others to do the same while working hard to make a change in the community? At least that's my hope.
Inspired by Natalie’s story?
Help us engage and highlight incredible efforts like hers, by making a donation to Hands On Atlanta. It takes hard work AND financial support to tackle Atlanta’s most pressing needs. When you let our hands be yours, every $1 invested turns into $6 of economic impact! Donate now and help ensure a more civically engaged and equitable Atlanta.
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