Events, ATL Community
Tim Adkins
Connection, fun and impact highlight the 2024 ...

For the 2024 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 3,000 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools across 300 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around Food Security and Hurricane Helene relief efforts, but volunteers created meaningful impact in all kinds of areas including building bikes, park beautifications, tutoring elementary students and so much more!

News
Tim Adkins
FOOD SECURITY AND HELENE RELIEF HIGHLIGHT ...

Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, to mobilize close to 5 ,000 volunteers, serving over 10,000 hours at more than 200 projects in support of more than 50 nonprofit and schools.  

Kahiah Polidore
Introducing our Class of 2026 Hands On Hunger ...

We’re excited to introduce our newest Hands On Hunger cohort! Since 2018, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’ve led 10 cohorts of pantries through our intensive 2 year capacity-building program, with this being our 11th.

Kahiah Polidore
Congratulations to our 2024 Hands On Atlanta ...

The 2024 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially graduated as the largest cohort of Civic Fellows in program history.

MLK Days of Service
Kahiah Polidore
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

americorps

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Rue Randall

We are so excited to introduce you to this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Rue Randall!

Rue brings passion, purpose, and a powerful vision to everything she does—from her role as a Teaching Assistant in the classroom to her journey as a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education. With a heart rooted in service and a deep commitment to equity in education, Rue joined AmeriCorps to pour into the very communities that shaped her.

Meet AmeriCorps Member - Chase Crosby

Chase Crosby, an AmeriCorps member and dedicated Student Support Skills coach at ASA Hilliard, brings a unique blend of passion and purpose to his role. With a background in psychology and aspirations to specialize in Clinical Psychology with a focus on children, Chase saw AmeriCorps as the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact. 

Learn more about Chase’s AmeriCorps journey below!

Meet Rising Leader and AmeriCorps Member Jessika Prayor

Meet one of our amazing AmeriCorps members, Jessika Prayor. She is a graduate student at Walden University Graduate Student, and serves at Drew Charter School. In April, she was awarded a School Legacy Award for her lasting impact and leadership! In addition to AmeriCorps, Jessika is also a volunteer with Hands On Atlanta, and a mentor with Chicktime Conyers!

AmeriCorps Spotlight: Myles Griffin

We are so excited to introduce you to this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Myles Griffin! Myles is an academic tutor at Young Middle School, whose journey goes beyond the surface of service. 

Myle’s joined AmeriCorps because he loves serving the community. He stated “the opportunity to help my local community is more than just a noble cause; it is a character-building experience that I wholeheartedly embrace. There's a unique feeling that comes with building bonds while working towards something greater than ourselves." 

Delving into the day-to-day experiences, Myles expressed a deep appreciation for his role in working with students. He hopes to better understand the metro school system and the confidence to act when help is needed. What he enjoys most is how much the students love chess and their interest in Esports. Witnessing their commitment to something as complex as these activities has been truly fascinating in an academic setting.  

“Over time, I’ve seen students undergo tremendous transformations, emerging from their shells and forming new friendships, all stemming from a shared interest.”

Outside of the AmeriCorps duties, Myles leads a dynamic life filled with various passions. For fun, he enjoys competing in tournaments, coding software, creating art, playing my saxophone, and spending time with friends. He envisions a future filled with entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. In five years, he wants to either own a software business or running a non-profit organization.

Reflecting on what he loves most about Atlanta, Myles shares that this is his first time living in an area where the population is predominantly Black and feels empowered and inspired. He has learned a lot about himself, and feels like its genuinely made him a better person overall.

We appreciate Myle’s love for learning, ambition, and relentless effort to impact and transform the power of service. 

Are you interested in learning more about a year of service through the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program? Click here to see all the program benefits, what you’ll do and to start your application for the 2024-25 term.

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