THE CITIZEN BLOG — Hands On Atlanta

Andrew Botchwey changes batteries and lives

Spending most of the early portion of the pandemic playing video games and tinkering with electronics, Andrew was looking for a way to get out of the house and do something good. He started volunteering with Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) about a year ago, spending 2-3 hours a week cleaning and repairing wheelchairs, replacing batteries and testing them before they moved down to the thrift store showroom for sale.

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Andrew Botchwey changes batteries and lives

Spending most of the early portion of the pandemic playing video games and tinkering with electronics, Andrew was looking for a way to get out of the house and do something good. He started volunteering with Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) about a year ago, spending 2-3 hours a week cleaning and repairing wheelchairs, replacing batteries and testing them before they moved down to the thrift store showroom for sale.

Cece Webster GIVEs HER ALL TO THE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Cece Webster and her husband have been volunteering at the Community Assistance Center (CAC) for over 10 years. A retiree from the Coca-Cola Company with great business experiences, skills and financial well-being to give back, Cece has dedicated her time, talent and treasure to supporting this organization who optimizes her values, are good stewards of their resources, have effective/efficient processes and is future thinking and goal oriented.

Mentoring entrepreneurs with Roxann S. Smithers, Esq.

Roxann S. Smithers, Esq. is a founding Attorney at Smithers + Ume-Nwagbo, LLC. When she’s not practicing law, she supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs through Emory’s Start:ME Accelerator. From helping with their business plans, financials and projects to connecting these small business owners to other resources and opportunities, Roxann enjoys watching entrepreneurs grow and find success.

Silas Howerton Rallies students to Fights Food Insecurity

Many may assume that college is solely a time for attending classes, making memories with friends, and finding a job after graduation. But for Silas Howerton, a sophomore at Georgia Tech, that’s far from the case. Silas, a pre-health studies major on the pre-med track, is a point of light for many organizations and budding service leader in Atlanta.

Julie Smith Volunteers for a more equitable Atlanta

Living in an international city that is an important part of the Civil Rights Movement, Julie Smith wants Atlanta to be at the forefront of improving race relations. She educates others on the history of civil rights in our country, and how each of us have the ability to make changes to protect human rights all over the world at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.