THE CITIZEN BLOG — Hands On Atlanta

Stacey Chavis on using her time, talent, treasure and voice to make Atlanta a better community

Stacey Chavis leads a life of service. Her passion to support the needs of women, children and families in the Atlanta community makes her a regular volunteer with organizations like the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Voices for Georgia’s Children, Georgia Forward, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, Junior League of Atlanta, League of Women Voters, among several others.

Learn more about Stacey’s passion for service and where you can serve alongside her next.

Building a Beloved Community with Captain Aprille Moore

With over 16 years of experience in serving communities, Captain Aprille Moore is passionate about public safety and building a beloved community. When she’s not on duty as Unite Commander for Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, she regularly volunteers with Black Girls RUN!, Jack and Jill of America, Junior League of Dekalb County, youthSpark, and most recently InCommunity - serving as a 2022 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellow. Learn more about Aprille, her passion for serving others and how you can join her efforts in building Atlanta’s beloved community.

Natalie Moore IS FOLLOWING HER PASSION AND PURPOSE TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY

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.

Shannon Smith seizes the moment to do something good

Shannon Smith took on the Covid pandemic as an opportunity to discover new, more impactful ways she could give back to underserved youth. As a lawyer, her ability to think quick on her feet and execute has shined from the court room to the virtual classroom as a volunteer leader with the the Hands On Atlanta Disco (virtual Discovery) program. Shannon recently shared her motivation to give back and what you can do to make a difference.