The Atlanta Hawks are rallying the Atlanta community to pack more than 1 million meals for Georgia families facing food insecurity. The Million Meal Pack happens July 16 at State Farm Arena and we need about 200 Support Staff volunteers to help ensure the meals get packed so families get fed.
A Smashing Success: Reviewing the 2022 Spring for Service
For Hands On Atlanta, spring is the season where we take time to recognize the people, the organizations and the events that make Atlanta a little more engaged and equitable and fundraise to continue our essential work. In celebration of Global and Georgia Volunteer Month, this past April, was one of our best spring’s ever! Here’s a recap of what happened.
Leo Flemming on fueling Flavor Foward
Leo Flemming is passionate about fighting food insecurity as a volunteer and experimenting in social entrepreneurship through an effort called Flavor Forward. Next year, Leo will leverage his passions as a Civic Engagement Fellow at Westminster - a program that offers volunteer service opportunities on and off campus throughout the year for all ages, including special Family Service Days, an annual Habitat for Humanity build, fundraising, and special projects.
Learn more about Leo’s efforts to feed those in need and how you can help.
Krista Pierce is out to prove that actions big and small can change lives
From critical conversations to direct action, Rose Caplan uses service to engage in ATL
Rose Caplan is a regular volunteer with the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End, L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, and M. Agnes Jones Elementary School. She’s using her passion for service as a way to open the door to real connections, conversations and change.
Learn more about why Rose serves and where she’ll be volunteering next.
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.
Chad Livsey is cleaning Atlanta, one neighborhood at a time
Tanjanae Walker on believing in YOURSELF AND others for a better community
Georgia State University senior and Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellow, Tanjanae Walker, is a regular volunteer with Trees Atlanta, Books for Africa and session leader for our virtual, Disco program!
Tanjanae recently shared why they’re committed to a more equitable Atlanta and the value of everyone’s role in our community.