Standing in the Pajama Program space feels like being at sleepover at a Barnes and Noble – a true haven for a child’s imagination. Here, program staff and volunteers help children and families establish their nighttime routines, including bedtime stories; the (proven) theory being that how a child performs in the classroom is actually determined the night before, in how well they sleep.
Kim Harrison is Making a Difference in Her Community, One Pantry at a Time
SETTING THE SERVICE PACE WITH DYLAN PACE
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Surya Green
We’d like to take this time to focus on this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Surya Green. Surya relocated from Temple, Texas and serves as a Social Emotional Learning Coach at Young Middle School. Surya has stepped in and established herself as a trustworthy and knowledgeable resource to students and the team at Young. Surya thrives under pressure and constantly goes the extra mile for her students each chance that she gets.
9 Ways You Can Support Students Today!
It’s a true comment on Atlanta that we have so many schools, organizations, companies and individuals offering up creative solutions to help students be the best they can be. Want to make a difference for the next generation of leaders, but don’t know where to start? Read on to find the perfect way for you to serve.
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Touren Thurston
We’d like to take this time to focus on this month’s AmeriCorps Member Spotlight, Touren Thurston. Touren is originally from Miami, Florida and would eventually relocate to Georgia in the name of service. Touren serves as a Social Emotional Learning Coach at Brookview Elementary where he thrives not only in SEL but also as a true mentor and ally to students.
5 Days of Building Dr. King's "Beloved Community"
Thousands of volunteers helped Hands On Atlanta and over 50 of our nonprofit and school partners improve food security and educational equity for families and students, improved the environment and sustainability across metro Atlanta and so much more throughout the 8 days in September - culminating on Sept. 27, 2022, Arthur Blank's 80th birthday.
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