For the 2023 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 2,500 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools at 250 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around our three strategic impact areas - Food Security, Educational Equity and Environmental Sustainability. Check out all the impact in this recap.
Introducing the 2024 Hands On Atlanta Civic Fellows
Thousands of volunteers pack 1.5 million meals for families across Metro Atlanta
Over the course of just 2 days, close to 6,000 volunteers came together to pack almost 1.5 million meals that will be distributed here locally in Metro Atlanta. Hands On Atlanta was there with support staff volunteers to ensure the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena and the 9/11 Day of Remembrance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium hit their meal packing goals. Learn more about these fun and meaningful events and how you can get involved in our fight against food insecurity.
Spring has officially been served!
The 2023 Hands On Atlanta Spring for Service was bigger and more impactful than ever! Throughout April 2023 (Global Volunteer Month) 4,000 people served 13,000 hours at more than 1,000 projects across metro Atlanta. We engaged, connected, learned, shared, inspired, and invested in a more engaged and equitable Atlanta. Learn more about the impact created and lives changed over on our blog.
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Hannah Jo Huling
This month, we’re excited to shine a light on Hannah Jo Huling, a tutor at Scott Elementary who has been making an immediate impact in the lives of her students. Hannah Jo is the real deal when it comes to showing up authentically and building strong relationships with students, teachers, and leadership at Scott Elementary. Her work ethic has not gone unnoticed and she’s received endless compliments from the team at Scott.
Meet Maranie Brown, student of the community
Maranie Brown is a dedicated volunteer and civic leader focused on creating equity-minded leaders and promoting technical skills in underrepresented communities. Maranie is the 2023 Program Co-Chair for LEAD Atlanta and President of Outstanding Atlanta, in addition to serving with several other organizations and programs, including the Hands On Atlanta 2023 Civic Leadership Program. In this spotlight, Maranie shares her passion for service and the importance of being a student of the community.
Meet Shah O. Martin: The Friendly, Helpful, and Awesome Volunteer Making a Difference in Atlanta!
Shah O. Martin has been Hands On Atlanta’s leading volunteer for FY23, volunteering 56 times for 220 hours! Shah is a shining example of how one person's kindness and dedication can make a positive impact in their community. His friendly, helpful, and awesome nature truly embodies the spirit of volunteering, and Atlanta is lucky to have him. In this volunteer spotlight, get to know what drives Shah to make service a lifestyle.
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