We’re excited to introduce you to Black Girls Smile, our nonprofit partner that provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls.
Creating positive changes with Jacinta Lewis!
Meet Jacinta Lewis, a authentic, supportive, and passionate volunteer. When she’s not in the friendly skies as a Southwest Flight Attendant, she is giving back to the community. Jacinta is a member of our Civic Leadership Program, and a powerhouse changemaker!
Keeping greenspaces clean with Mike Kerfeld!
Meet Mike Kerfield, a volunteer dedicated to not only food insecurity, and housing affordability, but also sustainability. He is a member of our Civic Leadership Program, and describes himself as tall, positive and open-minded, all the makings of a fantastic volunteer!
Perserving Green Spaces with Piedmont Park
We’re excited to introduce you to Piedmont Park Conservancy our nonprofit partner fighting to preserve greenspaces in our community! Their mission is to enhance and preserve Piedmont Park as a vital, urban green space, and as a cultural and recreational resource that enriches the quality of life for all Atlantans.
Creating Healthy Choices with Omar King!
We’re excited to introduce you to Omar King, a member of our Civic Leadership Program leading the charge against food insecurity and preserving greenspaces! He describes himself as warm hearted, inquisitive, and genuine person, and these attributes ring true throughout his service in our city. In addition to volunteering, Omar is young professional working as the Finance & Accounting Systems Supervisor at UPS. We’re excited to watch him continue doing good in Atlanta, and inspiring others to join in the fun!
Serving moms and babies with Helping Mamas!
2024 High Five Party | Celebrating 1,000,000 volunteers
Welcome to the Hands On Atlanta High Five Party and our 35th birthday celebration
We’re so thrilled to celebrate 35 year of mobilizing the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs. From service trailblazers like Michelle Nunn and Bill Bolling to Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ann Cramer, and so many others, our work exists because of individuals who embody the example of the saying, “it takes a village.”
LASTING IMPACT: MLK DAY 2024, 3 MONTHS LATER
The Hands On Atlanta MLK Days of Service serve as a day ON to give back and create equitable change across Atlanta, and this year helped to push us forward in our mission to mobilize the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs!
Throughout January 11-15, 2024, over 3,000 volunteers supported 50 nonprofits. We recently caught up with a few partners (Atlanta BeltLine, Hope Hill Elementary, and Wren’s Nest) to talk about the impact MLK Days of Service 2024 provided for them.
Keep reading to find out what happens after the buzz and excitement of the King holiday slows and these organizations get back to supporting their communities.
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