We’re excited to introduce our newest Hands On Hunger cohort! Since 2018, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’ve led 10 cohorts of pantries through our intensive 2 year capacity-building program, with this being our 11th.
2024 9/11 Day in Review | Atlanta Remembers What We're Capable of Doing Together
For the last 5 years, we’ve gone big to commemorate the 9/11 Day of Remembrance. The day of service that originated in an effort to “take back the day,” highlights the good that can be created when we unite in service. Together, more than 1,400 volunteers packed 510, 336 meals. The meals were donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank for distribution to families across the region.
Meet Five Points Farm + Community Garden: Creating green spaces throughout Atlanta's Downtown!
We’re excited to feature nonprofit partner - Five Points Farm Community Garden! The Five Points Community Garden is known being a garden contained on top of the Five Points MARTA station - they've since expanded to create additional "points" around downtown. The garden is also a member of AgLanta Grows-A-Lot program where they share resources and information with other community gardens around metro Atlanta.
Meet Raveena Alli: A changemaker passionate about serving our community!
We’re ecstatic to introduce one of our amazing volunteers; Raveena Alli! Raveena is a first-year undergraduate at Georgia Tech here in Atlanta, majoring in International Affairs and Modern Languages as well as Public Policy with a plan to minor in Social Justice.
Learn more about Raveena in our interview below!
Meet Livable Buckhead: Making Buckhead a thriving place to work and live!
Championing Community with YMCA of Metro Atlanta
We’re excited to introduce one of our amazing nonprofit partners: YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is celebrating a whopping 166 years of serving our incredible community! Since 1858, they have been more than just a gym – they’re a community-driven powerhouse dedicated to addressing critical needs, fostering communities, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Read more about YMCA in our interview below!
Meet AmeriCorps Member Desmond Bright-Davies
Meet Desmond Bright-Davies, a volunteer, army veteran, and Social Emotional Learning Coach at Drew Charter School. While new to Atlanta, Desmond is creating an impact and in April was awarded the School Legacy Award for his impact at Drew Charter School.
Get to know Desmond, and all the good he is doing in our community!
Meet Rising Leader and AmeriCorps Member Jessika Prayor
Meet one of our amazing AmeriCorps members, Jessika Prayor. She is a graduate student at Walden University Graduate Student, and serves at Drew Charter School. In April, she was awarded a School Legacy Award for her lasting impact and leadership! In addition to AmeriCorps, Jessika is also a volunteer with Hands On Atlanta, and a mentor with Chicktime Conyers!