Eating local with Food Well
In Atlanta, three out of four residents don’t get their recommended 2.5 cups of vegetables every day. One in four children live in families that are food-insecure, and one in…
Read MoreGiving back to those who have given so much
Atlanta’s Veteran’s Empowerment Organization has helped more than 4,000 homeless veterans and their families find housing, job training, and supportive services. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the nonprofit provides a…
Read MoreDefying the Odds
When the odds seemed stacked against her, Lyric McGhee found solace in the living room of her sister’s apartment – specifically, the couch. “I had to sleep on the couch…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Dell McKinney
Meet Dell McKinney, our vice president of donor services. For one full week, he had the opportunity to be “on the ground” with front line staff. Throughout the week, he…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Curtis Sigur
While serving for four years in the Air Force as an aircrew life support specialist, Curtis Sigur was responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment was in perfect…
Read MoreLiving Small in Atlanta
In the 1960s and 70s, the average home size was 1,600 square feet for 3.5 people. Today, houses average 2,600 square feet for 2.5 people. As houses are getting bigger,…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Kelly Ngu
A Perfect Match Step one – tap your shoes on a sticky mat to remove rogue dust. Step two – place cloth covers over your shoes. Step three – put a hair net over your hair, or…
Read MoreOpportunity ATL Hosts Job and Resource Event at Goodwill
Event Designed to Connect Youth to Employment DECATUR, Ga. – Atlanta has more than 34,000 youth who are currently not in school nor employed. Frequently referred to as “opportunity youth,” these…
Read MoreHappiness on Two Wheels
Just as they outgrow shoes and clothes, kids outgrow bikes. In fact, more than eight million bikes are outgrown every year. What was once their perfect activity companion is now…
Read MoreTheatre-To-Go on the Good Works Show
As they say, “the show must go on.” And for Atlanta’s seniors, the show continues to play, wherever those seniors may be. Theatre-To-Go provides professional live theatre and interactive experiences…
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