The annual Hands On Atlanta Day on October 3 served as a kick-off to Campaign 2010 and a year-long 20th anniversary celebration for Hands On Atlanta.

Volunteers participated in projects that focused on combating hunger and homelessness and meeting environmental, educational and senior citizens’ needs in four neighborhoods across the city. U.S. Congressman John Lewis and several key leaders served alongside Hands On Atlanta founders and volunteers during this hallmark day of civic engagement.

The goals of Hands On Atlanta’s Campaign 2010 are to raise 500,000 volunteer service hours and $500,000 in donations. Hands On Atlanta President and CEO Gina Simpson said that through this campaign, Hands On Atlanta aims to increase capacity and support annual programming.

Hands On Atlanta has blossomed from a group of 12 volunteers 20 years ago to more than 37,000 volunteers today. HandsOn Network salutes the organization and the thousands of volunteers, donors and employees who strive to create change and improve the health of communities across Atlanta.


See Hands On Atlanta featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hands-on-founders-battled-160728.html

See photos of the Hands On Atlanta Day VIP Bus Tour: http://picasaweb.google.com/HandsOnATL/HandsOnAtlantaDay2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ6VmNr-vbLGnQE#