Hands on Atlanta needs more hands
Published on September 30, 2008 by The Sentinel
An estimated 15,000 volunteers will participate in the 18th annual Hands On Atlanta Day on Saturday, Oct. 4.
This is an important day for Atlanta’s neighborhoods and communities, and they need help to make it a success. Volunteers will help teach, feed, assist, revitalize and reach out to Atlantans in need.
Hands On Atlanta, along with presenting sponsor Accenture, UNITE Compassion In Action Weekend and Gwinnett Great Days of Service, will host more than 200 projects in the metro area.
Projects begin at 9 a.m. Volunteers can select a project depending on their interests and skills via the Hands On Atlanta Web site.
After the volunteer projects, Hands On Atlanta invites participants to Centennial Olympic Park to celebrate the day’s accomplishments. The Celebration of Service party will include refreshments and live entertainment.
Hands On Atlanta is a non-profit organization that partners with more than 400 service organizations and schools to provide volunteer opportunities to individuals, families and corporate and community groups. Go to Hands On Atlanta at www.handsonatlanta.org for registration.
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