2-1-1 is United Way’s program that connects people in this area to resources they need. The daytime staff starts its shift at 7 a.m. with about 14 to 16 agents sitting on calls — it depends on the time of […]
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We all have the ability to be leaders in our community, but we have to be in tune with the needs of our community. That was one of the big takeaways from this year’s United Way of Greater Atlanta African-American […]
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On Feb. 11 — or 2/11— United Way celebrated National 2-1-1 Day. 2-1-1 is United Way’s program that connects people in this area to resources they need. The daytime staff starts its shift at 7 a.m. with about 14 to […]
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This post is written in response to “To climb from poverty, metro Atlanta’s poor children need positive role models” by David Pendered posted Jan. 6 in the Saporta Report. There is a common American narrative saying a kid should be […]
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United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership was formed in 2000 after Dr. Johnnetta Cole saw there wasn’t enough leadership positions for African-Americans in Greater Atlanta, AAP Director Bryan Vinson said. Since its formation, AAP has garnered more than 1,000 […]
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Did you know that United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) provides effective board governance training for professionals across the region? Over the past 25 years, the program has trained more than 2,200 graduates and connected them to nonprofit […]
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On behalf of the hundreds of children who are trafficked and exploited in Georgia every year, I would like to thank the over 3 million voters across the state who overwhelmingly voted yes on Amendment 2.
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On November 8, we have an important choice to make. Will we stand together as Georgians to help child victims of trafficking and exploitation?
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Our youth must be given the tools they need to reach their full potential. The reason I give back to my community is because when children thrive communities thrive.
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According to the late, great Muhammad Ali, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” His words serve as a cornerstone for the reason I’m a community volunteer.
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