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Your World.
Your Chance to Make it
Better.
Testimonials
“Serving as an AmeriCorps member has
strengthened my passion to continue to be a voice for children. Being an
AmeriCorps member has also increased my interest to serve my community.”
-Dorian Spears,
Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“Being in the Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps program has made me realize what I want to do
with my life. It has allowed me to see my special purpose in community service
and has given me many fulfilling experiences.”
-Kelly M. Mitchell,
Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“The AmeriCorps experience has opened
my eyes to social issues that I never knew existed
in the community. I am now motivated to dedicating my life to working on these
issues
and working with the people they affect the most.”
-Bernadette McFadden,
Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“It’s hard for me to label what
I’ll take from this experience.
So much has changed. I have
grown a lot as a person and I’ve gained confidence in my abilities.”
-Zach
Thompson, Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“My driving inspiration is
knowing that I have made an impact on the lives of the students
I have worked
with. It’s just been a great experience.”
-Stephanie
Conley, Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“I have a more heightened sense
of self-awareness. I will be more focused.
I am going to make a difference.
Our efforts may be small to us, but big to others.”
-Anthony Little, Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps
“Everyone is brilliant. They’re
just waiting for someone to help them break through.
Even the child who can’t read may be the best poet or actress waiting to happen.
[We can help] people to understand that they can have something to offer.”
-Kim Walker, Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps
“As soon as I walk in the door
I am surrounded by children asking, ‘Are you coming to read
with me today?’
Some of my students even want to call me ‘mom.’ It always brings home
to me why
I am here—why I’m doing this.”
-Carron
Tatum, Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
“By opening yourself to other
people, you open yourself to growth and friendship.
I’ve met people who I didn’t think I had much in common with, yet we live the
same life.”
-Morena
Lamothe, Hands On Atlanta
AmeriCorps
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