Credit: Phil Skinner
YMCA adaptive swim program gives kids with disabilities a chance to learn
The adaptive swim program at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta uses 1-on-1 lessons to help children with varied levels of physical, cognitive and developmental abilities
Credit: Phil Skinner
Running on faith: A Woodstock couple’s journey to health and hope
Nicole and Christopher Russell have lost more than 150 pounds with the help of Northside Hospital's Bariatric Program. Now, they're preparing for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Credit: Phil Skinner
Retiree finds her niche at food bank
Retiree Tonni Gillis wears gloves and a coat even on warm days, as her volunteer work at the Atlanta Community Food Bank is managing the facility's refrigerated goods.
Credit: Special to the AJC
Style, sparkle and support: Prom Closet removes financial barriers for some North Springs students
This year, North Springs High School in Sandy Springs offered a Prom Closet with new and gently used gowns, suits, accessories and more — with some gowns costing just $5.
Credit: Photo courtesy of GEM, Girls Empowerment Movement
Girls challenging girls: Let’s get physical
GEM, the Girls Empowering Movement, is a program where middle school girls help their peers to become more physically active.
Credit: Phil Skinner
Woman goes from homeless to hopeful with help from Atlanta nonprofit
‘I just knew I needed to get my kids to a safe space,’ she says after being displaced in Chicago
