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People Helping People

The coronavirus pandemic has generated acts of kindness and new offers of service in Atlanta and North Georgia. The AJC is trying to help by sharing information for those who need help, along with stories to spotlight the ways our neighbors are stepping up to help. If your business or organization is offering community assistance related to the coronavirus emergency, please tell us about it. Send email to coronavirus@ajc.com For news updates by email, sign up for the AJC Coronavirus newsletter.

A student and his mentor test a robot at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, which received a grant through the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund for mentoring with a focus on both academic and social emotional support. Courtesy of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

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Dental exams are part of Good Samaritan Health Center's full circle wellness services, which include medical, dental, behavioral health, health education and food access services. Courtesy of Good Samaritan Health Center

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Good Samaritan provides full circle healthcare for those in need

How to help

A group of HopeWorks volunteers during one of their Saturday project days works to help seniors with tasks around their homes like yardwork and small repairs. In addition to managing two programs for helping seniors with their utilities, HopeWorks also has volunteer opportunities for churches, businesses and organizations who desire to provide a hand up for seniors in their community. Courtesy of HopeWorks

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HopeWorks helps seniors age in place

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HEAT Executive Director Jeffery Joseph is pictured with Carley Stephens, Gas South's manager of community affairs. Gas South recently gifted HEAT with a
$100,000 donation for 2022 to assist in their mission to help people in need with their energies needs.

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HEAT works to keep Georgia families warm

Atlanta Community Food Bank volunteers prepare food for distribution. Through its more than 700 nonprofit partners, the Food Bank helps more than 715,000 people get healthy food each year. Courtesy of Atlanta Community Food Bank

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Since it began in 2018, Heirborn has affected the lives of 1,060 women and children, given 75 cars, provided more than 3,800 rides and partnered with 38 nonprofit organizations to better meet the transportation needs of their clients. Courtesy of Heirborn

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Heirborn works with Atlanta nonprofits to provide transportation to single moms

A group working with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits prepares PPE supplies for distribution in Augusta, Georgia. Courtesy of Georgia Center for Nonprofits

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Georgia Center for Nonprofits expands services amid pandemic

One of TWR's main services is the Sweet Case Program, through which the groups provides duffle bags with supplies and a teddy bear to foster children. This is especially impactful for foster children when they have to move, because otherwise their belongings would usually be carried in a trash bag.

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The Marietta City School System installed Wi-Fi hotspots on school buses that went into densely populated areas on weekdays so students could get online. The state then created a “Wi-Fi Ranger” program that similarly equiped buses in 36 rural school districts. Now, the state Board of Education has approved $3 million to expand the program. It was among several COVID-19 expenses approved at a board meeting Tuesday. The state will also expand online classes for older students and finance library distributions of personal hotspots.

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