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WSB's Jovita Moore (left) who emceed the Agape fundraiser and CEO Nell Benn celebrate the Agape Empowerment Experience for Women and Girls.
Setting Kids Up for Success

Longevity is key Agape, a program that empowers and supports 200 underserved kids in grades…

Dedicated volunteer Andrea Jaron is the new executive director of Second Helpings Atlanta.
A GOOD EGG

Veteran volunteer takes helm of food driven nonprofit BY: Mickey Goodman Andrea Jaron, the new…

PLENTY TO CROW ABOUT

The Atlanta Hawks’ Million Meal Pack event surpasses its lofty goals STORY: Mickey Goodman Photos:…

Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell (right) salutes Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation honoree Jacques Murphy.
ANSWERING THE CALL

Area first responders honor Buckhead resident BY: Mickey Goodman When Buckhead resident Jacques Murphy walked…

A HOME OF THEIR OWN

Giving disabled persons the gift of independence BY: Mickey Goodman PHOTO: Jennie Helderman As parents…

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Helping unleash creativity in kids BY: Mickey Goodman Children’s book author and illustrator Lydia Mays…

MILITARY MENTORS

Encouraging entrepreneurship among veterans BY: Mickey Goodman “Twenty-five percent of veterans and spouses transitioning from…

Scottish Rite patients Lexie and Malachi Delaney pose with Lego character Emmet at the hospital's new Magic Mobile Unit.
MAKING MAGIC

Fun for young surgical patients BY: Mickey Goodman Lexie and Malachi Delany are all too…

SPREADING CHEER

Local company turning 85 performs 85 acts of kindness STORY: Mickey Goodman As the 85th…

PROVIDING MOBILITY

Orthopedic surgeon volunteers at home and abroad BY: Mickey Goodman For his philanthropic work with…

Wick Garrard (left) and Ellen Sacchi (center) join Erin Yabroudy at the Piedmont Park Conservancy's 21st annual Landmark Luncheon.
SERIAL VOLUNTEER

Area realtor gives back in a big way BY: Mickey Goodman Busy Buckhead-based Harry Norman…

GOOD KARMA

Helping feed kids in need BY: Mickey Goodman While traveling in New York and Miami,…

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Celebrating the big 5-0 in a generous way BY: Mickey Goodman Buckhead resident Christine Pullara,…

SAY YES! TO VOLUNTEERING

Atlantan honored for years of service BY: Mickey Goodman Buckhead resident Michael Halpern has been…

BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Creating opportunities for underserved kids BY: Mickey Goodman In 1994, 12-year-old Sandy Springs resident Amy…

SLAYING A DEADLY FOE

One strike against pancreatic cancer BY: Mickey Goodman The diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer…

ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Retired executive chairs major fundraiser BY: Mickey Goodman Getting involved in the Partnership Against Domestic…

SOARING WITH THE ANGELS

One man’s missions of mercy. BY: Mickey Goodman When Buckhead resident John Alston, the founder…

KIDS RAISING MONEY FOR KIDS

Creating awareness for autism. BY: Mickey Goodman In 2013, Go Long For Luke, a flag…

MORE TIME TO SERVE

Retirement provides a golden opportunity for one area resident. BY: Mickey Goodman For Dan Miller,…

SEEING THE WORLD

Local ophthalmologist gives the gift of sight to those in need BY: Mickey Goodman In…

FAMILY ON A MISSION

Annual event raises millions for cystic fibrosis BY: Mickey Goodman PHOTO: CatMax Photography Emily Choate…

VETERAN VOLUNTEER HONORED

Local woman recognized for service to ill children BY: Mickey Goodman Elizabeth Correll Richards of…

CHEFS FIGHT HUNGER OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN

These restaurateurs can ride BY: Mickey Goodman Leonardo Moura and Jamie Adams are known for…

MAKING GEORGIA HEALTHIER

Local organizations awarded for inspiring fit choices BY: Mickey Goodman Sharecare and the Atlanta Hawks…

The NFL Tackles Hunger

A pre-Super Bowl “Party with a Purpose” supports a local food bank STORY: Mickey Goodman…

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Supporting nonprofits one donut at a time. BY: Mickey Goodman André Walters loves seeing the…

Geared to Giving Back

Local attorney supports the arts and kids BY: Mickey Goodman Buckhead resident Forrest McClain is…

POSING WITH POSIES

Atlanta calendar girls help raise money for cancer causes BY: Mickey Goodman Richie Arpino, whose…

MEDSPA PARTNERS WITH MAKE-A-WISH

Giving is ingrained in the company culture BY: Mickey Goodman When S. Mark McKenna, founder…