Doing Good in the ’Hood 1
a
h a n d
t o
l o c a l
c a u s e s
PHOTOS COURTESY OF (TOP) FURKIDS, (MIDDLE LEFT) THE NEXT IT GIRL, (RIGHT) SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD.
L e n d
Carve just 90 minutes out of your week and you can help homeless cats find their forever families. Furkids is seeking volunteers
for its Buckhead PetSmart Adoption Center to welcome visitors, play with
the animals and keep the center clean. Can’t commit to coming in regularly? The organization is always looking for dedicated foster homes. Email volunteer@furkids.org for more information. 3221 Peachtree Rd. NE. furkids.org
2
Though race and gender gaps continue to narrow in the field of technology, there is still plenty of work to be done, and The Next IT Girl is up for the challenge. Founded in 2015 by Napiya Nubuya, the organization aims to
help young women of color further their interest in tech and succeed
professionally. Volunteers can aid with efforts such as exposure programs, which show THE NEXT IT GIRL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS. participants various career paths. thenextitgirl.org/volunteer
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2021
3
30
SHANNON MCCRAY
launched its Atlanta chapter and is looking for home and professional bakers to whip up sweet treats to provide to partner agencies, including Lost-n-Found Youth and Covenant House Georgia. Those interested can email Atlanta ambassador Shannon McCray at shannon@cake4kids.org or visit cake4kids.org/chapters/atlanta.
030-032_GOODHOOD MYBH_1021.indd 30
4
If seniors hold a special place in your heart, Signature HealthCARE of Buckhead wants to hear from you. The facility welcomes
THIS SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEAD PICTURE WAS TAKEN PREPANDEMIC.
in-person and virtual volunteers who can spend quality time with residents. You can simply
relax and chat or get involved in more hands-on opportunities like sharing a hobby you are passionate about. Call Karla Humphrey at 502.381.2022 for more information. 54 Peachtree Park Dr. NE. signaturevolunteer.com
5
Cake4Kids partners with local organizations to
provide underserved youth with birthday cakes baked and delivered by volunteers. The nonprofit recently
FURKIDS VOLUNTEERS
Buckhead schoolchildren have even more access to engaging learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics thanks to The STEAM Generation. The mobile program offers in-
person and virtual classes and activities for students of all ages. You can show your support by becoming a corporate partner and having your employees participate in a volunteer event at your office. steamgeneration.org
my 9/23/21 9:53 AM
