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Michelle Jericevich wanted more for her daughter Indya after seeing the lack of fulfilling care options for individuals with disabilities after they graduated from high school. So Jericevich took over Great Prospects, Inc. to ease the “transition gap” for the special needs community. The Sandy Springs nonprofit offers daily
programs for developmentally disabled young adults where they can come together, create community, build friendships and continue learning. You can help the organization by donating your time, talent or resources. Reach out to info@greatprospectsinc.org to learn more. greatprospectsinc.org
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Help women get back on their feet with Every Woman Works, Inc. As a Virtual Success Coach, you’ll learn how to use your workforce experience to provide professional development guidance to women transitioning “from dependency to self-sufficiency.” You will then work one-on-one with a program participant for five weeks to help them perfect their resume and interview abilities. Discover other volunteer opportunities, many of them Sandy Springs based, at everywomanworks.org
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The Sandy Springs Society’s longest-running fundraiser returns March 10-13. Tossed Out
Treasures encourages residents to go green and donate their gently used designer
clothing and home items to the four-day consignment sale. All proceeds benefit the society’s efforts to support local nonprofits like the Sandy Springs Education Force, which provides after-school programming to those in need. 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy. sandyspringssociety.org
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MICHELLE JERICEVICH WITH HER DAUGHTER INDYA
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PHOTO COURTESY OF (MIDDLE RIGHT) CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER. PHOTOGRAPHY BY (TOP RIGHT) PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTA CUTCLIFF; (MIDDLE LEFT) PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEON CARTER OF POWER OF YOUR WORD.
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Join volunteers for the annual Sweep the Hooch event on March 26. The watershed-wide trash cleanup helps keep the Chattahoochee River pristine and healthy for wildlife and park patrons alike. Get involved as a shore walker, wader or river paddler. Through the coordinated efforts of volunteers,
the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper organization has removed more than 2 million pounds of trash and tires from the river to date. chattahoochee.org/sweepthe-hooch
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Kindred at Home Hospice seeks volunteers to help out at its Sandy Springs location. Give the gift of your time by reading aloud or writing letters
to patients who are receiving end-of-life care. 1303 Hightower Trail. kindredhealthcare.com
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