Doing Good in the ’Hood

Doing Good in the ’Hood Lend a hand to local causes

1Michelle Jericevich wanted more for her daughter Indya after seeing the lack of ful lling 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 nonpro t 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-suf ciency.” You will then work one-on-one with a program participant for ve weeks to help them perfect their resume and interview abilities. Discover other volunteer opportunities, many of them Sandy Springs based, at everywomanworks.org

EVERY WOMAN WORKS, INC. VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS

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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 bene t the society’s efforts to support local nonpro ts like the Sandy Springs Education Force, which provides after-school programming to those in need. 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy. sandyspringssociety.org

MICHELLE JERICEVICH WITH HER DAUGHTER INDYA

4Join 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

5Kindred 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