Dear Georgians:

As Governor, my priority and commitment is in achieving a growing, educated, healthy and safe Georgia. However, state government alone cannot hope to achieve this goal. We need to mobilize citizens to action across Georgia. Over the past year, I have been working to develop a strategy for improving our communities through volunteerism. We have just launched that effort—Hands On Georgia.

Hands On Georgia will serve as the premier statewide organization, promoting volunteer service and civic engagement. I am proud to announce that The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Company and The Woodruff Foundation have agreed to be our partners in this effort. It is our goal that in three years Hands On Georgia will demonstrate success by engaging 20,000 new volunteers who contribute 500,000 hours of volunteer service to communities across
the state.

I am excited about the opportunity that Hands On Georgia presents. I hope you will partner with me in making it a success.

Best regards,

Sonny Perdue
Governor