Twelve Georgia Communities Receive State Hands On Challenge Grants

Earlier this month Governor Sonny Perdue awarded $100,000 in state challenge grants to 12 Hands On Georgia communities seeking to build organizational capacity and implement Hands On programming. Hands On Georgia and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs received funding for the state challenge grants from the Georgia General Assembly in 2005 as a challenge to existing and emerging Hands On Georgia affiliates.

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Contributes $250,000 to Hands On Georgia

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, recently demonstrated its dedication to help foster statewide volunteerism and civic engagement. As part of the company's commitment to Georgia and the communities it serves, Wal-Mart awarded Hands On Georgia a $250,000 grant that will fund the continued growth of community volunteer programming and development.

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MLK, Jr. Weekend: Hands On Georgia Day of Service

During the King Holiday weekend in January, Hands On Georgia honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by joining its affiliates in communities across Georgia for A Day On, Not A Day Off.

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