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NOTE: This program has been archived and the content and contacts are no longer being updated |
| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
The Summer Youth Fellows Program began as a collaborative project the Arthur Blank Foundation, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, and State Street Global and is now run by Hands on Atlanta. The program provides high school students from Fulton and DeKalb counties with the opportunity to earn money while serving their communities by participating in summer internships. Interns receive leadership and skills training over the course of the program to ensure a meaningful experience for the students and the agencies. |
| Goal / Mission |
Hands on Atlanta aims to build community and meet critical needs through volunteer service and civic engagement. This program meets those goals while providing valuable work experience and education for youth. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Since the pilot phase in 2003, 319 youth have completed internships at 75 local nonprofit agencies. |
| Categories |
Education / Vocational & Adult Education
Economy / Employment
Social Environment / Volunteerism & Charitable Donations
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| Organization(s) |
United Way/Hands on Atlanta |
| Source |
Finance Project |
| Date of Publication |
2006 |
| Date of Implementation |
2003 |
| Location |
City: Atlanta, GA |
| Primary Contact |
Teresha Freckleton-Petite
Hands on Atlanta
600 Means Street, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 979-2839
TFreckleton-Petite@HandsOnAtlanta.org
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| Target Audience |
Children |
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