Today is Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia, and September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. What does this mean for all of us, some of whom are struggling to overcome the effects of coronavirus? It means that life goes on, despite the virus, and children and their families are still
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Though coronavirus cases and unemployment numbers take center stage in pandemic impact discussions, since the onset of COVID-19 in our communities, “Hunger has become an even more critical issue,” said Lauren Fernandez, principal of The Fernandez Company and advisory board member at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. In fact, the national
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Since at least the 1860s, cheerleaders have rallied for the home team in spectator sports, stirring fans to a shared fever pitch of spirit, excitement, and joy. For Lake Oconee Academy graduate cheerleaders Madison Cantrell and Olivia Lee, along with rising seniors Ella Darby and Katie Ciavola, sharing their love
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Pictured above prior to the pandemic, Ultra Cuisine CEO Boris Katsnelson 99BBA, left, celebrates his company’s community partnership with Denver’s SAME Café executive director Brad Reubendale. In an unprecedented era of medical calamity, joblessness, and economic upheaval, Goizueta alumni have helped community members stay clean, well-rested, and fed. “We all
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For Welly Bottle, partnering with charity: water and building wells to provide clean water to villagers in Ethiopia and Malawi is more than just a charitable endeavor. “Our company is mission-driven and committed to environmental sustainability and education,” said Benjamin Kander, the company’s founder and CEO. “Welly is born from the belief that
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As scientists work diligently to deliver a Coronavirus vaccine, schools everywhere are faced with a huge decision: open in Fall 2020 with countless restrictions and public health risks or adopt full distance learning protocols until community spread is contained. However, this second approach can be problematic. According to recent US
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“Breaking bread together is life changing. The most humble of all food, bread brings life and allows others to share life together,” says master baker Joshua Westover, founder of Atlanta’s Bake-N-Jam, a family-run Atlanta bakery that specializes in handmade artisan breads, jams, and sweets. “Radical hospitality is the welcoming of
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The refugee experience of settling into American life is often fraught with obstacles, but Amani Women Center (AWC) in Clarkston, Georgia and its sister venture Johari Africa are empowering new residents to survive and thrive. Founder and President Doris Mukangu notes, “Refugees are so excited to be here in America
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In developed nations the world over, garages and basements are hiding treasure troves of unused house paint. Until now, recycling or disposing of that paint was a challenge. “We created Global Paint for Charity to bring beautiful color to underserved countries that have little or no access to paint,” says
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As the world seems to unfurl with discord and strife, channeling the warm comforts of home, family, friends and pets becomes even more vitally important. Taking a moment to unwind, sitting down with a cup of tea, and the latest issue of Sweet Paul is like relaxing with a very
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