FROM LATENT TO ENGAGED
OBJECTIVE: To provide engagement activities to improve community aesthetics and standing. and organizational processes that aim to do as least harm as possible to the community in which we serve.
I. FOOD WASTE REDUCTION
![Image by amoon ra](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6e38764475497047623063~mv2_d_3456_5184_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_133,h_135,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20amoon%20ra.jpg)
HEALTHY EATING INITIATIVE​
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Bringing access to fresh produce and plant-based foods to all households.
- Redirect surplus retail food from landfills to people in need.
- Inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetables in every day meals.
- Inclusions for dietary restrictions; including food allergies/intolerances.
- Inclusions for health related diets; including diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
- Inclusion of vegan, plant-based foods.
- Provide easy, low ingredient recipes.
![Image by Neslihan Gunaydin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ff5e84ec5cf443e5bf4e98a3cbd031b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_150,h_151,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20Neslihan%20Gunaydin.jpg)
COMMUNITY GARDEN​
Come plant and harvest with us in the community garden this summer.
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Will be accessible 24-7 outside of our location.
II. COMMUNITY CLEAN UP ENGAGEMENTS
![Cleaning Street Litter](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_14b363e23be24e96832e75ee555ad522~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_151,h_151,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Cleaning%20Street%20Litter.jpg)
ADOPT-A-ROAD
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Provide opportunities for residents to clean, improve, and sustain their local communities.
SATURDAYS, 8am
@ CVS, 7055 Old National Hwy, 30349
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SATURDAYS, 11am
@ 2514 W Point Ave, ATL 30337
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- Ensure streets are safe and clean: Adopt A Road.
- Restore community pride on Bethsaida Rd, Old National Hwy, Best Rd, and W Point Ave.
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To volunteer, click here.
![Trash Pick-Up](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2c49f33d2f47407595227142b833f6c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_133,h_134,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Trash%20Pick-Up.jpg)
COMMUNITY CLEAN UPS
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Provide opportunities for residents to clean, improve, and sustain their local communities.
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- Ensure communities are safe and clean through neighborhood clean ups.
- Provide plants and flowers to replant in home gardens or on porches.
III. ECO-CONCIOUS INITIATIVES
![Recycling Bottles](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/18a900e5ef544851a17e6548939d97e9.jpg/v1/fill/w_151,h_101,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Recycling%20Bottles.jpg)
WASTE REDUCTION
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Implement measures to reduce environmental impact and ensure environmental sustainability.
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- Reduce use of single use plastics.
- Redirect food waste to farmers.
- Choose, request, or switch to recyclable products, when available.
![Image by James Lee](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_54455f6676583766684438~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_107,h_151,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Image%20by%20James%20Lee.jpg)
REUSE & REPURPOSE
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Turn items from single use to multi-use.
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- Reuse bags, boxes, and containers.
- Repurpose crates and pallets into functional use items (benches, planters, etc).
![Girls Carrying a Recycling Bin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f5d5dfcacc1f488d8298861765e151ea~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_151,h_107,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Girls%20Carrying%20a%20Recycling%20Bin.jpeg)
RECYCLE​
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Cardboard recycling.
- Break down boxes and cardboard for weekly recycling.