Brownieland Pictures Volunteers with Atlanta Nonprofits in 2020

For the past three years, the Brownieland Team has volunteered with Atlanta nonprofit organizations and shared their Stories for the Greater Good! It all started back in 2017 with our #10in10 Volunteer Campaign, and we have continued to volunteer with a different Atlanta nonprofit each month witnessing the incredible work they do throughout metro Atlanta. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, nonprofits have been at the frontlines of this crisis, working day after day to provide financial, emotional, and social support that nurture our communities. Organizations have utilized their resources to answer the call of those in need, while friends and neighbors have come up with creative ideas to make a difference in our communities. Brownieland featured volunteer opportunities around Atlanta and showcased nonprofit programs in hopes that it would motivate others to come together and lend a helping hand. 

Even though things may have been a little different this year with the ongoing pandemic, we did not let it get in the way of our monthly volunteer projects. As this year comes to a close, we look forward to more opportunities connecting with Atlanta nonprofit organizations in the year ahead. Until then, please take a look back on this year and learn about the remarkable Atlanta organizations we volunteered with in 2020! 

NOVEMBER: HANDMADE BY JLA

For the Brownieland November Volunteer Project, Brownieland’s Robyn Kranz continued her work with the Junior League of Atlanta as Co-Chair of Handmade by JLA, a group of women who make items that are donated to Atlanta organizations in need. 

Read more HERE.

OCTOBER: ALS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

For our October Volunteer Project, the Brownieland Team participated in the Atlanta Walk to Defeat ALS for our fourth year in a row! This year was a little different, as the walk was a virtual event. However, that did not deter our efforts to honor, celebrate, and remember those affected by ALS. 

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SEPTEMBER: LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH

For our September Volunteer Project, the Brownieland Team collected and donated items to Lost-n-Found Youth (LNFY), an Atlanta nonprofit with a mission to end homelessness for all LGBTQ youth by providing them with the skills and support needed to live independently. 

Read more HERE.

AUGUST: FOOD AS MEDICINE PROJECT

In 2017, Grady established the Food as Medicine (FAM) partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand Atlanta to bridge the critical gap between health and nutrition by ensuring patients and families of Grady Health System have access to healthy, affordable foods. The Brownieland Team was excited to be a part of this partnership by volunteering at the bi-monthly Fresh Food Cart, an extension of the FAM initiative, located at the Grady Brookhaven Health Center.

Read more HERE.

JULY: FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER STRESS (FOCUS)

For our July Volunteer Project, Brownieland’s Robyn Kranz lent a helping hand through her work with the Junior League of Atlanta in support of Families of Children Under Stress(FOCUS), an Atlanta nonprofit with a mission to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.

Read more HERE.

JUNE: ATLANTA COMMUNITY TOOLBANK | PEBBLE TOSSERS

For our June Volunteer Project, the Brownieland Team participated in one of Pebble Tossers’ Virtual Volunteer Projects with the Atlanta Community ToolBank, an Atlanta nonprofit organization that lends tools to nonprofits and charitable organizations that equip volunteers. 

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MAY: OPERATION GRATITUDE

For our May Volunteer Project and in honor of Memorial Day, the Brownieland Team volunteered with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization that forges strong bonds between Americans and Military and First Responders through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements.

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APRIL: BUCKHEAD MASK PROJECT

For our April Volunteer Project, Brownieland’s Robyn Kranz joined the Buckhead Mask Project, an organization of neighbors and friends banding together, staying in their homes, but working together to try to prevent a critical shortage of masks in Atlanta Metro hospitals. 

Read more HERE.

MARCH: ATLANTA NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (DUE TO COVID-19)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of lending a helping hand to one organization, Brownieland shared volunteer opportunities as a way to support Atlanta nonprofits in need.

Read more HERE.

FEBRUARY:  W-UNDERDOGS

In honor of National Walk Your Dog Day, the Brownieland Team had a “W-Underful” day volunteering with The W-Underdogs, an Atlanta nonprofit that unlocks the potential of at-risk youth by teaching leadership, empathy, and compassion through caring for abused and neglected animals.

Read more HERE.

JANUARY:  HANDMADE BY JLA 

For our January Volunteer Project, Brownieland’s Robyn Kranz shared her thoughts in this guest blog piece describing her experience with Handmade through the Junior League of Atlanta.

Read more HERE.