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Businessman's promise continues to help middle Georgia

Perry Volunteer Outreach helps beyond an immediate crisis, working with other local organizations to provide more than money to pay a past due bill. In 2000, middle Georgia businessman Frank Shelton made a...

Insects that inspire: the magic of fireflies

This article was originally published in July 2018. There is something magical about fireflies. Do you remember chasing and catching them in your childhood? Did you collect them? I remember collecting them in...

A year later, pop-up market evolves to feed thousands

Solidarity Sandy Springs holds weekly market days to feed families in need. About a year ago, Jennifer Barnes woke up "with panic in my gut," stressed about the impact schools closed by a pandemic would have...

Teen's senior project brings defensive driving course to Augusta

The death of three teens in a single-vehicle accident highlighted the need for local resources. Three years ago, Braden Lewis followed in his older brother's path, registering for a defensive driving class at the...

Church program connects bikes to job transportation

Marietta ministry provides refurbished bicycles to people who need reliable, safe transportation. Growing up in Chicago, bikes were an everyday part of Doug Wils life. A bike made it easy to get around the...

Program leads women to sobriety and financial independence

Grace House of Brunswick provides women with a safe place to recover from addiction, regain stability.Four years ago, at age 28, Caroline Kittle was fighting her own demons, caught in a battle with drug and alcohol...

Warner Robins nurse advocates medical care to homeless, uninsured

Original title: Warner Robins nurse practitioner calls on volunteers to provide medical care to homeless, uninsured The work of Hands of Grace, founded in 2017, has become even more critical in a time of COVID-19....

Marietta ministry helps women, children find stability

As 2020 comes to an end, Cingo is honored to share the story of The Table on Delk, this month's Circle & Shield award recipient. The Table on Delk offers food and information about recovery, employment...

Innovative project helps teens with needed supplies

Augusta-area foundation provides discrete assistance to those in needIt's hard to feel safe and secure when you're worried about being ridiculed for something out of your control. But this is a common fear for...

Alpharetta Teens Create Nonprofit that Helps Women Globally

Three high school seniors in metropolitan Atlanta are creating change globally through their foundation that addresses healthcare needs of young womenWhen you ask a high school senior what she's into these days, you...