News

Takeda Grant to Support 273,000 Medically Tailored Meals

Beginning this month, Takeda, a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company, will fund 273,000 medically tailored meals for Open Hand clients over the next three years.

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A Happy Haulerdays Surprise! Carvana Gifts 3 Longtime Volunteers with Cars

As part of Haulerdays – Carvana's annual initiative to celebrate the holidays by doing good in the communities they work and live in – they wanted to donate a car to one of our volunteer delivery drivers! We randomly selected three of our volunteer delivery drivers and sent Carvana their names and some background information. After review, they decided to surprise all three of these incredible volunteers with a car!

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Reflections on 2023

By: Matthew Pieper, Executive Director

As I look back on this past year, I'm not sure that I've ever been more proud of how our Board, staff, volunteers, and numerous community partners pulled together to have an unprecedented year of positive impact on the many clients we serve. 

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Honoring World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day, and one of our incredible Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Jennifer Baugh, wanted to speak to the work she does with those living with HIV/AIDS here in Atlanta through her work with Open Hand.

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Nutrition Education: On Demand

Open Hand has partnered with the Administration for Community Living for a few years now to expand access to quality, accessible, and evidenced-based nutrition education provided by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Last week, we officially published the twelfth and final (for now!) video on our website for folks to access.

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Supporting Open Hand on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving driven through the powerful connections of the community. This year, our fundraising goal is simple, and there are many ways you can get involved all month long in our Giving Tuesday campaign!

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