| Hands On Forsyth is a volunteer initiative of the
Forsyth County Community Connection. This initiative began
in 2005 in response to the need for a centralized volunteer
resource program in our community. This need has been
recognized by many community leaders and organizations,
primarily United Way of Forsyth County through their Community
Needs Assessment of 2004. The Forsyth County Community
Connection felt that our organization would be effective in
filling this need because of our existing relationship with
local non-profit organizations. In January 2005, the
Leadership Forsyth Class expressed interest in helping form an
affiliate of Hands On Georgia here in Forsyth County and
partnered with us and United Way in establishing Hands On
Forsyth. Hands On Forsyth will create, manage, refer, and lead
hands-on projects that positively impact the lives of people in
need in Cumming and Forsyth County. HOF works with dozens
of local non-profit organizations, churches, community groups
and neighborhood associations. Whether large or small, HOF
matches our partner organizations with committed volunteers.
It is our hope that Hands On Forsyth projects will provide many
opportunities for Cumming and Forsyth County residents to become
actively involved in local volunteerism.
Hands On Forsyth relies heavily on leadership volunteers who
have made the extra commitment to HOF and give to us their
greatest assets, their time and their expertise. We also
rely heavily on sponsorships from individuals and businesses in
order to coordinate projects and meet the needs of the
organizations. |
