Community, Nonprofit, and Environmental Organizations

We Love Buford Highway

We Love BuHi is a nonprofit preserving the multicultural identity of Atlanta's Buford Highway. They are dedicated to celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Buford Highway through community-driven projects and local products. Their initiatives support regional artisans and traditions with authenticity and care.

Greenopia

Greenopia is a digital platform that connects eco-conscious consumers with vetted local businesses prioritizing health, sustainability, and social responsibility. Founded in 2005 by environmental health advisor Gay Browne, it began as a printed city guide and has evolved into an online resource and mobile app. Greenopia evaluates businesses based on three pillars: health benefits, environmental sustainability, and community impact, enabling users to make informed, eco-friendly choices

Park Pride

Park Pride, founded in 1989, is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing parks through community engagement, advocacy, and funding. It partners with local groups to improve greenspaces, promote environmental stewardship, and increase park access. The organization also hosts the annual Parks & Greenspace Conference, fostering dialogue on the future of public spaces.

Wholesome Wave Georgia

Wholesome Wave Georgia, established in 2009, is an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to making fresh, locally grown produce accessible and affordable for all Georgians. Through programs like Fresh for Less, which matches SNAP/EBT spending at participating farmers markets, and SNAP Connection, offering free assistance with benefit applications, the organization has facilitated over $3.86 million in economic impact, supporting local farmers and communities.

 

Second Helpings

Second Helpings, is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing hunger and food waste in Metro Atlanta. With a network of over 1,000 volunteers, SHA rescues healthy surplus food from more than 75 donors, including grocery stores, corporate kitchens, and restaurants and delivers it to nearly 100 partner agencies, such as food pantries and shelters.