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We know soccer isn’t big business in Georgia. Heck, most of us have likely not been to an Atlanta soccer game. But for kids in need, soccer (or futbol as it is known in most parts of the world) can be a big deal. The FEED sat down with Jason Longshore of Soccer in the Streets to find out how this sport is playing an important role in the lives of Atlanta youth.
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Atlanta seems to be a hotbed for many things these days, including startup companies. The FEED sat down with Sanjay Parekh and Rachel Maher, the energetic folks behind Startup Riot. One part conference, one part investors circle, one part classroom, Startup Riot is a one of a kind event providing eager entrepreneurs the chance to hone their skills, build a team and find financial backing. And, it started right here in Atlanta!
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There are some really wonderful things happening in Atlanta. And then there are things that are terrible. Things that make your skin crawl. Things like human trafficking. There are many great people and organizations working to purge this issue from our streets and the FEED sat down with one of them. MEET Pattie, a woman on a mission to eradicate the modern day human slave trade that is disturbingly prevalent in Atlanta and across the globe. Read more
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Fruit! Fruit! Fruit! Did you know that Atlanta is surrounded by delicious, edible and free fruit? Neither did we. We sat down with the guys behind Concrete Jungle, an organization dedicated to harvesting and donating unwanted and unused fruit, vegetables and other food stuffs, to learn how they discovered this free cornucopia. Meet Aubrey and Craig. Read more
Do you find yourself craving a candy bar? How about craving social change? Well, we have uncovered a way to combine the two. Whether you are looking to satisfy a craving or to find a meaningful party favor, you should meet the folks at Sugar-coated Radical. Taria, Ashley and Joshua are working hard to create a shift in consumer consciousness here in Atlanta. From the crazy (and awesome) flavors of their confection, the handmade design elements of their store and displays, to the fair trade sourced ingredients that permeate everything they do, Sugar-coated Radical is a great addition to Atlanta. Grab some of their chocolate goods and prepare to meet them. Read more
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Atlanta schools are in trouble. From cheating scandals to failing test scores, local kids don’t have many bright spots in their days. Meet the team at Wink Atlanta; Jake, Jessie and Jessica. They know kids need help. They also know kids don’t always like learning. These creative folks are helping Atlanta kids learn their basic writing skills while having fun and building confidence. And who doesn’t like that? We sat down with the team behind Wink to learn what it takes to become literary gurus for today’s youth. Read more
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If you have visited any of Atlanta’s organic farms, it is likely that Ashley Rouse has been there too. From seed bombing the soon-to-be city hall community garden, helping care for the Oakleaf Mennonite Farm, to assisting Georgia Organics with farm to school programs, Ashley really gets around the local organic food movement. We visited Oakleaf one warm morning to discover what inspires her dedication to such a tasty cause, and of course to test out some fresh veggies straight from the farm!
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The world could use a little more peace and understanding. A new organization doing just that is growing here in Atlanta. Daniel Shorr was inspired by his past experience with the former National Conference for Communities and Justice and is moving forward to reconstitute this organization as BUDS, Building Understanding. The FEED sat down with Daniel to find out what motivates him to spread greater understanding and tolerance among today’s youth. Read more
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Have you ever been on the go and wished for something easy to eat yet oh-so-healthy? Well, kiss the days of calling a McSalad a healthy and quick meal and say hello to the wonderfully tasty, perfectly affordable, and cutely portable goods of Brittany Grace Shiver. Brittany runs Grace’s Goodness, a sustainable food business spreading its treats across town in environmentally friendly reusable mason jars (she even has a financial incentive to return your empty containers!). We recently tasted her wares while talking shop about what inspires this self-made chef to take on convention with her food. Read more
What does the Venezuelan Orchestra have in common with a local Atlantan? Dantes Rameau started off as a talented classical musician. As if that wasn’t a big enough aspiration, he now heads the Atlanta Music Project, a youth mentoring program that puts instruments and power in the hands of Atlanta’s underserved students in some of the most marginal communities. He took his inspiration from an awesome Venezuelan program that had a proven track record and an even bigger international fan club. We sat down with this young man to find out what causes his incredible drive. Read more
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