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Elyssa at WhirLocal7 Fun Water-Based Summer Activities for Kids

7 Fun Water-Based Summer Activities for Kids

When summer temperatures soar, finding ways to keep kids cool and entertained becomes essential. Don't worry; we've got you covered! These seven exciting water-based summer activities will ensure your kids (or any big kids at heart) stay cool and have a blast all season long. Water Balloon Frenzy A water balloon…
Andrew ClarkTim Turner is an Impactful Leader: Fighting Food Insecurity in Gwinnett County

Tim Turner is an Impactful Leader: Fighting Food Insecurity in Gwinnett County

A few years ago, Tim had no idea about the local hunger issue. As most of us may think, Gwinnett, or our own county, is a prosperous county. When he began to look into it, it was like a curtain was raised. Hunger wasn't just an abstract problem on another continent, but a real crisis that affects our friends a…

Andrew ClarkBecause One Matters opens clothing wrapped in love closet in Lawrenceville

Because One Matters opens clothing wrapped in love closet in Lawrenceville

Because One Matters Wrapped in Love (WIL) Closet provides foster, kinship, adoptive and underrepresented families in Gwinnett and Walton County the ability to shop for free for new and gently used clothing items, shoes, toiletries, and everyday essentials. The WIL closet also provides a duffel bag with essential items…

Andrew Clark"Developing Your Brand" at The NETT

"Developing Your Brand" at The NETT

Formally Gwinnettworking, The NETT will provide an avenue for all things networking. Featuring a fresh format each week, this new event series will help you build your business acumen, while expanding your connections. 

Personal branding is everything, especially when it comes to networking. Relationship Guru…

Andrew ClarkThe Georgia First Generation Foundation

The Georgia First Generation Foundation

The Georgia First Generation Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to providing resources for high school students who cannot obtain a college education without these resources. These students must be first-generation students who are passionate about achieving academic success after high school. Unlike othe…

Elyssa at WhirLocalWays to Support Local Artists and the Arts

Ways to Support Local Artists and the Arts

Do you love art and want to support the local art scene in your neighborhood? If your answer is a resounding “YES!” we have five ideas to help you do just that. Attend Local Art Shows or Pop-up Art Gallery Exhibits A great way to support the local art scene is by attending art shows or art gallery exhibits i…
Elyssa at WhirLocal3 Reasons to Donate To Your Local Thrift Store

3 Reasons to Donate To Your Local Thrift Store

Spring cleaning season is among us, which means it's time to figure out what to do with your unwanted items. Instead of letting your items pile up in storage or be thrown away, you should consider donating them to a local thrift store. If your items are desirable and still in good condition, there are many benefits to…
Elyssa at WhirLocal4 Ways You Can Support the Art Scene in Your Area

4 Ways You Can Support the Art Scene in Your Area

Do you love art and want to support the local art scene in your neighborhood? If your answer is a resounding "YES!" we have four ideas to help you do just that. Attend Local Art Shows or Pop-up Art Gallery Exhibits A great way to support the local art scene is by attending art shows or art gallery exhibits in yo…

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