Compassionate Atlanta

More than 2,000 people showed up last year. Families painted together. Neighbors met neighbors. Volunteers gave their time and organizations built new partnerships that are still growing today.

That is what happens when a community decides to gather around compassion instead of division.

Were you there last year? Tell us your favorite moment below.

Compassion is a verb. Use it. Be it. Do it.

More than 2,000 people showed up last year. Families painted together. Neighbors met neighbors. Volunteers gave their time and organizations built new partnerships that are still growing today.

That is what happens when a community decides to gather around compassion instead of division.
Were you there last year? Tell us your favorite moment below.

Compassion is a verb. Use it. Be it. Do it.

A safe place to sleep. Food on the table. People who care about us. A community where we belong.

Those are the basic things we all want, and homelessness reminds us how fragile they can be.

On Common Ground is a new initiative from Compassionate Atlanta and Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, bringing neighbors, faith communities, and service providers together to respond with shared responsibility instead of separate efforts.

(Image: Commissioner Long Spears issues a proclamation to Compassionate Atlanta)

What does belonging mean to you? Tell us in the comments, your answer might shape our next conversation.

Compassion is a verb. Use it. Be it. Do it.

It is that amazing time of year again!!!

At Compassionate Atlanta, we are working behind the scenes planning for CompassionCon 2026!

This is our 5th consecutive year of doing this! Can you believe it?

Please save the date for CompassionCon 2026!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 25.

Its going to be earlier in the day because of the little ones 10 am to 2 pm!

CompassionCon is Georgia's largest celebration of compassion in action. Join thousands of neighbors, nonprofits, artists, healthcare organizations, educators, businesses, and community leaders for a free, family friendly day of learning, connection, creativity, and service.

This year, explore interactive experiences focused on health, belonging, the environment, youth, peacebuilding, economic opportunity, animals, wellness, and so much more.

Because stronger communities begin with people who choose compassion.

📍 Legacy Park, Decatur
🕙 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Compassion is a verb. Use it. Be it. Do it.
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