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Let’s give warmth to our unhoused neighbors! ❤️ Help us collect winter essentials to bring comfort and dignity to those in need this season. Donations of hats, socks, gloves, scarves, Chapstick, and men’s and women’s hygiene supplies are welcome. 📅 Packing Day: Wednesday, November 18 | 4–7 PM 📍 First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 For more information, contact Leanne@CompassionateATL.org. Every donation makes a difference! @commissionermichellelongspears @ahomeforeveryoneindekalb #CompassionateAtlanta #CommunityCare #GiveWarmth

November is Native American Heritage Month. We honor the many histories, cultures, languages and ongoing contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. Compassion begins with listening. This month and throughout the year, let's learn from Indigenous voices, recognize the diversity of Native nations and support Native-led work in our communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #CompassionateAtlanta

For all those who celebrated yesterday, we send warm wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali and observing Mahavir Nirvana. Diwali’s lights carry messages of hope and renewal across communities. For Jains, Mahavir Nirvana commemorates Lord Mahavira’s liberation, a time for prayer and reflection. At Compassionate Atlanta, we honor the many traditions that enrich our community. May this season inspire peace, compassion and kindness in how we care for one another. #Diwali #MahavirNirvana #CompassionateAtlanta

Small things can mean everything when winter comes and you don’t have a warm place to go. 🧤 This Wednesday, join us for Packing Day and help bring comfort and dignity to our unhoused neighbors. 📅 Wed., Nov. 4, 4–7 PM 📍 Decatur Community Farmers Market, First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. 🧦 Needed: hats, socks, gloves, scarves, chapstick, and men’s and women’s hygiene supplies You and I can help. Questions? Email on flyer. #DecaturGA #DeKalbCounty #CompassionateAtlanta

November 1 marks All Saints’ Day, a Christian tradition observed especially by Roman Catholics and other Christian denominations to honor all saints, known and unknown. It is a time to celebrate their faith, devotion, and the inspiring lives they lived. May their examples remind us to continue walking in faith, love, and kindness. Happy All Saints’ Day!

CompassionCon happened because you showed up. 💙 To every neighbor, volunteer, vendor, performer and community partner who brought compassion to Legacy Park: thank you. Iyabo Onipede shares our gratitude for the people and organizations who made this year’s gathering possible, including GPB, Balloons Over Atlanta, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Chicory Wealth, Commissioners Michelle Long Spears and Ted Terry, and Live In Color Agency. Thank you to our emcees Sonia Tyler and Garrick Scott, our musicians, and everyone who helped create space for connection, belonging and care. Let’s carry that compassion beyond one day. What moment from CompassionCon will stay with you? #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta #CompassionInAction #DecaturGA #AtlantaCommunity @gpbmedia @balloonsoveratlanta @molinahealth @liveincoloragency Music: “Bossa Antigua” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ . Source: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1700069 . Excerpted and mixed beneath speech. https://compassioncon.org/

Carrie from 28ish invites you to CompassionCon for a conversation about the different ways you show up throughout your menstrual cycle. Stop by their table in the Healthcare Pavilion and learn more. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @28_ish

Kasema of Majira Wilds brings beauty, reuse and care to CompassionCon. Meet this Atlanta botanical lifestyle brand and discover Bloom & Blade, vintage knife handles reimagined as magnetic bud vases, plus the Giving Blooms program. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @majirawilds

Keeping people and pets together is at the heart of LifeLine Animal Project’s work. Meet the team and adoptable dogs at CompassionCon. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @lifelineanimal

Learn about Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and how service-learning projects can help people, animals, and the environment. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @rootsandshoots

Greg White from A Home for Everyone in DeKalb is returning to CompassionCon to connect with neighbors and celebrate what we can do together. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @ahomeforeveryoneindekalb

Meet Molina Healthcare for helpful information and a conversation about connecting neighbors with services and resources. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @molinahealth

Matt Sanders introduces PORCH Decatur and its volunteer-led work supporting local food pantries and families in our community. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta

Arts, culture, and community care come together with BEES: Black Empowerment for Environmental Sustainability. Stop by for puppets, poetry, and connection. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @bees4ga

Meet Charlie, founder of Olfactory Indulgence Lab. Explore perfume and body oils while making room for care and beauty in everyday life. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @theoilformulas

Compassion includes animals, too. Meet PAWS Atlanta in the Creature Corner and learn about their work caring for animals and keeping pets with the people who love them. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @pawsatlanta

Stephen from the Tai Chi for Life Cooperative shares how movement can help us build compassion, peace, balance, and connection. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @taichi4lifecoopdecatur

Chris Purdy of the Chamberlain Network shares how Project HALO brings people together to create welcoming polling places. Compassion means showing up for one another. Join us Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Register: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta @ChamberlainVets @halovotes

Creativity and self-compassion belong at every age. We're excited to welcome Karen Thompson and the Mindfulness Art class at Decatur Christian Towers to CompassionCon this Sunday! Meet the artists, learn about their work with the DCT Resident Association, and explore the 2027 calendar they've created together. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Learn more: https://compassioncon.org/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #MindfulnessArt

Meet Sanona Williams and Path to Hope at CompassionCon this Sunday! We're excited to welcome a community partner connecting people affected by systemic trauma and mental health challenges with licensed counselors, especially those who have faced barriers to quality care. Come meet the team and learn about their mission on Sunday, October 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Learn more: https://compassioncon.org/ Path to Hope: https://www.pathtohope.net/ @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #PathToHope

Compassion builds connections, bridges divides and brings Atlanta closer together. Britton Edwards of Atlanta Way 2.0 invites you to CompassionCon this Sunday. Join us October 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Legacy Park in Decatur. Come connect with your community and put compassion into action. Details: https://compassioncon.org/ Atlanta Way 2.0 · @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta #AtlantaWay20

We're looking forward to welcoming Sascha Demerjian and The Grief House to CompassionCon this Sunday! The Grief House creates space for people navigating all kinds of loss to connect with others and explore activities that feel supportive. Stop by, meet the team, and learn about their community at CompassionCon on Sunday, October 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur. Learn more: https://compassioncon.org/ @portlandgriefhouse @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #TheGriefHouse

Get ready for music, movement, and community fun at CompassionCon’s Sports and Entertainment neighborhood! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Balloons Over Atlanta, and the talented performers and community partners joining us: Art Linton, Decatur Family YMCA, Girls on the Run Georgia, Goldfish Swim School, Nnamdi Amu, Scott Lite Schow, Stephen Wing, poet and author of Wild Atlanta: Greenspaces & Nature Preserves of “The City in the Forest,” and the Atlanta Falcons. From music and performances to activities for all ages, there’s something to enjoy as we celebrate the people and experiences that bring our community together. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join the fun! Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @balloonsoveratlanta @decatury @girlsontherunga @goldfishswimschool @nnamdiamu @scottliteshow @stephenwing.poet @atlantafalcons #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #SportsAndEntertainment

A little more peace, a little more connection, and a community coming together. 💙 Visit Peace Plaza at CompassionCon 2026 on Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. We’re excited to welcome A Tiger Cub as part of this special neighborhood. Take a moment to explore, connect with others, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a community united by compassion. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @atigercub_ #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #PeacePlaza

Celebrate the creativity, talent, and imagination of local artists, makers, and community partners at CompassionCon’s Handmade Hive! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Edwin Jarvis, and the participants bringing this creative neighborhood to life: Amy R. Designs, Art Share Foundation, Decatur Christian Towers Resident Association, Dobromay Olga Verpatova, Excelsior Art, Frankcreatures, From Phoenix, Helen-Helps, Jeffrie St. James, Just Afro, Lady Hao, Majira Wilds, Mission in Ecuador, Nate Wolf, Olfactory Indulgence Lab (OIL), Siggy Sunshine, Something Happened Children’s Books, and Studio Lejeune. Come explore unique creations, meet talented local creatives, and celebrate the art and imagination that make our community special! Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/ @amy.r.designs @lorilejeuneart @dobro.boutique @excelsior_art_abbey @frankencreatures @fromphoenixco @thejeffriestjames @justafro1 @majirawilds @theoilformulas @siggy_sunshine #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #HandmadeHive #LocalArtists

Visit CompassionCon’s Environmental Hub to connect with organizations and community partners working toward a healthier, more sustainable future. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Commissioner Ted Terry, and the partners sharing their work in environmental sustainability: B Buckets, Black Empowerment for Environmental Sustainability, Decatur Community Habitat, Floating Greenhouse, Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, Green Box Homes, Joy To the Earth Tree Farm, Live Thrive – ChaRM, Plant Me Baby, Roots and Shoots/Jane Goodall Institute, and Wild Atlanta featuring Stephen Wing. Come learn about environmental initiatives, discover ways to get involved, and celebrate the people making a difference in our communities. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #EnvironmentalHub @commissionertedterry @bbucketsconnect @floatinggreenhouse @gcvedfund @gainterfaithcenter @greenboxhomes @joytoearthtrees @livethriveatl @plantme.baby @stephenwing.poet @shannonwillowart

There’s room to learn, create, and connect at CompassionCon’s Youth Belong Village. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Decatur Education Foundation, and the partners creating a welcoming space for young people: Decatur High School CloseUP, Heck House - The Young and the Heckless, The Button Bug, The Salt Sister and the Interfaith Childen’s Movement of Georgia. Bring your curiosity, meet community partners, and discover ways to help young people feel supported, connected, and empowered. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @decatureducationfoundation @heck_house #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #YouthBelongVillage #YouthCommunity

🩸 Give Blood. Give Hope. Save Lives. Your donation can make a difference for someone in our community. Join us for the CompassionCon Blood Drive and help ensure lifesaving blood is available for those who need it most. 📅 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Location: Decatur Legacy Park – Cochran Hall 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 To schedule your appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code BET, or scan the QR code on the flyer. Hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross of Georgia. @georgiaredcross https://www.redcrossblood.org @redcrossblood #BloodDrive #GiveBlood #DonateBlood #AmericanRedCross #RedCrossGeorgia #GiveHope #SaveLives #CommunityCare #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta

CompassionCon 2026 is grateful to have Kaiser Permanente as one of our valued sponsors! Thank you for supporting our mission to bring people together, strengthen communities, and create a more compassionate Atlanta. Your partnership helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us on Sunday, October 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Legacy Park in Decatur for a day of connection, community, and compassion! @officialkpga @kaiserpermanente #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #KaiserPermanente #StrongerTogether

Take a moment to pause, recharge, and reconnect at CompassionCon’s Self-Care neighborhood. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Serenity Healing Arts, and the partners creating space for wellness and connection: BLISS Yoga with Cathy, Eve Smyth – Sanctum with Eve, Reformology Pilates, and Tai Chi 4 LIFE Cooperative, Inc. Bring your curiosity, take time for yourself, and discover new ways to support your well-being. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @serenity.healing.artsatl @findblissyoga @sanctumwitheve @reformology_ @taichi4lifecoopdecatur #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #SelfCare

There’s space to learn, connect, and stand together at CompassionCon’s Civil and Human Rights Town Center. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, A Home for Everyone in DeKalb, and the partners bringing this neighborhood to life: DeKalb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, Georgia Equality, Project HALO, Posts for Peace and Justice, Rebecca’s Tent, and STAND. Bring your curiosity, connect with community partners, and explore the people and organizations working to build a more compassionate and equitable community. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #CivilAndHumanRights @28_ish @gaequality @rebeccastent

There’s space to reflect, connect, and explore at CompassionCon’s Labyrinth of Humanity. Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy Park Decatur, and the partners bringing this neighborhood to life: Agnes Scott College, AIB Network, Columbia Presbyterian Church/New Sanctuary Movement, Frank Hamilton School of Music, L’Arche Atlanta, Our Story Legacy, SOJOURN, TELIC Empowerment, and The Grief House. Bring your curiosity, connect with community partners, and explore the stories and experiences that bring us closer together. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @agnesscottcollege @asccles @watchAIBTV @frankhamiltonschool @larcheatlanta @ourstorylegacy @sojourngsd @telicempower @griefhouse_wilderings @atlantagriefhouse #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #LabyrinthOfHumanity

Come hungry and discover something delicious at CompassionCon’s Food Truck Outpost! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Refugee Women’s Network Chef’s Club, and the food vendors bringing flavor and culture to the neighborhood: Abuelita Oaxaqueña, Cuzzo's Pizza, Get Out The Whey, HAPA Kitchen, Moni’s Donuts, and Sometimeatarian. Bring your appetite, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy the flavors of our community together. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #FoodTruckOutpost @refugeenetwork @chefsclubrwn @abuelitaoaxaquena @gotwhey.club @hapa.atl @monisdonuts @sometimeatarian

Discover connections, resources, and opportunities at CompassionCon’s Rural Partners neighborhood! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Compassionate Cities of Georgia, and our community partner, Inspire Positivity. Bring your curiosity, connect with others, and explore the ways communities can come together to create a more compassionate future. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #RuralPartners

Explore resources, support, and connections at CompassionCon’s Healthcare Pavilion! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, and the partners helping make health and well-being resources more accessible to our community: Health Students Taking Action Together (H-STAT), 28ish, American Red Cross, Center for Excellence for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing at GSU, Emory Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center, Humana, March of Dimes, Molina Healthcare, Resilient Georgia, and The Peaceful Place. Bring your curiosity, connect with community partners, and discover resources that support healthier individuals and families. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. @hstatga @28_ish @americanredcross @emorycompassioncenter @emory_nursing @gainterfaithcenter @marchofdimes @molinahealth @resilientgeorgia @thepeacefulplacedecatur #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #HealthcarePavilion

Discover resources, opportunities, and connections at CompassionCon’s Economic Empowerment Zone! Join us Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Chicory Wealth, and the partners supporting economic growth in our community: Atlanta Way 2.0, David Weekley Homes, Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, Live in Color Agency, and Thrive Community Lending. Bring your curiosity, connect with community partners, and explore resources that empower individuals and families. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org @Atlanta_Way_2.0 @davidweekleyhomes @georgiabudget @liveincoloragency #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #EconomicEmpowerment

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join us at CompassionCon! If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Compassionate Atlanta, sign up today and help us spread kindness throughout our community. 🫶 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ 10AM - 2PM 📍 Legacy Park, Decatur, GA Sign up to volunteer today! 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ccon-2026-volunteers Together, we can create a more compassionate community. #CompassionCon2026 #CompassionateAtlanta #VolunteersNeeded

Join us Sunday, October 18, from 11 AM–12 PM for a morning of community art, family activities, music, and hope. Come experience two beautiful butterfly art banner installations and community art projects created by @lorilejeuneart and @melanieshaw3, founder of @artsharefoundation, with the support of @commissionertedterry. Come create, connect, and celebrate hope with your community! 💙 #CompassionateAtlanta #CompassionCorridor #ArtShareFoundation

Compassion includes our animal neighbors. Meet Creature Corner at CompassionCon 2026 on Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legacy Park in Decatur. Thank you to our sponsor, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and Save Our DeKalb Animals (SODA), and our participating partners: Atlanta Humane Society and Remedy, Bella’s Blessings, Beyond the Scales, LifeLine Animal Project and PAWS Atlanta. Come connect with the people caring for animals across our community. Learn more at https://compassioncon.org/. #CompassionCon #CompassionateAtlanta #CreatureCorner @commissionermichellelongspears @atlantahumane @theremedyvet @bellasblessingboxes @beyondthescales @lifelineanimal @pawsatlanta

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