Outreach Stories

By Mike Rouse, WWG Community Developer At Wholesome Wave Georgia, we believe that nourishment goes beyond the plate. It's about connection, community, and investing in the people who grow our food. That’s why we’re proud to share that we recently sourced fresh, locally grown vegetables from Westside Growers ATL, led by the passionate and visionary Executive Director Rosario Hernandez. This…

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a group of older adults living in an income-based housing community. We gathered to discuss a topic that often goes unnoticed but carries a lot of weight: what it’s really like to transition into communal senior living after decades of being rooted in a different kind of community. Many of these residents…

Cooking Demos & Farmers Markets: Supporting Seniors at National Church Residences Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) brings cooking demonstrations and farmers markets to National Church Residences locations across Metro Atlanta, helping Older Adults access fresh, healthy food while supporting aging in place and fighting ageism.  In 2024, WWG served 680 residents, and in 2025, we’re on track to reach over 1,200…

Your Health Vision, Your Way: How Vision Boards Empower Older Adults to Take Charge of Their Well-Being Aging should be about thriving, not just surviving, and older adults deserve the power to define their own path as they age in place. That’s why Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) launched Your Health Vision, an initiative designed to help seniors visualize and take…

Redefining Healthy Aging: Empowering Seniors to Lead Their Own Health Journey Aging is not just about physical health, it’s about embracing life in a way that feels fulfilling, meaningful, and wholesome. That’s why Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) develops programming that empowers Older Adults to take charge of their own health journey. This initiative fights internalized ageism, encouraging seniors to envision…

Enhancing Economic Stability for Seniors Through Pet Support. Pets provide companionship, reduce stress, and improve well-being, especially for Older Adults. However, pet care costs can be a burden—over 55% of adults aged 50 to 80 own pets, and nearly 18% struggle with expenses. To ease this financial strain, Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) partnered with the Atlanta Humane Society to provide…

Meet Michael: Building Community Through Respect, Engagement, and Empowerment.  At Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG), our neighbors are at the heart of everything we do. Since 2021, our dedicated Community Developer Michael, has led the way in creating programs that honor, respect, and empower Older Adults age in place and fight ageism. His approach, known as the Make Community Model, is…