A MOVEMENT FOR UNITY IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA



BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN TIMES OF DIVISION

A standing ovation welcomed students and professionals who gathered March 9th, in the Georgia Senate Chamber in support of Perfect Love’s Unify Georgia initiative.

A historic day in the making, Unify Georgia was not only recognized as a monumental win for the foundation but more so the day quickly became deemed a victory for the state of Georgia.
Legislators and spectators witnessed  more than a hundred individuals of all ages, from elementary and middle school students to college graduates and professionals, who chose to gather on one accord for the purpose of exercising their voices to encourage citizens and lawmakers to look past their differences and to stand together in unity and love. 


Unify Georgia which began as merely a community initiative led by the Perfect Love Foundation in hopes of bringing people closer together in times of division, rapidly evolved into a much larger movement that ultimately led to the significant signing of a resolution by the state of Georgia declaring Unify Georgia an official day at the State Capitol.


Senators Donzella James and Minority Leader, Steve Henson who championed the initiative in the Senate chamber were awarded Perfect Love's Civic Appreciation Award for their willingness and consistent passion to better communities.










Millennial Influencers Jennifer Garcia, Bianca Hughes, and Phylicia Goings were guest speakers for the Unity Discussion and panel with Middle School attendees.

Unify Georgia is an initiative of Erasing Division, the advocacy portion of Perfect Love Foundation.

Unify Georgia will be celebrated yearly at the State Capitol.




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