Engagement By Design.

A Difference By Connection.

Now more than ever, employees, customers and stakeholders are looking to businesses to make a difference in the communities they serve.

And while we all seek to positively transform our communities, there’s no one “set” formula for how to make a difference. Each team, each business, each community is different.

But in today’s rapidly changing landscape, how can companies balance their business needs (including labor shortages and shifting service models due to COVID) with this desire to create positive change in their communities? And when it comes to their people, what are the most impactful, most safe engagement opportunities they can offer? Opportunities that build company culture and inspire next level dedication to the work at hand.

That’s where we come in.

Teams to Community curates unique engagement opportunities (virtual, in-person, small and large group, immediate and long-term impact) to help companies and communities connect in ways that are impactful both inside and outside the business.

We help companies make a difference – true to their values, true to their community. 

Mission

To create employee volunteer engagement opportunities that allow companies and their employees to affect change in the communities they serve. 

Vision

To make community engagement a strategic priority in every company, in every community.

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Leading The Way


As founder and principal of Teams to Community, Mary Lee Johnson brings over 15 years’ experience in Impactful Project Design, Activation and Volunteer Management.

A founding volunteer with Hands on Atlanta, her knowledge of the community landscape is extensive. Years of designing and leading projects for The Coca-Cola Company and several national nonprofits has allowed her to acquire a robust skill set that makes her uniquely qualified to help meet your corporate social responsibility goals.

Mary’s work with volunteers has been featured on ABC’s 2021 Oscar Countdown LIVE show.

She has a sincere passion for making a difference and creating opportunities for others to do the same – whether it be managing a long-term skills-based program for a team of four or an in-person activation for a business unit team of four hundred. Teams to Community helps businesses make a difference.

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SERVICES

Teams to Community helps companies meet their corporate social responsibility goals by custom designing and activating impactful employee engagement projects and initiatives that allow companies to make a true difference - In their community and in the lives of their employees and stakeholders.
With Teams to Community, you get:
  • Hands on, customized project development designed specifically for your business to engage your employees to make a positive impact in the community.
  • Exceptional volunteer management.
  • Customized project management from start-to-finish.

Mentoring Session

Resume Development Session

Outdoor Volunteer Fair

"Mary Lee has been a huge asset to the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta team. She began volunteering with us in the midst of COVID and readily jumped in to help with a large annual fundraising event that required on-site participation. Mary Lee never hesitates to roll up her sleeves and try something new. She is a detail-oriented problem solver who brings attention to detail and joy to everything she does."
- Cheryl Kortemeier
Executive Director
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta

"Working with Mary Lee Johnson for more than a decade has been rewarding and uplifting to see her in action. Mary’s primary focus has been and continues to be making a difference in the lives around her and to serve the communities facing the greatest needs. Mary has provided resources, education, safety and security in developing and executing service projects. She has transformed projects by improving the health and well-being of residents, through education and training, as well as safety and security."
- Genora Crooke
Volunteer Relations-Community Outreach
Hands on Atlanta

"In reaching out to me and my colleagues, Mary paid close attention to offering volunteer activities that fit into our busy workday schedules."
- Caitlin Jones
Global Director, Talent & Development Delivery at The Coca-Cola Company

"After talking with Mary about our needs, she was able to design and activate a project that engaged our youth, parents and community members. The STARS program has been an integral part of our Club since 2006. Mary and her team are making a huge difference."
- Gail Johnson
Executive Director
Warren Boys & Girls Club 

Let's talk about how we can create opportunities to connect your Team to the Community!