Let’s see neighbors Flourish for generations
Alongside neighbors, we’ve worked for 20+ years in South Atlanta to see people thrive. Now, we’re making sure the coming generations will thrive, too.
Your support drives economic vitality, mixed-income housing, education, and neighborhood health & wellness.
We are launching new initiatives in each of our pillars to build on the strides we’ve made to flourishing, and to make sure they last.
Over the past year, we have scaled up our capacity like never before. Just take a look at what we’ve accomplished this year alone.
These figures only scratch the surface.
THIS YEAR, WE ALSO:
Ribbon Cutting
Celebrated the ribbon cutting of Haven at South Atlanta and welcomed dozens of its first residents
Mobile Bank
Brought a mobile bank branch to South Atlanta
Efficient Homes
Teamed up to make 16 South Atlanta homes more energy efficient.
Wills And Estate Giving
Partnered with FreeWill to offer free estate planning services to neighbors and make sure they can pass on their wealth.
Financial institution
Planned out a new financial institution that will expand access to capital, mortgages, and other financial products for neighbors.
Invest in children
Alongside neighbors, explored what it could look like to invest in young children
Each of these initiatives are an investment in neighbors flourishing right now — and for generations to come, too.
Most of all, we’re staying close and connected with our neighbors, partners, and people like you who are ready to journey with neighbors on the Southside.
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He grew up going to South Atlanta Youth Group.
NOW HE HELPS TO LEAD IT.
Eli’Sha “Eli” Bivins is making sure the next generation of South Atlanta neighbors flourish. He started going to Youth Group at around six or seven years of age.
“I came here because Ms. Michelle was in the neighborhood and invited us,” Eli remembers. Michelle Witherspoon is still our Youth Development Coordinator, and it was her invitation that opened up a brand new opportunity for Eli. As a young child, he says entering Youth Group was like moving into a different atmosphere. It was energizing and exciting. After he became too old to participate as a youth group member, he decided to return as a leader!
Even as a leader, he notices the difference in his mood the minute he steps through the door to be with the younger students. “When you’re tired, it puts a positive effect on you. The atmosphere makes you want to do it whether you’re tired or not.” Today, Eli runs the games and serves as an occasional instructor for today’s youth in the neighborhood.
