Partner Spotlight: Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
As a Purpose Built Communities network member, we know that high-quality education is essential to building an equitable and thriving South Atlanta. For our neighbors
As a Purpose Built Communities network member, we know that high-quality education is essential to building an equitable and thriving South Atlanta. For our neighbors
It’s a joy to see neighbors return to our space more regularly to participate in our Food Co-op. Members have been gathering to sort and
At FCS, cultivating meaningful relationships undergirds all of our work. Approaching our neighbors with dignity and a spirit of collaboration starts on our team! In
By Pamela Stringfield “I’ve been waiting for you!” I jumped. The Senior had popped out of her car as I was walking into the office
Everything we do in Historic South Atlanta grows from relationships, including our relationships with people who support our work philanthropically. Today, we wanted to set
Every community of faith we have ever worked with knows, without a doubt, THAT the Bible calls us to respond to poverty, but very few
Another long, hot, idle Covid summer in Atlanta after being cooped up for the better part of a year. That’s what many kids in our
Neighborhoods in the United States were intentionally segregated through urban planning and housing policy. Neighborhoods like Historic South Atlanta were cut off from capital, services,
When COVID-19 hit and a national emergency was declared, many of us wondered how serious this pandemic really was. We soon found out. This was
The concept of Sankofa is represented visually by a bird whose feet point forward while her neck stretches backwards. She delicately carries and egg in
Photo by Becca McChaffie When we opened The Family Store, it was the only clothing store in the area. Most of the merchandise on our
PC Estee Jansen via Unsplash You can’t out-give God. That’s what I fervently believed when I embarked upon a faith ministry that relied solely upon
A gift. What could be better! Especially when it is unexpected…when it has arrived at just the right time. Some might even call it providential!
It’s called a food desert. It’s a section of the city that has no grocery stores within three miles. Which means that if you don’t
We just launched a new set of community developers back into their communities! The spring Open House gathered church leaders, urban ministers, and motivated neighbors
It was a bloody twelve-round battle the two welterweight boxers waged. A deep cut over the left eye of the challenger could have stopped the
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