Ms. Melanese, a beloved South Atlanta resident and veteran, embodies the vibrant spirit of our community. Like many seniors, she faces challenges in maintaining her
Mixed-Income Housing – putting down roots and taking action “All I have to do is call code enforcement or talk to the Civic League?” A
Mixed-income housing is the foundation of a thriving neighborhood. FCS creates home buying and rental opportunities for residents across the income spectrum. As with everything
We’re thrilled to congratulate South Atlanta neighbors Tonika Hightower and Nicholas Porter on becoming homeowners! Tonika and Nicholas have been renting with FCS for about
Have you heard about the “Stress-Free” initiative? Life can be stressful. When the going gets rough, it can be a big help to take a
Start:ME 2024 ends with a blast! The culmination of Start:ME 2024 was electrifying! We gathered on May 16th alongside entrepreneurs from all three cohorts, mentors,
When I came to FCS, the team had already done an amazing job of being intentional neighbors. I found myself not having to do any
Seeing neighbors flourish is a vision that is too big for one organization. It takes partnerships and close collaboration. That’s why the Neighborhood Engagement team
By Pamela Stringfield “If you want to see a neighborhood flourish, put down the clipboard,” is something I often tell people when they ask me
We are proud to share that after participating in the Cooperative Pathway Program (CPP) offered by our partner Urban Recipe, Focused Community Strategies will now
Summer is a season of opportunity here at FCS. Free from the rhythms of the school year, it’s a time when we get to partner
At FCS, we want to see neighborhoods become places of opportunity, access, and belonging – especially for the next generation. After nearly 50 years as
In March, I had the honor of traveling to Capitol Hill alongside Purpose Built Communities and our fellow Purpose Built Communities network members. During the
Forming flourishing communities requires small, purposeful gatherings on a daily basis—but especially around holidays. Recently, the South Atlanta Youth Group gathered to celebrate in a
Now that FCS has been rooted in South Atlanta for over 24 years, we are seeing the fruit of those decades of quiet work. And
At the Neighborhood Economics conference in February, I had the opportunity to share with other place-based developers about the work of FCS and in particular,
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