
Celebrating Our Community’s Impact in 2024
We’re thrilled to share some key milestones from this year that reflect the hard work and collaboration happening in South Atlanta! Our food co-ops now

We’re thrilled to share some key milestones from this year that reflect the hard work and collaboration happening in South Atlanta! Our food co-ops now
By Jeff Delp I’m looking forward to what’s next! Over the last few months, FCS has been having conversations with neighbors about how to co-create
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Start:ME program applications are now open through October 5th! Start:ME, in partnership with Emory University’s Goizueta Business School,
Walk into Community Grounds on a weekday morning, and you’ll notice a boisterous group of 4-10 people gathered at a table. Step closer, and you’ll

There was a buzz in Atlanta as thousands of fans gathered at The Eastern for Tee Up ATL, a charity concert that marked the start

“We want to stay in the community. It’s going where it needs to go, and we want to go with it,” says Maggie McCollum. She
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

Meet Juicey: The neighbor who brings Haven’s food co-op to life We’re proud to announce that Haven Community at South Atlanta is now home to
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