Atlanta Habitat welcomed community leaders, partners, and advocates to Atlanta Tech Village’s Sylvan Building on October 22 for Inside the House: Setting the Table, a conversation inspired by the premiere of Rooted, Atlanta Habitat’s first-ever documentary. Rooted tells the stories of three inspiring homeowners — Rayburn, Jasmine, and Jameka — whose paths to homeownership reflect the deeper meaning […]
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More Than a Job: My Calling with Atlanta Habitat
By Tia McCoy, Atlanta Habitat Director of Neighborhood Engagement For seven years, I’ve served as the Director of Neighborhood Engagement for Atlanta Habitat, building bridges between families, neighbors, and civic leaders in the communities where we build and preserve homes. On paper, it might sound like community liaison work. But in my heart, I know […]
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Homeownership is Liberation
By Rosalyn Merrick, President and CEO, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity I grew up celebrating Juneteenth as a little girl visiting my maternal grandmother’s hometown of Thomaston, a small town in middle Georgia with fewer than 10,000 residents. Each summer, my cousins and I made the return voyage to Granny’s neighborhood for a few days to enjoy […]
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Celebrating Women: ‘A Seat at the Table’ with Rosalyn Merrick and Terri Lee
The journey to the CEO seat for women in leadership is often shaped by unique perspectives rooted in faith, childhood experiences and big ideas. In this candid conversation, Atlanta Habitat CEO Rosalyn Merrick and Atlanta Housing CEO Terri Lee reflect on what motivates them as leaders who are dedicated to ensuring affordable housing options in […]
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Celebrating Women: Althea Broughton, First Woman to Serve as General Counsel for Atlanta Habitat Board of Directors
Learn more about Althea’s impact on affordable housing in Atlanta as we celebrate Women’s History Month. What inspired you to practice law? I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since elementary school, but not in the Perry Mason way. My childhood sheroes were lawyers like Barbara Jordan, Patricia Roberts Harris and Constance Baker Motley. Inspired by […]
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The Black History of Giving in Atlanta
By Candice Jordan, Chief Development Officer, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Atlanta’s history is Black history. Rich with stories of resilience, perseverance and opportunity, Atlanta is a mecca of Black leaders, pioneers, and entrepreneurs inextricably sewn into the fabric of our city. Atlanta’s Black leaders have been at the center of human rights movements, innovation, and […]
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Atlanta Habitat CEO reflects on Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
In this video, Atlanta Habitat President & CEO Rosalyn Merrick recounts her experience attending the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C. with Atlanta Habitat’s 1,000th homeowner, Linnette. Highlights include: This is sponsored content.
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“Why Do I Do This?”
On a cold, rainy, morning volunteer Lynn Merrill recalls asking her husband, “Why do I do this?” before heading out to a build site. She had been volunteering with Habitat for a few years and was an unofficial spokesperson of the mission at that point. There were plenty of other ways she could be contributing […]
