City of Refuge is building five new affordable single-family homes on Burbank Drive in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood in partnership with GROWTH by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).
Five first-time buyers will be able to achieve their dream of homeownership in this historic community, where nearly 40% of the residents live below the federal poverty level.
For the second quarter of April through June, Atlanta-based nonprofit City of Refuge reports:
- 127,565 meals served.
- 5,446 medical services provided.
- 311 jobs placed.
- 274 youths impacted.
- 114 individuals housed.
- 51 reentry citizens.
City of Refuge is “a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of crisis,” according to the organization’s website.
To request housing or apply for job training programs, call 404-874-2241.
For more information, visit GrowthByNCRC.com, facebook.com/CityOfRefugeAtl or CityOfRefugeAtl.org.
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