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Initiative for Affordable Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to help homeless and low-income families in metro Atlanta secure housing and break the cycle of poverty. Through three programs, our professional staff provides rigorous and holistic social services and housing for homeless families, affordable rental housing, and employment/job training. Our work is designed to empower individuals to reach personal goals and achieve independence. 

Look what's new at Initiative!

re:loom Weaving Enterprise Creates Jobs & Handwoven Products For Sale
Initiative for Affordable Housing’s weaving enterprise, re:loom, is now selling one-of-a-kind handwoven rugs, placemats, table-runners, shoulder bags, scarves, change purses, hammocks and other exceptional products perfect for holiday gifts and other occasions.  <more>
Living in a Car During a Snowstorm, She Meets a
Good Samaritan
Carlina Charlotte lived out of her car for four months with her 3-year-old son Brandon after she lost her job and her apartment.  Sometimes they would stay with friends, but most nights it was just her and her son huddled in the car after she spent the day looking for work.

Food was hard to keep track of, and she couldn’t buy milk because she had no place to store it.  She had tried several shelters but they were all full.   

One night in January 2011, she parked in a shopping mall and it began to snow <more>
 
Your donations of funds, textiles, household items and time can make a difference in the lives of homeless and struggling families. Please give generously today. All contributions of cash and goods are tax deductible.



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