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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!

Homeless Mom and Daughter Now Live in Initiative Housing & Mom Works at re:loom

June Young and her daughter Autumn, live in housing provided by Initiative and participate in the homeless program.   June has recently started working at re:loom – weaving a better life, the job training program of Initiative.  Having worked as a deli cook and school crossing guard, it has been hard on June to not be able to find consistent work that can support her and her teenage daughter.  <more>

Homework in the Park:
A Story of Survival and
Persistence for a Mom
and Her Two Kids

Victoria Campbell’s story is one of survival, persistence and her hope for a better life for her young daughters, Brooklyn and Anyila.  Her participation in the Initiative housing program for homeless women gave her that chance.  
Victoria moved to Atlanta several years ago, fleeing a series of abusive relationships and negative influences.  Always having a job and being a hard worker, it was devastating for Victoria to lose her job. With her two young daughters, Victoria found herself homeless and living in an overnight shelter <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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