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How Guaranteed Income Is Helping Black Women Battle Gentrification

Chauncey Alcorn

October 05, 2023 |

Capital B (Atlanta) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund’s In Her Hands initiative provides monthly stipends to Black women with no strings attached, to help them combat poverty. Payments average $850 dollars per month and recipients have full control over how it is spen.

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Why Grove Park Residents Say This Housing Nonprofit Is Hurting Their Neighborhood

Chauncey Alcorn

September 06, 2023 |

Capital B (Atlanta) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Grove Park Renewal aims to help residents from the majority-black area of northwest Atlanta become homeowners by turning vacant properties into newly renovated, affordable homes. The nonprofit also offers an affordable rental program that allows qualifying individuals and families to live in one of its properties at a more affordable, income-adjusted rate.

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