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Reinvestment Fund and the USDA Invest $3 Million to Enhance Healthy Food Access Across Atlanta
The Atlanta Food Access Investment Initiative among 16 Grantees Nationwide In April 2024, Reinvestment Fund awarded $40,336,270 in grant funding for the Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program (HFFI Partnerships Program) to support food financing programs in rural, urban, and Tribal communities across 20 states and Washington D.C. Among the awardees…
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Why Getting Involved in the 2025 IRP Proceedings Should Matter to You
A process is about to begin that will shape Georgia’s energy future and, in turn, impact how much millions of Georgians pay on their monthly electricity bill. Southface Institute is partnering with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) to host a series of trainings on the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2025…
Two Atlanta-based Developers Working with the Reinvestment Fund are Joining Forces to Preserve Affordable Housing
In a joint venture, two Atlanta-based Housing Developers are partnering in the acquisition, renovation and re-stabilization of the Square at Peoplestown in the Summerhill neighborhood. The multi-million dollar project supported by Reinvestment Fund and led by two BIPOC-owned development firms—Atlantica Properties and Domos—represents a significant shift toward the preservation of affordable housing in the community. …
Turning Building Performance Data into Environmental Action
Today, those who own, lease, and operate buildings are increasingly exploring sustainability improvements that can be implemented at scale. The major drivers for this trend: an increase in data available for understanding building performance, the promise of lower utility bills, and a $1B federal investment to update energy codes and implement building performance standards through…
Scaling a Woman-led Nonprofit that Reconnects People with Jobs and Income
A place to call home and a job that pays a living wage are fundamental building blocks to a safe and joyful life. Yet, homelessness continues to rise. Rising rents and the disappearance of pandemic aid have led to a 12% increase in homelessness in the U.S., as reported by the Department of Housing and…
ANDP Joins National “First Look Home” Affordable Homeownership Pilot
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. (ANDP), metro Atlanta’s largest nonprofit producer of affordable homes for purchase, focused on closing the racial homeownership gap, today announced its participation in Pretium’s newly launched “First Look Home” nonprofit single-family acquisition program, designed to expand affordable home purchase opportunities. The pilot program with Pretium, a specialized investment firm, marks…
Bridging the Energy Efficiency Gap in North Georgia
Extreme weather, high utility costs, and limited access to clean energy impact Georgians across the state. However, many sustainability advocates argue that rural communities are not often considered in decision-making and opportunities to combat these challenges. To help bridge this gap, sustainable building nonprofit Southface Institute and the North Georgia Conservation Coalition (NGCC) began hosting…
Reinvestment Fund’s Limited Supermarket Access Analysis Informs Expanding Access to Affordable, Healthy Food for Georgian Families
By Michael Norton, Chief Policy Analyst at Reinvestment FundMichelle Schmitt, Senior Analyst II at Reinvestment Fund Access to healthy, fresh, affordable food is not just a matter of convenience but a cornerstone of individual and community well-being. Due to historic and systemic barriers in the United States—such as disinvestment, income inequality, transportation barriers, and food…
Housing Shelter Serves Community with Greater Sustainability
One of The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s many facilities—a 324-bed emergency and transitional housing shelter called Red Shield Services—recently completed energy and water efficiency upgrades through Southface Institute’s GoodUse program. GoodUse provides financial and technical assistance to retrofit nonprofit buildings so that utility bill savings can be invested back into core services to the…
Reinvestment Fund’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative is Expanding Food Access in the Southeast
By Kahfii King, Program Manager Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reinvestment Fund has developed a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to improving the food landscape for underserved urban and rural communities. A key component of the approach is America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development…
G. Naeema Gilyard receives Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership
Metro Atlanta’s Naeema Gilyard is one of five national recipients of NeighborWorks America’s Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership nominated Gilyard for her work in environmental activism aimed at creating healthier environments for neighborhoods in Atlanta and Fulton County. Last weekend, NeighborWorks America honored Gilyard and the other resident leaders at a ceremony during the…
Heat Pumps Increase Home Efficiency in Any Weather
Heat pumps are a hot topic in the world of home appliances and systems today—and for good reason. They are energy efficient and reduce utility costs, and new tax incentives are becoming available through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that offset up-front costs. You will find heat pump technology in clothes dryers and water heaters,…
New Leaders Representing Equity in Action at Reinvestment Fund
For more than 35 years, Reinvestment Fund investments have transformed communities, spanning early childhood education to affordable housing, to expanding access to healthy-fresh food. As we evolve, we have centered our work on racial equity, intentionally focusing on supporting Black and Brown leaders who are championing change in their communities through development. Just like the…
NeighborWorks Week: Turning Your Passion to Action
Each June, NeighborWorks America and its network of local organizations mobilize tens of thousands of volunteers, businesspeople, neighbors, friends, and local and national elected and civic leaders in a week of neighborhood change and awareness. As a formal or informal neighborhood leader, you can play a vital role in empowering your community for success. Want…
It Takes a Village: Reinvestment Fund Aligns with Key Community Partners to Invest in Atlanta’s Affordable Housing
Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) broke ground at their new development site, The Trust at East Lake. Partner organizations, community development leaders, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined to celebrate this fresh approach to tackling the city’s affordable housing crisis. Working with city leaders, developers, and planners to secure and preserve affordable housing options for residents…
Nominate a woman who inspires you for recognition!
By ULI Atlanta During the month of March, ULI joins the nation in celebrating the achievements women have made over the course of history — by amplifying women’s profound impact in the real estate and land use industries. ULI has made a global mission commitment to pursuing unrelenting efforts to shape the built environment toward…
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