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Each June, NeighborWorks America America and its network of 250 local organizations, including ANDP, 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.

To join the NeighborWorks Week activity, ANDP hosted its 10th Annual NeigbhorsTogether to tackle another important topic... health equity. 100 neighborhood leaders and health advocates joined us at Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Official) to engage in a half-day conversation led by Out Of Hand Theater and their new hashtag initiative. Our thanks to J. Cassandra Booth for providing a welcome from NeighborWorks America.

Attendees were treated to a special performance highlighting the challenges too many people, especially low-income and people of color, face when trying to access health care and engage with their medical professionals. The performance was followed by an opportunity to participate in small group sessions. Attendees shared their personal experiences and their suggestions for improving systems and access. To understand the role of healthcare advocates, Jeff Smythe of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) sat down with East Point Public Health Initiative member Zakiyah Morris (also a member of the ANDP CLI Team)

We especially thank Out of Hand and its new initiative, Thriving Together Atlanta. We also thank our partners at NeighborWorks America for their vital ongoing support of our work, including our Neighbors Together Program. We also thank our event sponsors, Pinnacle Financial Partners, PNC, Publix Super Markets Charities, and State Farm. Although "Jake from State Farm" couldn't join us, a team of volunteers from State Farm did! Thanks to them for their assistance.

We also recognize our Neighbors Together / CLI Team members who were selected to attend NeighborWorks America's National Community Leadership Institute, return to Atlanta, and help create Saturday's special event: Maria White-Dumas, Ladonna Hampton, The Honorable Keisha Jeffcoat, Zakiyah Morris, and Nakia Romans.

If you want to learn more about ANDP's Neighbors Together community leadership initiative, please get in touch with Susan Adams at [email protected].

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Today is ! Around the world, people are giving to the causes that matter the most to them. Learn more about our work to house low-income families throughout metro Atlanta & donate here: gagives.org/organization/Andp.

Did you know that you can make your donation early? Join us in making affordable for all! Donate today to help support ANDP at gagives.org/organization/Andp.

Nothing changes a family's financial trajectory like homeownership! We're excited to be joining Urban League of Greater Atlanta for this week's "Super Saturday." Use the QR code now to register to attend this homebuyer education course. You'll also have an opportunity to meet with lenders, real estate professionals, and groups like ANDP. We look forward to sharing details of our home purchase programs and down payment assistance! Don't miss it!

We're just a few days away from celebrating ! Current and aspiring neighborhood leaders: Join us Saturday for a conversation about community development, community-building and a panel conversation on elected service. http://andpi.org/nww23.

Free event, lunch and materials included. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad and three $250 Home Depot gift cards!

Our thanks to our sponsors making this conversation possible: NeighborWorks America, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Publix Super Markets Charities, Rocket Community Fund, and State Farm!

If you are ready to take your neighborhood leadership to the next level, join us next Saturday, June 10 from 10a -2p for a free leadership training event. In celebration of NeighborWorks Week ANDP continues its annual "Neighbors Together" training opportunity.

Karimah Nonyameko will lead participants through community development models while exploring how community-building activities fit into a broader approach and discussing how new strategies, partnerships, and resources can create positive change.

If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level, perhaps it’s time to be a changemaker in an elected role. Join Ronnie Galvin as he talks with a panel of current and former elected officials about how and why they decided to take their passion for their communities to the next level by running for office.

Lastly, Join us in recognizing Ms. Naeema Gilyard, nominated for NeighborWorks America’s Dorothy Richardson National Award for Resident Leadership! Former CLI member Ms. Gilyard has been a pioneer in the environmental justice movement for decades. Most recently, she successfully advocated for EPA funding to support the installation of air monitors to collect data on hazardous pollutants in her South Fulton community caused by illegal dumping, trash burning, and industrial warehouses.

Lunch provided... and there are door prizes! All in attendance will be in a drawing for a free Apple iPad and three $250 Home Depot gift cards. Details and free registration: https://www.andpi.org/nww23

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Today is ! Around the world, people are giving to the causes that matter the most to them. Learn more about our work to house low-income families throughout metro Atlanta & donate here: www.gagives.org/organization/Andp .

Support Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership Inc on GAgives A Chartered Member of the NeighborWorks Network, ANDP develops, finances, and advocates for affordable housing at scale that promotes racial equity and healthy communities where families thrive.

We’re thankful. Thankful for an amazing team of dedicated and passionate colleagues at ANDP. And we’re thankful for the leadership, stewardship, and mentorship provided by our CEO for the last 16 years. Thank you, John O’Callaghan! Thank you, Georgia Trend, for recognizing John’s contributions to the affordable housing sector. Story here> bit.ly/3GKLDvH

Our thanks to CCP for allowing us to share our work! Speaking of, have you registered for the Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference? ANDP colleagues Mandy Eidson and Jay Perlmutter will discuss ANDP's innovative development strategies. Register: https://reclaimingvacantproperties.org

Building Resilience: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships and Low Cost Capital to Meet Affordable Single-Family Housing Needs - Center for Community Progress ANDP has adapted its single-family production strategies in response to changing market conditions and funding opportunities, enabling the organization to become a regional leader in rehabilitating and repopulating affordable single-family homes for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households.

Speaking of Homeownership Month, we're excited to be working with Annie E. Casey Foundation's Atlanta Civic Site and Atlanta Land Trust to offer six new construction townhomes. These beautiful homes are offered through the community land trust model and priced affordably at $199,000-$255,000.

Legacy residents of Atlanta's Pittsburgh neighborhood and NPU-V have a special "first look" period throughout June. Ready for homeownership? Reach out to Atlanta Land Trust to learn about the community land trust model and how to start the purchase process.

June is Homeownership Month! Check out special coverage of the homeownership issue with The Atlanta Voice's special publication!https://theatlantavoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AV061022_E-Edition.pdf

Congrats to our Chief Financial Officer, Agnes Casimir, named a Finalist for Atlanta Business Chronicle's CFO of the Year! We appreciate your many years of dedicated service to ANDP's financial management, Agnes! CONGRATS!

Recently, in conjunction with the $250K Regions Foundation donation to our initiative, Regions Bank spotlighted our work, that of our partner Van Hardimon and the excitement of recent homebuyer Fatima Ali. Thanks for sharing details of our work! https://youtu.be/vf3EmhKvP-s Thanks, Regions Bank and Regions Foundation for your continued support and continued commitment to affordable housing!

Supporting Affordable Homes: The Building Blocks of Inclusive Property in Atlanta A $250,000 grant from the Regions Foundation will help fund the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership’s Closing the Gap: 2,000 by 2025 program. Learn ...

The Regions Foundation boosts ANDP's plan to build 2,000 homes with a $250,000 gift

“Access to safe, quality, affordable housing is a top concern for families across Atlanta and beyond, and one of the most impactful ways the Regions Foundation can serve our community is by providing resources that increase access and opportunities for people to thrive,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “We are pleased to provide support for ANDP’s unprecedented plan to help meet more of metro Atlanta’s affordable homeownership needs.”

Our thanks to for this donation. And our thanks to the team at Regions Bank for their ongoing support and partnership as we tackle unmet affordable housing needs in the region.

Read the full story here: https://www.andpi.org/regions22

Today, awards ANDP a $1 million grant to support our Closing the Gap initiative to expand affordable homeownership, rental housing opportunities, and Black-owned small businesses working in the affordable housing sector.

"ANDP has a 31-year history of partnering with Truist and its predecessor banks to support housing," said John O'Callaghan, ANDP president and CEO. "Today's significant investment will help ANDP provide homeownership, related wealth building, and affordable rental opportunities at increased scale."

Read more here: https://www.andpi.org/truist22

The application period for ANDP's down payment assistance program (funded by Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's AHP set-aside program) is now open.

The program offers up to $7,500 in homebuyer assistance for first-time homebuyers and $10,000 for "Community Partners." Community Partners include retirees or current employees of law enforcement, health care, firefighters, other first-responders, Veterans, and active-duty military, or their surviving spouse; and COVID-related essential workers.

NOTE: Applicants must have a household income at/below 80% AMI. The LENDER must apply on behalf of the homebuyer.

Details and application link: https://andphomes.org/dpa.

Exciting news. As ANDP works with
small, locally owned Black-led businesses to produce more than 100 homes each year, we need to do more to meet the affordable housing need, close the homeownership gap, and create more economic opportunity. Today’s announcement from JPMorgan Chase & Co. means we will be able to do more.

https://www.jpmorganchase.com/news-stories/jpmc-committing-12-million-to-increase-homeownership-opportunities-for-black-hispanic-latino-households

JPMorgan Chase committing $12 million to increase homeownership opportunities for Black, Hispanic and Latino households Five organizations across multiple U.S. cities will receive philanthropic commitments to scale innovative housing models and advance wealth building opportunities

Many thanks, Opportunity Finance Network! This support will further our goal to invest $50M in Black-owned businesses in the affordable housing development sector in the next 5 years!

Latest OFN Member CDFIs to Receive Finance Justice Funding Photo: Access Youth Academy in San Diego, CA (supported with funding from Civic Community Partners) During the 2021 OFN Conference, Finance Justice Fund partners shared why they invested corporate and philanthropic capital in the fund. As CDFIs continue working on the ground to finance justice and c...

Many thanks, Center for Disaster Philanthropy! We are better able to meet the needs of our clients because of your support! Thanks for all that you do to help those impacted by disasters!

Thank you, ANDP for helping those most affected by the pandemic by providing financial housing support, a safe and stable housing environment, and other resources. We're proud to support your work!

Read more here: http://ow.ly/pJ5U50GOal2

In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. Join us on and let’s rally to make affordable for all!

Learn more about our work and donate here. https://www.gagives.org/organization/Andp

If there’s been one silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that the important work of serving under-financed and under-resourced communities is now clearer than ever.

However, in Georgia, despite the recent influx in federal funding, there is a strong need for new and sustainable capital and capacity-building sources for CDFIs.

With ongoing support from mission-driven investors, CDFIs can and will continue to chip away at the credit needs and related disparities facing our region’s most vulnerable residents and communities.

Read more from ANDP on GSIC's blog: https://gasocialimpact.com/cdfis-stepping-into-the-breach/

We are heartbroken to learn of the loss of former ANDP staff member James Dwight Cromartie. His infectious smile and uplifting attitude will forever be with us. Our sincere condolences to Jill, his extended family, and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider supporting an organization dear to James' heart, Metro Atlanta YMCA and the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA.

https://ymcaofmetroatlanta.givingfuel.com/crowd/wwy-ychampions/fundraiser/3787

It has been 17 months since the tragic killing of George Floyd drew worldwide attention to issues of police brutality, systemic racism, and social injustice. How has that heightened awareness impacted police and community relationships at the local level?

Please join us as we bring together law enforcement and south metro neighborhood leaders for a meaningful conversation about the role that we can all play in building stronger, safer communities and fostering more inclusive and trusting environments. Through candid dialogue with Clayton Police Chief Kevin Roberts, this event will seek to create an environment where neighbors and police listen to one another, develop compassion, and find common ground.

Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon. Zoom event information will be sent to registrants close to the event date. Details and free registration here: https://www.andpi.org/nt2021

Our thanks to NeighborWorks America, Publix, and State Farm for their support of this conversation and continued support of the Neighbors Together initiative. More about the initiative here: www.andpi.org/nt

Yesterday's Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum with the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum was divided into two panels. Here's the second panel, featuring candidates Dunn, English, Hammad, Hill, King, Searles, and Wright.

Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum on Affordable Housing Wednesday, October 6, 11:00 a.m. How will the next Mayor of Atlanta address the City's affordable housing challenges? Neighborhoods across the City of Atlanta are struggling with the supply ...

ANDP is proud to partner with several key affordable housing stakeholders to produce the quarterly Atlanta Regional Housing Forum. See yesterday's Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum. Here is the video for the first panel - candidates Brown, Dickens, Gay, Moore, and Reed. We applaud all the candidates for their time and attention to an issue critical to so many Atlantans - affordable housing.

Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum on Affordable Housing Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 a.m. How will the next Mayor of Atlanta address the City's affordable housing challenges? Neighborhoods across the City of Atlanta are struggling with the supply ...

Thank you, Center for Community Progress, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland for giving ANDP an opportunity to share our work during the housing crisis and Great Recession in this important report. ANDP senior staff member Mandy Eidson shares a 10 year retrospective of ANDP's single-family development work, and the efforts to access important capital to grow our work and impact: "Building Resilience: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships and Low-Cost Capital to Meet Affordable Single-Family Housing Needs." See the full report, which also includes important retrospectives from Dan Immergluck, Alan Mallach, Andrew Jakabovics, Ira Goldstein, and more. https://bit.ly/3Ba54s2