Home Depot celebrates 40th Anniversary of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Through neighborhood revitalization, education, innovative development, and partnerships, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities. Since its inception in 1983, the nonprofit affordable housing developer has assisted over 2,400 families (over 6,000 individuals) with first-time home purchases, rehab and critical home repair services, and education programs.

The Home Depot Foundation is pleased to announce a $1 million grant to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to help the organization build ten homes over the next two years.

“As Atlanta’s home prices continue to rise, The Home Depot Foundation is committed to ensuring more people have access to stable, affordable housing through our decades of work with Atlanta Habitat. These 10 homes in the innovative Browns Mill Village community will provide opportunities for homeownership to more of our neighbors here in The Home Depot’s hometown. We’re proud to partner with Atlanta Habitat and honored to help kick off its 40th anniversary celebration this year.” - Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation.

Twenty years ago, The Home Depot was among the first corporations to make significant contributions to Atlanta Habitat homeowner education programs and community repair initiatives. This is the latest in a long line of major gifts from The Home Depot Foundation, allowing Atlanta Habitat to continue its mission of transforming generations through home ownership and neighborhood revitalization.

Last year, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity built 28 new homes. To commemorate their 40 years of service, the organization intends to continue addressing the affordable housing gap by constructing a total of 40 homes in 2023.

“Atlanta Habitat has a rich legacy of empowering generations to build and grow as homeowners – now we are poised to help even more families thrive by increasing the number of homes we build and by amplifying our programming in the communities we serve.” - Candice Jordan, chief development officer of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.

These initiatives demonstrate The Home Depot Foundation's dedication to its nonprofit partners. The Home Depot Foundation has invested millions in Atlanta communities over the last decade, providing affordable housing, educational opportunities, park restoration, and other community development and outreach projects.

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