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Atlanta churches pool resources to fund affordable housing

Atlanta churches pool resources to fund affordable housing

A coalition of congregations is building what the market will not.

PublishedApril 7, 2026
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The Atlanta Interfaith Housing Trust brings together congregations from across denominational lines to pool capital, donate land, and advocate for zoning reforms.

The trust's 420 completed units house families earning below 60 percent of the area median income. An additional 200 units are under construction, with waiting lists that signal strong demand.

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