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For Lynleada “Lyn,” believing in her daughter was never optional, it was the assignment. Long before college acceptance letters and valedictorian speeches, Lyn simply wanted her daughter, Corya to have opportunities she never had herself. While Lyn did not attend college, she made sure Corya understood the importance of discipline, exposure, and staying focused from

This spring brought the addition of new affordable housing to the Greenville area. The Paragon Apartments in Mauldin, SC, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 26. Sited on 4.7 acres conveniently located near shopping, dining, and other services, this new development provides 88 units, including one-, two, and three-bedroom apartments

“It’s not as scary as I thought.” That’s what one student shared after returning from a Spring Break college tour for Atlanta area students who live in MHSE family communities. At Mercy Housing Southeast, Academic Enrichment – one of the four pillars of resident services offered at MHSE Family properties — is about creating exposure

Darcy has lived in Atlanta for more than 70 years. Born in Henry County and now 74 years young, she has watched the city grow and change, but one thing has always mattered most to her: people. At Mercy Housing Southeast’s (MHSE) Reynoldstown Senior Apartments, Darcy is known as the “boss lady” of the food

Tarielle is an Atlanta native in every sense of the word. Born at Grady Hospital and raised on the city’s Eastside, she knows Atlanta not as a headline or a hotspot, but as home. Today, she is also a mother of two — a proud mom to an 8-year-old and a toddler — grounded by

This year’s Power of Home celebration was our most successful yet, and it’s all because of you! Together, we had an evening filled with joy, community, and a renewed commitment to ensuring everyone has a stable, affordable place to call home. We raised more than $100,000 to support resident services as we packed the Pantry.

As one of the nation’s leading philanthropic initiatives, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program strengthens nonprofit leadership nationwide and supplies multiyear flexible funding annually to organizations driving community impact. We will use the funding to expand a Behavioral Health Navigation program, primarily for senior residents in the Atlanta metro area. For 2025, two Atlanta nonprofits

When Eric walked through the doors of Thrive Sweet Auburn earlier this year, he brought with him a suitcase and a lifetime of resilience. A veteran, a manager at Delta during the 1996 Olympics, a security professional, and a minister who spent eight years leading outreach programs for men in crisis, Eric’s story is one

About 90 miles east of Atlanta is the small town of Madison, Georgia. Known for being one of the largest historical districts in the state, Madison is home to Orchard Grove, a multi-family, affordable housing community. This summer, Job Cannon, the Resident Services Coordinator at Orchard Grove, ran a camp for the community’s youth residents.

For Coach Wells, life has always been about pushing limits. A Cleveland native, he grew up in foster care before charting his own path through education and athletics. A Division III national champion in the 400 meters, he came to Atlanta to train alongside some of the nation’s best athletes at Georgia Tech, chasing speed,