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08/04/2020

The federal eviction moratorium expired on July 31st, placing many low income individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless. We need urgent action in order to mitigate the damage that will be done if the moratorium is not put back in place immediately. Please take 5 minutes to contact Senators Perdue and Loeffler and let them know the federal eviction moratorium and rent relief are needed NOW!

07/22/2020

Renters across our city and the nation are at risk of being evicted from their homes during a pandemic. Join the National Low Income Housing Council's () effort to get Congress to extend the national eviction moratorium!

07/18/2020

We mourn the loss of two civil rights icons and Atlanta legends. John Lewis and C.T. Vivian gave themselves completely to the cause of justice for all, and their legacies will live on for generations to come. Thank you both for your leadership and sacrifice. May you rest in peace as we carry on the fight for justice.

07/17/2020

The economic toll created by Covid-19 is still placing many of our neighbors at risk of being evicted. With the increased spread of the virus, it's more crucial than ever to ensure that our neighbors don't end up homeless on the streets, but instead have healthy and safe shelter. Please consider supporting the Eviction Relief Fund that was set up by Star-C, a local nonprofit focused on creating more just outcomes in education and affordable housing. You can contribute to the Eviction Relief Fund by going to Star-C.org or by clicking the link in our bio! @ Atlanta, Georgia

06/23/2020

The National Low Income Housing Coalition is leading the charge to petition Congress to take action to secure the living situation of our low income neighbors and fellow citizens across the country. As eviction moratoriums expire, the most vulnerable among us are at risk of becoming homeless. Please go to the link in our bio to identify and contact our elected officials, in order to get them to take action now!

06/01/2020

Our Brothers and Sisters at The And Campaign () are rallying tonight to bring a message of justice, hope, and action. Join us!

05/01/2020

Thanks to the generosity of our CityRootsATL coalition, we were able to raise $3,355 and fund 3 months of rent for 3 low income Atlanta families who would have been evicted today! We're grateful for your support and grateful for the leadership by to create The Neighbourhood Initiative. We want to make sure our low income neighbors know that we stand with them. This was a great way to put that into practice. Thank you all again!

04/29/2020

Before Covid-19, Atlanta's housing crisis had already negatively affected most of our low income neighbors and displaced many. This pandemic will only make the issue worse, requiring bold and urgent action from all of us to come up with effective solutions. Tune in tonight to hear from elected officials and experts on the issues. We will be streaming live on:

-Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cityrootsatl/)
-Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cityrootsatl
-The CityRootsATL YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/CityRootsATLYouTube)

Register on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/CityRootsATL (Link also in Bio)

04/28/2020

Before Covid-19, Atlanta's housing crisis had already negatively affected most of our low income neighbors and displaced many. This pandemic will only make the issue worse, requiring bold and urgent action from all of us to come up with effective solutions. Tune in to hear from elected officials and experts on the issues. We will be streaming live on Instagram, Facebook and the CityRootsATL YouTube channel. Register on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/CityRootsATL (Link also in Bio)

04/21/2020

CityRoots ATL has joined the Neighborhood! Because right now, and long after COVID-19, every human should be able to stay in the place they call home. Join CityRoots ATL in supporting an Atlanta family facing homelessness here: https://donate.newstorycharity.org/teams/cityroots-atl

Many working families with children have lost their income due to COVID-19, but has a new monthly giving program ensuring they don’t lose their homes, too. Join CityRoots ATL in helping a vulnerable Atlanta family pay rent, and you're helping them stay safe and have the option to stay home. https://donate.newstorycharity.org/teams/cityroots-atl

Families can't have the choice to stay safe at home if they can't pay rent. Join with a monthly giving program where 100% of your donation goes directly to safely housing the most vulnerable families. https://donate.newstorycharity.org/teams/cityroots-atl

03/12/2020

Due to corona virus concerns, we are regretfully canceling the canvassing event this weekend. But we want to get this information out and these tax deadlines aren’t postponed. SO, if you know of any organizations that work with populations in Atlanta that are at a risk of displacement, please comment below or DM us with their info. We would love to email or drop off flyers to them so they can pass the information along to the communities they serve!

03/03/2020

CityRoots ATL was at City Hall for yesterday's meeting to request that the council unanimously adopt the moratorium on all permits in the area surrounding the Westside Park. But more importantly, we encouraged them to include the neighbors in this planning phase and to use the time wisely. We will be at every Council meeting throughout this moratorium to remind them of their responsibility to these historically underserved neighborhoods.

“There is a low-income housing crisis all over America where low income residents are being pushed out of the city’s core into the outskirts where there are less amenities and services for them,” said Justin Giboney, co-founder of City Roots ATL, an anti-displacement advocacy organization. “We want to make sure that this doesn’t happen in Atlanta.”

Longtime residents say they being displaced by rising property values near park