Same Goal, New Strategy

In 1967, when Emmaus House was founded, the Peoplestown community was suffering population loss and disinvestment due to urban renewal policies, interstate construction, and white rejection of residential racial integration. 

As times change, these challenges have given way to others; redevelopment projects and gentrification around Georgia State Stadium and the Atlanta BeltLine threaten to displace many legacy residents and renters. 

Our mission is the same, but as circumstances shift, so must our strategies.

New Priorities

We recently revised our strategic plan to focus on three priorities:

  • Creating a ladder to economic opportunity that leads to economic stability

  • Providing multigenerational education that supports economic mobility for the next generation

  • Optimizing Emmaus House assets for increased community impact

To learn more about our strategic priorities and our plans for implementing them, check out our website by clicking below.

KATHERINE BRANCH