Georgia Advancing Communities Together Inc.
Georgia Advancing Communities Together Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
to build a network of strong nonprofit organizations engaged in housing and community development throughout Georgia.
About
PolicyHeld Housing Day at the Capitol with an estimated 70 people in attendance representing nonprofit organizations and resident groups. Participants, as far away as Warner Robins and Valdosta, attended the session.Together with Georgia Supportive Housing Association, submitted comments on DCAs Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).Advocated on nationally with Georgia ACT partners, NLIHC, NCRC, NACEDA, and Center for Community Change with Georgias federal elected officials for funding for HOME, CDBG, Federal housing subsidies, and National Housing Trust FundProvided input and attended DCAs plans and updates on funds made available from the State Housing Trust Fund for the HomelessContracted with Elizabeth Appley, legislative consultant and lobbyist, to monitor housing legislation in the General Assembly and produce legislative reports to keep members informedProvided partial-year staff support for an Atlanta housing advocacy initiative, City For All, to promote development and preservation of affordable housing for families with low and moderate incomes Provide policy updates to the Southwest Georgia at the Southwest Georgia Regional CommissionStaff served on the Executive Committee, the Under 50%AMI subcommittee, and serves as co-champion for the Policy Committee of HouseATL. HouseATL is a coalition formed through the convening power of ULI Atlanta, The Arthur M. Blank Foundation, Central Atlanta Progress, Center for Civic Innovation, and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (of over 200 housing practitioners) to develop a shared, comprehensive plan and seek adequate funding to address Atlantas housing affordability issues.Co-hosted Fair Housing: A Look Back and Forward at Racial Equity in Atlanta (and the Southeast) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Georgia State University, National Fair Housing Alliance, Metro Fair Housing Services, and Legal Aid Atlanta and other affordable housing stakeholders for a lunch talk by Richard Rothstein, author of the Color of Law, at GSU School of LawRequested and received Hurricane Michael needs from the City of Albany, Dougherty County, the City of Cordele, and Wilcox County and conveyed to the National Low Income Housing Coalitions Disaster Housing Recovery Committee to advocate for disaster relief fundingStaff served as host for the Atlanta Legislative Fish Fry (sponsored by Cordele-Crisp County) for Georgia State General Assembly members and their staffSigned national letters of support for partner organizations for favorable policy for affordable housingTraining and Technical AssistanceProvided information and updates to various housing stakeholders in Cobb County, DeKalb County (including the NAACP), Fulton County (and the City of Atlanta), the City of Fitzgerald, the City of Cordele & Crisp County, the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum, and the general public on housing solutionsIn partnership with the New Georgia Project, provided Get Out The Vote training to grassroots nonprofits in Americus, Cordele, East Point, and Atlantas Pittsburgh CommunitySouthwest Georgia United with co-grant writing assistance for the Fannie Mae ChallengeWith sponsorships from Fifth Third Bank, NeighborWorks, Wells Fargo, Quest Community Development Organization, E Wallace Strategies, Enterprise Community Partners, National Church Residences, South State Bank, the Nehemiah Project CDO, Arnall/Golden/Gregory, LLP, and Maximum One Realty Executives held the 2018 Transforming the Housing Landscape in Georgia-People, Purpose, & Preservation Fall Affordable Housing Conference. Georgia ACT had a record 135 attendees from throughout Georgia, (including Hinesville, Bainbridge, Savannah), and Washington, DC.Continued partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, NeighborWorks, and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits on a capacity building initiative for nonprofit organizations in Atlanta; the initiative involves both TA and training. In partnership with NeighborWorks, implemented a South Georgia capacity building initiative for nonprofit organizations (consisting of technical assistance and training) in Ben Hill, Crisp, Sumter, and Dougherty Counties (kick off in early 2019).In partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, implemented a financial literacy campaign for three rural communities in South Georgia (kick off in early 2019)Communications/TechnologyDistributed an e-newsletter periodically containing information on resources, federal legislation, funding opportunities, and future events (conferences, training opportunities, etc.)Continuously updated the Georgia ACT web site: www.georgiaact.orgIncreased promotion Georgia ACT, member, and community events on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaACTCreated and promoted Georgia ACT Twitter Account: @GeorgiaACTCreated and promoted Georgia ACT Instagram Account: @GeorgiaACT250Posted information to Georgia ACT social media regarding the approval of D-SNAP for eligible counties, FEMA sign-up information, and FEMA locations for Georgians affected by Hurricane MichaelCollaborations and PartnershipsStaff serves on the Atlanta Housing CommissionMember of TransFormation Alliance, a coalition of organizations interested in linking communities around transit to promote equitable transit-orient development (E-TOD) in the Atlanta regionCollaborated and served as panelist with United Way for the South Fulton Affordable Housing Form (East Point, GA)Collaborated and served as policy speaker for the Southwest Georgia Regional Commissions Annual Housing Forum (Albany, GA)Collaborated and served as panelist with the MicroLife Institutes Innovative Housing Forum (Atlanta, GA)Collaborated and served as speaker for the Center for Community Changes National Housing Trust Fund Southern Convening (New Orleans, LA)Continued partnership with Metro Fair Housing Services on the ICDPA (down payment assistance program)Partnered with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development Organization and Los Vecinos de Buford Highway to bring awareness to affordable housing issues in Georgias immigrant communitiesCollaborated with the City of Atlantas Progressive Agenda Working Group on Housing AffordabilityCollaborated with the Partnership for Southern Equity on a Chat-n-Chew energy cost discussion in Macon and Middle Georgia. Collaborated with and served as speaker with the Atlanta Delegation Community Affordable Housing Subcommittee w/ Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Housing Authority, GMSDC, Housing Justice League, Fulton County Government, Ashby Merchant Association, Sisters Action Team, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation hosted by Rep. Mable Thomas and Sen. Nikema Williams Administration and FinanceElected five (5) new members to Georgia ACTs Board (Ingrid Thompson, Christie Cade, G. Mitchell Brown, Eula Parker, Leonard Adams)2017 audit completedRenewed three-year lease with the City of AtlantaMoved website and social media responsibilities internallyConducted interviews on affordable housing with NPR, WABE, the AJC, GPBs On Second Thought, the Washington Post, and US News & World ReportHired Director of Operations in May 2018Staff completed the Atlanta Regional Commissions 2018 Regional Leadership Institute Through a partnership with the Atlanta Area Evaluators Association, developed a Georgia ACT membership solicitation and retention plan and survey Staff and Board members attended the NCRC, NACEDA, the Housing Assistance Council, and Center for Community Change national conferencesResource DevelopmentReceived operating support and project-specific grants from NeighborWorks America, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Enterprise Community Partners, the TransFormation Alliance, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and the Fifth Third FoundationReceived donations through social media campaigns including Giving TuesdayRenewed contract the Southeast Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Peer Leadership and Learning Network. fund to handle grants administration on a fee basis
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “To build a network of strong nonprofit organizations engaged in housing and community development throughout georgia.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To build a network of strong nonprofit organizations engaged in housing and community development throughout georgia.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is GA.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 4 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$145,663.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $141,728 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $17,452 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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