🌱$34 Million To Decrease Racial Wealth Gap + Jurisdiction Dispute

Hi there my thriving friends! Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here with your Thursday edition of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• $34 million in funding made available for affordable housing, to be used for "people of color"
• Who has jurisdiction over the soon-to-be Atlanta Public Safety training center
• The deadline for homeowners to apply for new homestead tax exemptions

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Here are the top stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

1. Yesterday, March 8, the Community Housing Capital (CHC) made an announcement that there will be $34 million in funding made available for affordable housing to be used for "people of color." The CHC BIPOC Affordable Housing Development Fund (“BIPOC Fund”) is a combination of a $17 million commitment from Arnold Ventures and an additional $17 million from CHC’s own capital. It has been reported that CHC intends to address racial inequality in the housing market. This will include 12 southern states and Washington, D.C., thus decreasing the racial wealth gap. The lack of housing security and housing affordability plays a major role in the prevention of building wealth within the "Black" communities. “The BIPOC housing fund will infuse capital into minority-led organizations that have been denied wealth-building opportunities for far too long,” said President and CEO of Community Housing Capital., Cindy Holler. This funding is the change that many have been fighting for. (PR Web)
2. The deadline for homeowners to apply for any new homestead tax exemptions in Decatur is fast approaching. March 15 is the final date for submissions. Eligibility requirements can be found on the website- https://www.decaturga.com/homestead, email- taxes@decaturga.com, or by calling 404-370-4100. (Decaturish.com)
3. Councilwoman Liliana Bakhtiari was one of several attendees at the City Council meeting on Monday. The topic at hand was regarding jurisdiction and which agency has authority over the soon-to-be Atlanta Public Safety training center. The property is located in DeKalb County but leased by the Atlanta Police Foundation. Bakhtiari pointed out that there have been police and firefighters at the location, but they have no legal jurisdiction, which she stated is a problem. (Decaturish.com)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Take & Make: Jewelry with Gin — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Take & Make Dr. Seuss Bookmark — DeKalb County Public Library (All Day)
• Business After Hours — DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A huge Congratulations going out to Decatur High School’s inaugural gymnastics team. They won their first meet and came in first place! The girls, one leaning on crutches, surrounding their coach, posed for pictures after their great win. (City Schools of Decatur via Facebook)
• According to reports, women ages 25 - 34 in DeKalb County are the largest demographic living in poverty. Reports state these same stats represent those who suffer the most from domestic violence. The Junior League of DeKalb County is asking for your help by donating and helping to support local shelters that help support these women and their children. (Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. via Facebook)
• The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is attempting to rezone the Kensington station property for redevelopment. The commission deferred action on the item in the past. (https://decaturish.com/categor...)

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About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Georgia in 2017. My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow was published in 2021. https://www.mamanyematters.com... I've worked in Atlanta and Gwinnett County Public Schools assisting children who have special needs. I studied Community Development @ Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. My Purpose In Life Is To Connect, Create, Inspire, Write, and Expand and I am ELATED to Be Here as a Contributing Writer @ Patch! Journey With Me...

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