The Chestnut Family Foundation has pledged $5,000,000 to City of Refuge’s Breaking Barriers. Building Momentum. Campaign. The campaign, which launched in December, will enable City of Refuge to expand the opportunities provided to men, women and children residing in Atlanta’s Westside. The campaign initiatives include a Transformation Center, transitional housing and a Paths to Homeownership program, campus improvements and capacity building and funding to support the formation of City of Refuge satellite organizations in other cities.
“Ben and I are very proud to support the highly impactful work that City of Refuge is doing to transform the lives of children and families living in Atlanta’s Westside. We are inspired by their plans to increase health and wellness opportunities, provide safe and affordable housing options and expand career opportunities through their proven workforce development programs,” said Teresa Chestnut, Trustee of the Chestnut Family Foundation. “City of Refuge’s comprehensive approach is designed to break the cycle of poverty by giving people the tools and resources to change their lives. We believe in City of Refuge’s approach and are delighted to support the Breaking Barriers. Building Momentum. campaign which will help more people find pathways to reach their full potential. City of Refuge’s work is invaluable to the city of Atlanta and to our community as a whole.”
City of Refuge was founded in 1997 to provide food and shelter for those in tremendous need on Atlanta’s Westside. Their renovated warehouse, the size of a city block, in the heart of zip code 30314 serves as a center “Where Good Works,” connecting some of Atlanta’s most vulnerable citizens to all the services they need to move from crisis to dignity and independence.
We're proud to continue our partnership with City or Refuge and the incredible work they are doing to serve our community!
