By Kyle Huhtanen, CEO of Habitat NWMA
At Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta (NWMA), our impact extends beyond building homes. For 40 years, we have worked alongside families, volunteers, donors, and community partners to help create a future where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
Since 1986, we have seen how access to affordable housing can transform lives. A home creates a foundation for families to build financial stability, pursue opportunities, and plan for the future.
As the third largest producing Habitat for Humanity in the State of Georgia, we have built, rehabbed, or repaired more than 691 homes by providing families a hand-up.
As housing needs evolve across Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties, so does our approach to serving the community. While new home construction remains central to our mission, we recognize that addressing housing challenges requires a broader range of solutions.
Through critical home repairs, our Community Curb Appeal initiative, and down payment assistance, we are expanding pathways to safe, affordable housing and helping more neighbors remain in their homes. With the mission as our north star, each program reflects our commitment to meeting families where they are.
According to the Atlanta Regional Commission and local market data, Cobb County home prices have surged over 120 percent in the last decade, outpacing local income growth and leaving structural supply gaps in mid-tier ownership. More than 50 percent of renter households in Cobb County are now housing cost-burdened, spending over 30 percent of their income on housing. We honor the people and partnerships that have made this work possible while looking ahead to the next 40 years. As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we recognize the housing needs that remain and invite more people to be part of the solution.
We must continue opening doors for local families. Pursuing that goal takes a community of people who believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live and are willing to invest in making that vision a reality.
We invite you to give a one-time gift of any amount or become a Sustaining Builder by contributing $40 per month for 40 months. Your gift will create more pathways to homeownership, support essential home repairs, and revitalize neighborhoods throughout Northwest Metro Atlanta.
Together, we can build on 40 years of progress. The next chapter of our story starts with you.
