Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Expresses Gratitude for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Contributions to Affordable Housing

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Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Expresses Gratitude for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Contributions to Affordable Housing

ATLANTA (February 20, 2023) – “We are praying for President and Mrs. Carter as he receives hospice care at home. As we reflect on President Carter’s legacy, we’re reminded of the impact he made on our organization’s efforts to ensure that families everywhere live in quality, affordable homes. He is a true servant leader whose tireless contributions to better the lives of people in our country and around the world will always be remembered with gratitude,” said Alan Ferguson, Sr., President and CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.

President Carter is a distinguished humanitarian, advocate and champion whose commitment to serving others is evident in his role with Atlanta Habitat through the years. The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project has brought together volunteers and sponsors to ‘blitz’ build homes in cities around the world. In 1988, the Carters joined more than 1,000 volunteers to help build 21 homes in Atlanta’s Edgewood community.

Twenty years later in 2008, President Carter joined Atlanta Habitat to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary with a parade of homeowners and a groundbreaking at Lakewood Commons where the 1,000th and 1,001st homes were constructed. And in 2011, President Carter was there when former Atlanta Falcons player and philanthropist Warrick Dunn furnished the 100th home for his Home for the Holidays initiative for single-parent families.

Founded in 1983, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity (Atlanta Habitat) is one of the largest affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. Operating as an affordable home builder, financial institution and resource hub, Atlanta Habitat has empowered thousands of families in Atlanta and South Fulton County through home ownership in its 40-year history. Atlanta Habitat is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built on a foundation of empowering families to own quality, affordable homes in safe, vibrant neighborhoods with opportunities to thrive.

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