Purpose in Action: Affordable Housing Month
This month, we are featuring organizations dedicated to making housing accessible and affordable for all. In May, we shine a light on those working tirelessly in housing development, homelessness prevention, tenant advocacy, and affordable housing initiatives. These groups are raising awareness and driving solutions to the housing affordability challenges facing different communities.
Join us in recognizing their powerful work! We are proud to have these organizations as part of our network.
Affordable Housing Month Clients: Mi Casa, Atlanta Land Trust, DHIC, Center for Family Resources
Mi Casa
Location: Washington, D.C.
Mission: Provide, facilitate, and advocate for inclusive, affordable housing for underserved communities in order to promote equitable, thriving and diverse neighborhoods in the greater DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area.
Consultants: Ed Holman, Maryellen Grant
The Work: Purpose Possible supports Mi Casa with their internal development/fundraising, helping them manage grants and donor relationships.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Mi Casa team for over two years, helping them navigate the evolving fundraising landscape. Every day, I am amazed by their continued advocacy and commitment to standing up for the DC community and beyond, through their efforts to make stable-affordable housing a reality for all.”
“It’s such a pleasure to write grants for an organization that is grounded in its mission. I am especially impressed by the Mi Casa’s team to articulate the real-world benefits for the people they serve.”
Atlanta Land Trust
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: The mission of Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) is to deliver and steward permanently affordable housing to support inclusive, equitable communities near the Atlanta BeltLine and other targeted areas in the city of Atlanta.
Consultants: Mindy Schweitzer-Rawls, Emily Llamazales, Caroline Egan, Patsy Collins
The Work: Purpose Possible began working with ALT in 2020 and our teams focused on securing grants. Over the years, the growth and needs of the organization have led to us supporting their communications, individual giving, and ongoing board engagement.
“Working with the Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) over the past five years has been both personally and professionally fulfilling because we are all committed to their mission of working to create an inclusive and equitable Atlanta through the creation of accessible homeownership.”
“Writing grants for the Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) is inspiring because the organization is creating permanently affordable homeownership solutions for low-income Atlantans. Under Amanda Rhein’s visionary leadership, ALT isn’t just building homes — it’s building a stronger, more inclusive Atlanta, where longtime residents can build generational wealth and remain rooted in the communities they’ve helped shape.”
“I have enjoyed a uniquely well-rounded and hands-on role in my work with the Atlanta Land Trust. I began assisting them with individual giving, setting up seasonal campaigns and monthly giving tiers and I have also assisted with grant wiring and marketing. These efforts have allowed me to gather and hear inspiring stories from their homeowners. My favorite project so far was woking with the ALT team to set up a homeowner photoshoot. Capturing the joy of each homeowner was truly a delight, plus each participant received the photos as a keepsake.”
DHIC
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Mission: DHIC supports individuals, families, and seniors by providing homes and opportunities that promote the financial, physical, and mental well-being of people and communities.
Consultants: Rachel Stanley, Mindy Schweitzer-Rawls, Adi Bates, Patsy Collins
The Work: Purpose Possible first began working with DHIC to develop a strategic fundraising plan aimed at leveraging their 50th anniversary to increase revenue through individuals and sponsors, and overall revenue diversification. We have also supported them with grant management as well as creating a communications plan, with some email and social media content strategy.
“The team at DHIC is top notch! Their diverse team works together effectively and leverages their unique strengths to power their mission and impact on the residents of Raleigh-Durham, NC.”
“I’ve been working with DHIC to obtain and successfully manage grants. Their model of making affordable, desirable housing attainable is unique and much needed. Their 50 years of service to the community are a testament to the effectiveness of their work. It has been an honor to help ensure that DHIC has the diverse funds they need to create affordable housing opportunities for families, seniors, and individuals across North Carolina.”
“I’ve worked with DHIC to create and implement a communications plan, more specifically email and social media content strategy. It has been such a positive experience working with the DHIC team - the passion and expertise everyone brings to their role is evident in all that they do.”
Center for Family Resources
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Mission: To reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families through prevention, crisis intervention, housing support, education, and compassionate care management.
Consultants: Natalie Beck, Tiffany Reed
The Work: Purpose Possible started working with Center for Family Resources to support them on building a major gifts and individual giving plan to expand their contributed income goals and build long-lasting relationships with supporters. Our consultants also helped them build a grant pipeline to find prospective funders and build a timeline for submissions.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at The Center for Family Resources! They are a passionate group of individuals who work hard everyday to improve the lives of those they serve.”
“I enjoyed doing research to help the Center for Family Resources build new funding partnerships. I admire how well CFR’s staff works together to achieve their organizational goals.”
