Adair Park Today

The Adair Park Housing Relief Fund is a community-led crowd fund aimed at preventing displacement in the Adair Park neighborhood. It is responsive to numerous factors, including the millions of unemployment claims filed in the city of Atlanta since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and property tax increases within Adair Park that have commonly exceeded 300% over just the last few years. 

The Housing Relief Fund provides the opportunity for donors to assist residents of Adair Park struggling with these destabilizing forces. Thank you for donating!

How Does it Work?

It’s simple: donations to this crowd fund will go directly to Adair Park Housing Relief Fund. The fund is overseen and administered by the Adair Park neighborhood association, Adair Park Today, Inc., (“APT”) a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation — so your donation is tax deductible. You do not need to be an Adair Park resident to donate.

From the funds received, APT will make awards to eligible applicants based on the criteria below.

Where Will the Funds be Directed?

Funds will be directed to applicants experiencing one of the hardships listed below. APT offers other programs (for example, the Senior Network and Youth Outreach programs) to address needs not shown here.

- Rent or mortgage delinquencies

- Utilities delinquencies

- Property tax increases above a certain threshold

- Critical home improvements

Awards will be capped at $500 per household per application. All recipients will be residents of Adair Park.

Can I Mail a Check Instead?

Yes. If you would prefer to pay by mailing a check, please make your check out to Adair Park Today, Inc. and send it to Adair Park Today, Inc., Attn: Housing Relief Fund, PO Box 115555, Atlanta, GA, 30310.

For Applicants:

To apply, you must be a resident of Adair Park (see red boundaries in map below) and you must submit an email to housing @ adairpark dot com or a letter to Adair Park Today, Inc., Attn: Housing Relief Fund, PO Box 115200, Atlanta, GA, 30310. Please state your reason for applying based on the

following guidelines:

- Rent or mortgage delinquencies: You must submit proof of a rent or mortgage delinquency more than one month in arrears (e.g. letter from landlord/lender) as an attachment to your email/letter.

- Utilities (gas/power/water) delinquencies: You must submit correspondence from your utility provider threatening shutoff as an attachment to your email/letter.

- Property tax: To be eligible, your property tax bill must be 4% or more of the most recent purchase price of your home. For example, if you bought your home for $70,000 and your tax bill is now $2,800 or greater, you will be eligible. If you received your home as a gift or inheritance, you will be eligible so long as you can demonstrate financial hardship. All applications must include proof of eligibility as an attachment.

- Critical home improvements: To be eligible, your required home improvement must be subject to a code enforcement action or a threat to health and/or safety. Please submit a description and relevant photos with your email/letter.

The Housing Relief Fund will respond to applications within approximately 14 days of receipt; awards may take one month or more from the date of application to be distributed, especially early in the campaign. Awards are limited to $500 per household per application, and no household may receive more than two (2) awards per calendar year. If your amount needed is below $500, your award will be the actual amount needed. While APT hopes to accept every application that meets the objective criteria above, awards are subject to the availability of funds and to APT’s sole discretion. Eligible applications will be prioritized based on chronological order of receipt. AWARDS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN AN EMERGENCY.

Wherever possible, APT will write a check payable directly to the third party requiring payment, e.g. the landlord, lender, utility company, government agency, or contractor. By applying, you agree to release APT from all claims and demands of any type relating to the Housing Relief Fund; additional documentation may be required at the time of the award. 

Note: 5% of donations to the Adair Park Housing Relief Fund will go to APT’s general fund to be directed to APT’s other charitable endeavors. All individuals administering the Fund on behalf of APT will be volunteers.

Help Adair Park help our animals!

Anyone who is paying attention knows the struggles that animal shelters nationwide are facing. Here in Southwest Atlanta, it seems like there are multiple new animals in need every day. I firmly believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And I also believe that communities who take care of their own are communities that thrive. The people living here are the best equipped to know one another’s needs and help meet them. With that in mind, I am working to set up a fund to support the animals of our neighborhood and keep them safe, healthy, out of the shelters, and in the arms of the people who love them. This money will be used for things like:

No amount is too small! To give some perspective, a microchip bought in bulk is $5. A vaccine is less than $3. But to a family who got to bring their lost pet home safely, or know their beloved family member is safe and protected from disease, they are priceless.

The first thing in the works for the neighborhood is a microchip event on March 2nd where we have a stretch goal of microchipping 100 dogs in one day. That’s 100 dogs kept out of the shelter for a mere $500!

We're raising funds to help our neighbor, Sandra Ngube, carry out much-needed repairs to her residence on Tift Ave.

For those who don't know her, Ms. Sandra is as much a part of Adair Park as the historic homes that line our streets. She's the kind of person who will ask how you're doing as you pass by, and part ways with a heartfelt "I love you." Many of us have enjoyed an afternoon conversation on Ms. Sandra's front porch.

Ms. Sandra spend nearly 30 years in housekeeping at Emory Hospital. As a single mother, she managed to juggle two jobs, pulling a second shift at Grady Hospital, all with the goal of securing a home for her family.

She moved to Adair Park in 1986 and raised two daughters on Tift Avenue. Today her home is a beehive of activity with visits from longtime friends, neighbors and family. Her home has seen countless celebrations, love, laughter, tears, and everything in between. It is a home that has always been open to friends, neighbors, and family.

Now, Ms. Sandra needs our help. After years of wear and tear, her home requires significant repairs. Let's come together, as a community, to ensure that Sandra can continue to live in the home she worked so hard for.

Every dollar you contribute will go directly towards making crucial improvements to Ms. Sandra's home. The estimate for the repairs is considerable, but together, we can make it happen. We all know the impact a safe and comfortable home can have on a person's life - let's give that gift back to Ms. Sandra.

Whether you can give a little or a lot, every donation is a step towards our goal. We also encourage you to share this story with your network, and spread the word about this worthy cause. Thank you in advance for your generosity. We, along with Ms. Sandra, truly appreciate it.

Remember - a neighborhood is not just about buildings, but about the people that give it life. Let's show Sandra just how much she means to us.

With love and gratitude,

The Adair Park Community

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Any donations made to Adair Park Today through this campaign will be used exclusively towards assistance for Ms. Sandra