Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

06/05/2026

Day 1 of our Clayton County Women Build featured our great friends of the for Humanity's BEST group.

We traveled back to our Hannah Springs neighborhood in Lovejoy to put up siding on two, future Women-owned homes!

Stay tuned to see highlights from days 2 & 3!

06/02/2026

Meet our Women Build Ambassador, Falatta James!

A proud Atlanta native, Army veteran, and Clayton County Public Schools graduate, Falatta knows firsthand the power of community investment and opportunity. With 15+ years leading business and technology initiatives for Fortune 500 companies around the world, she has never lost sight of her roots in South Metro Atlanta.

Falatta is deeply passionate about affordable housing, homeownership, and workforce development, believing that every family deserves access to safe housing and the tools to build a better future.

We are honored to have Falatta building alongside us this week for a stronger Clayton County!

We are officially SOLD OUT for our Clayton County dates BUT you can still donate to support this amazing initiative. Visit schabitat.org/womenbuild to show your support.

06/01/2026

We had an incredible two days with our friends from Coweta-Fayette EMC and Local Leverage Peachtree City!

These volunteers showed rolled up their sleeves to tear down and rebuil a fence for one of our Fayette County home repair families. Home preservation is about ensuring that homeowners can remain in the places they love, safely and comfortably, for years to come. Every project we complete is a family that stays in their home, in their community, and in a space that is truly their own.

Because of faithful volunteers, we are approaching 300 home repairs since our program started in 2013. We could not do it without volunteers and partners like these who give their time, skills, and hearts to make it happen.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

It's National Homeownership Month and there's no better time to turn your dream into a reality!

If you have dreamed of becoming a homeowner, we want to help! Visit schabitat.org to complete our Homeownership Questionnaire and take the first step toward a place to call your own.

06/01/2026

Mission Minute Monday | Unless the Lord Builds

Scripture: Psalm 127:1
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

As we begin Homeownership Awareness Month, this verse reminds us that homeownership is more than a house. It is about stability, hope, and a strong foundation. At Habitat, we work hard to build homes, but we also know lasting impact comes when God is at the center.

Planning matters. Construction matters. Stewardship matters. But above all, we need the Lord to guide what we build. When God is the foundation, homes become places of peace, growth, and blessing.

Challenge:
This week, pray for the families we serve and for those pursuing homeownership.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of home. Be the foundation of every home we build and every family we serve. Amen.

Best regards and blessings,
Cynthia Elaine Jenkins
CEO, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

05/29/2026

Our last stop on our Women Build Tour is our stomping grounds of Clayton County!!!!

We are excited to announce our Women Build Ambassadors!

Meet Donya L. Sartor, the first Black mayor in Jonesboro, GA!

A proud Clayton County resident for 20+ years, Mayor Sartor brings 25+ years in education and a Doctorate from Georgia State University to her role leading the City of Jonesboro. She's a tireless advocate for her community, securing grants to improve nutrition access, partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank for food distribution, and working alongside Clayton County Public Schools and the Board of Health to connect residents with housing assistance, vaccines, and essential resources.

Her dedication to uplifting families extends beyond City Hall, she's also a devoted foster parent with a heart for children and families in need.

We are proud to have a trailblazer like Mayor Sartor building alongside us for a stronger Clayton County!

There are a few, and we do mean only a few slots left for our Clayton County dates. Visit schabitat.org/womenbuild to register or donate today!

05/28/2026

So exciting to see Lexi's dream come true!

Thank you to the team at Upworthy for partnering with us to share the dynamic work we're doing on the Southside!

05/27/2026

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome members of Henry County Government and the City of Stockbridge Government out to Davis Road for a tour of our two nearly completed homes.

Our distinguished guests got a firsthand look at the progress on both lots and even had the chance to meet one of the future homebuyers.

These homes are the result of an incredible community partnership. The City of Stockbridge and the Stockbridge Development Authority provided the land and infrastructure improvements, while Henry County Government provided funding through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Through this partnership, we're turning the dream of homeownership into reality right here in our community.

We are so grateful for the leaders and partners who showed up, toured, and continue to champion affordable housing in Henry County. We can't wait to welcome our homebuyers home!