Campbell & Brannon grants $90,000 to two Atlanta nonprofit organizations

Residential real estate law firm supports affordable, stable housing for local residents

ATLANTA – March 24, 2023 – Campbell & Brannon, a residential real estate law firm serving the Atlanta region since 1998, announces $90,000 in grants to two local nonprofits from the Campbell & Brannon Philanthropy Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity will each receive a $45,000 grant to support services targeted to residents of Atlanta’s Thomasville Heights community who have been relocated from the Forest Cove apartments to safer family homes after the complex was condemned for poor living conditions. Funding will also assist Thomasville area homeowners requiring urgent repairs to remain in a safe and livable residence.

AVLF has been the lead agency and advocates throughout the relocation of more than 200 families from Forest Cove, providing ongoing case management and supportive services that will continue until families can return to a permanent residence. Campbell & Brannon supported AVLF’s efforts in Forest Cove with an initial grant in 2022, and this year deepens its impact to fund legal counsel, support from social workers and targeted assistance for the neighborhood’s senior homeowners with the goal of keeping these residents in their homes. AVLF was created in 1979 and it is the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Greater Atlanta, aiming to create safe and stable homes and families by inspiring the fight for equal justice.

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has empowered thousands of families through homeownership since 1983 by spurring neighborhood revitalization and enabling homeowners to pursue educational and professional goals that will positively impact families for generations. Among its programs across the region Atlanta Habitat is working directly with the Thomasville community through its “Repair with Kindness” program that provides much-needed repairs to homes that will help legacy homeowners, many of whom are seniors, ensure that their homes are safe, efficient and accessible.

Campbell & Brannon launched its philanthropy fund at the Community Foundation in 2022, designating a portion of revenue received in each residential real estate closing toward charitable donations. The firm works with its staff and advisors from the Community Foundation to identify nonprofits that improve the lives of local residents specifically in the housing realm. Firm employees then identify grant recipients that best meet the aim of the philanthropy fund. This effort is part of its “Campbell & Brannon Shows the Love” program that each February recognizes the firm’s hard work year-round that enables staff to give back to the community that has helped the firm thrive.

“We feel an obligation to give back to the community that has enabled us to thrive. We are laser focused on efforts that will allow the dream of a safe and affordable home to become a reality for families in our community, and both AVLF and Atlanta Habitat have a strong track record making those dreams come true,” said Camille Brannon, managing partner at Campbell and Brannon. “Our partnership with the Community Foundation is essential to ensure we can pinpoint nonprofits that have expertise in reaching those who can benefit from this support the most.”

Community Foundation President and CEO, Frank Fernandez, applauded the firm’s commitment. “Access to affordable housing and generational wealth building through home ownership is a tenant of our strategic plan, TogetherATL, and our mission to make Atlanta a prosperous place for all who call it home,” he said. “The Foundation’s efforts rely on commitment and engagement across our community, and Camille and her team are all-in on sharing the love and supporting nonprofits leading the way toward more equitable housing access.”

Atlanta ranks worst in the nation for income inequality. As the region sees further growth, it is necessary to invest in programs and organizations that give residents equal and equitable opportunity to learn, work, civically engage and contribute to a healthy and thriving community. Stable, affordable housing impacts a family’s prospects including where children go to school, access to good-paying jobs and availability of reliable healthcare, healthy food and other resources essential to a good quality of life. The Community Foundation is committed to tackling these challenges and relies on broad-based support from committed partners like Campbell & Brannon to drive measurable change.

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Frank Fernandez, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, speaks during Campbell and Brannon’s grants announcement on March 21. The Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Atlanta and several nonprofit partners, facilitated the relocation last year of more than 200 families from the condemned Forest Cove apartment complex in southeast Atlanta.

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About the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta inspires and leads the Atlanta region toward equity and shared prosperity for all who call it home. TogetherATL is the Foundation’s strategic ethos, working through a collaborative approach with community stakeholders, donors, nonprofits and others to examine complex challenges the region faces and create solutions that build a thriving region. Started in 1951, the Community Foundation shepherds approximately $1.4 billion in current assets through its 1,000+ donor funds, while simultaneously raising and deploying more than $120 million annually to thousands of nonprofit organizations. It is Georgia’s second largest foundation. For more information visit: cfgreateratlanta.org or connect with the Foundation via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Campbell & Brannon

Campbell & Brannon, LLC is an Atlanta-based law firm whose expertise encompasses all legal matters related to real estate transactions. Founded in 1998, the firm now serves clients from 11 offices across Georgia with 43 attorneys and over 190 subject matter expert support staff. Holding an “AV” rating from the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, the firm’s attorneys have distinguished, award-winning backgrounds and have represented various clients in both Georgia and Florida. The firm is certified as a woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and has been voted Top Work Places by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for the past nine years.  For more information, visit: campbellandbrannon.com.

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