New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is turning land into an affordable housing for Black families
Black homeownership rates continue to lag significantly behind those of white households, according to recent federal housing data. This comes as housing affordability continues to dominate national conversations around economic inequality and the racial wealth gap.
What is New Birth Village?
To address disparity, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is making a major investment in the Black community through a sweeping affordable housing initiative designed to help Black families build generational wealth. Under the leadership of Pastor Jamal Bryant, the Atlanta-based megachurch announced plans for New Birth Village, a transformational development expected to bring more than 390 homes to the region through a faith-centered public-private partnership model.
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