The 2023 GGA Annual Meeting is at capacity, and we are maintaining a waitlist. Please email S.E. Spencer Keziah at s.e@philanthropysoutheast.org if you want to be added to the waitlist. We will reach out if space becomes available.

Friday, September 8, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
3223 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Breakfast, registration, and networking begin at 8:30am

Our annual event returns this year with a multi-dimensional exploration of strategies being employed to improve access to Safe, Stable and Affordable Housing. Communities across Georgia are struggling with a housing crisis that affects many other aspects of their citizens' lives including health, education, employment, and economic mobility.

Speakers will include funders and practitioners who will share their experience and expertise in various facets of the creation and maintenance of affordable housing stock, including place-based approaches, the challenges and opportunities created by public policy, production and preservation initiatives, and promising and innovative programs providing services to residents.

In addition to the opportunity to engage in a timely conversation around a critical issue, the day will include time to network with your colleagues in a beautiful setting.

8:30am-9:00am | Arrival, Networking & Breakfast

9:00am-9:10am | Welcome and Overview

9:10am-9:45am | Context: Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a challenge faced by communities across Georgia. This session will provide an overview of the affordable housing crisis across the state and how it is connected to other challenges faced by Georgia communities.

9:45am-10:45am | Place: As communities across Georgia address their housing needs, the context of place impacts the design and execution of interventions. Panelists will share their experiences in promoting safe, stable, and affordable housing in light of the unique characteristics of their respective locales.

10:45am-11:00am | Break

11:00am-12:00pm | Policy: Speakers will discuss how public policy drives system change related to housing. State policy can enable solutions such as land banks to unlock the hidden potential of vacant and problem properties and return them to productive use but can also create barriers to optimizing land use and maximizing affordability. This panel will share their experience in advocating for and creating equitable public policy that supports affordable housing.

12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm | Production & Preservation: This session will explore various strategies for the production and preservation of affordable housing through aligning and leveraging capital (public, private, philanthropic, and impact investments). Speakers will address the importance of collaborative solutions to maximize impact.

2:00pm-2:55pm | Programs: In addition to ensuring an adequate supply of units, equitable access to affordable housing requires dedicated programming to serve people and families. These programs include place-based afterschool programs, emergency rental assistance, and home maintenance and repair assistance. Panelists will share innovative approaches being deployed across the state.

2:55pm | Closing Remarks

Cost: $200

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Hotel: Georgia Grantmakers Alliance has reserved a room block at the Courtyard Atlanta Vinings/Galleria for attendees staying overnight in Atlanta on September 7. It is approximately 4 miles away from the program site and is in an area with multiple dining options within walking distance. Rooms are available for $199.00/night -- book your room before Thursday, August 17, to lock in this special rate! (Please note that discounted rate is subject to availability.)

Book your hotel room here or contact the hotel directly at (770) 436-8300 and request a reservation under the Georgia Grantmakers Alliance block.

GGA is grateful to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for underwriting the costs of this event and to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for additional in-kind support.