Atlanta nonprofit distributes 16.5 million dollars in eviction relief

An Atlanta-based nonprofit organization has funded 16.5 million dollars in eviction relief to support low-income tenants, the Good News Network reported. The initiative has successfully assisted more than 5,500 families, allowing them to remain in their homes rather than face displacement. [1]

The effort is led by Marjy Stagmeier, an affordable housing landlord based in the capital city of Georgia, according to the Good News Network. Stagmeier established the Star-C Program, which raises funds to ease the financial burden on renters facing potential housing loss. [1]

The organization originally launched its Eviction Relief Fund during the COVID pandemic to provide direct financial intervention for vulnerable residents, the Good News Network reported. Social housing models generally serve as subsidized or affordable options managed by governments or nonprofit organizations to help address housing inequality. [1][2]