Community Economic Development – creating economic opportunities for urban families through employment, job training and providing quality goods and services to South Atlanta through: The South Atlanta Marketplace, Community Ground Coffee Shop and South Atlanta Bike Shop.
Mission Statement
Equipping individuals and families to strengthen themselves economically. CED impacts the lives of low-income families by increasing their purchasing capacity and placing economic power back into the hands of the community. The program emphasizes the importance of honorable work and economic empowerment as essential to human dignity. It provides employment with health-care benefits and quality merchandise at affordable prices, thus avoiding the spirit-eroding effects of subsidies and handouts.
Programs:
South Atlanta Marketplace – a retail thrift store that provides:
• New and quality used clothing at affordable prices
• Commonly used household items at low prices
• Free Internet Access
Community Grounds Coffee Shop – a gathering place for the community that provides:
• Quality, affordable, and fairly traded coffee
• A program that will supply your business with all of your coffee needs at an affordable price
• A space for community groups to meet: Book clubs, game nights, meetings, music performances, etc…