United Way's Focus on Basic Needs

Creating Safe and Stable Homes

It is no secret that rising housing costs have strained many families across Northwest Georgia. We know that when families have a safe, stable place to call home, they can focus on pursuing other dreams like quality education for their children or career development.

Connecting families to affordable housing is one way we are helping families thrive. These are families like Cheryl and her children. After experiencing two rent increases in less than three years, Cheryl knew she needed a more sustainable housing option.

Many affordable multifamily housing developments in Whitfield County were built decades ago and need major rehabilitation. In 2022, United Way partnered with the Dalton Housing Authority to fully renovate a triplex housing unit for up to 18 residents.

United Way of Northwest Georgia was excited to partner with the Dalton Housing Authority to renovate a second triplex housing unit in 2023. The renovations will help preserve affordable housing units in our local community and increase the quality of life for the individuals and families who live in this low-income neighborhood.

United Way is Building Pathways to Economic Stability. Economic stability allows people to access resources essential to life - including financial resources, quality housing, food, and a job that provides a stable living wage. That’s why United Way unites the community around this common goal: All families reduce the long-term need for food, housing, and utility assistance through life-skills education and financial counseling.

With your support, United Way can continue to rehab additional housing units to provide more affordable housing. This will help low-income families build a pathway to economic stability.

Basic Needs Strategic Guideline: 

 United Way is Building Pathways to Economic Stability. Economic stability allows people to access resources essential to life, including financial resources, quality housing and food, and a job that provides a stable living wage. That’s why United Way Unites the community around this common goal: All families reduce the long-term need for food, housing, and utility assistance through life skills education and financial counseling.