Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards Dream HOME Expo in partnership with HouseATL of Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
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Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
The Purpose of this Agenda Item is to provide funding for the Dream HOME Expo event.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Dream Home Expo is a transformative event for the county, offering residents a comprehensive platform to explore pathways to sustainable homeownership, financial stability, and community empowerment. By connecting current and aspiring homeowners with trusted service providers, housing experts, and educational resources, the expo helps close gaps in access to knowledge and support-especially for historically underserved populations. Attendees gain actionable strategies for home maintenance, legal protection, credit education, and legacy planning, all of which contribute to long-term housing security and wealth-building. This inclusive, forward-thinking event strengthens the county’s commitment to equity, economic development, and stronger safer neighborhoods built one home at a time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An Amount not to exceed $7,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funding, contributed towards Dream HOME Expo event programming.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve an allocation not to exceed $7,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriations funding for the Dream HOME Expo and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.