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Investigative reporting and community storytelling about the cost of living in Atlanta

MY TWO CENTS

Meet this library associate from Pittsburgh

Meet this library associate from Pittsburgh

“I lost hope when it came to being a homeowner in Atlanta.”

“I lost hope when it came to being a homeowner in Atlanta.”

Meet this programs and marketing manager from West End

Meet this programs and marketing manager from West End

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Atlanta Civic Circle and Canopy Atlanta received a national award for the Cost of Living Project

We won!

RECENT STORIES

We won!

We won!

Atlanta Civic Circle and Canopy Atlanta received a national award for the Cost of Living Project

ADU 101

ADU 101

What do guesthouses and granny flats have to do with the housing crisis in Atlanta?

Caregiving is “the work that makes all other work possible.” It’s also underpaid, undervalued, and in need of investment.

Caregiving is “the work that makes all other work possible.” It’s also underpaid, undervalued, and in need of investment.

This week, a bus tour advocating for caregivers made its final stop in Atlanta—the birthplace of the domestic workers’ movement

From free groceries to mental healthcare, mutual aid means building community—and political power

From free groceries to mental healthcare, mutual aid means building community—and political power

Mutual aid isn’t charity—it’s about creating a culture of collectivity. Here’s how organizations are putting that philosophy into action.

Waste not, want not

Waste not, want not

FoodCommune rescues food from landfills to help feed the community

“We’re the ones struggling”

“We’re the ones struggling”

In the wake of a water crisis, Atlantans take a closer look at the city’s priorities

Guidance and opportunities to help people prepare for their career journey and job search.

Career & Education

Counseling, assistance, and other proven methods to help people become more financially stable.

Financial Services

Accessible, safe, and dependable transport services to ensure mobility to anyone that needs it.

Transportation

Assistance for people experiencing homelessness or in need of accommodations.

Housing Services

Visit United Way 2-1-1

Provided by United Way 2-1-1, an information and referral service dedicated to helping you find the best resources to meet your needs.

Community Resource Hub

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The Cost of Living Project is fueled by your stories about the price we pay to live in metro Atlanta. Share your experiences with us by filling out our survey or submitting your story through our My Two Cents form.

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