Mayor Shirley Franklin, City Council President Cathy Woolard and the All Women's House Build Team

WHO:	Mayor Shirley Franklin, City Council President Cathy Woolard and the All Women's House Build Team
WHEN:	Saturday, September 13, 2003 Program begins at 8:00 a.m., doors open at 7:30 a.m. for set-up
WHERE:	Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Warehouse 500 Woodward Ave, Atlanta
WHY:	Atlanta Habitat is the City’s largest developer of truly affordable housing. Normally housed are sponsored by corporations, faith-based organizations or civic organizations. This build however is very different because it is a grass-roots effort by private individuals - all women - who raised the funds to sponsor the build and are contributing more than 200 volunteers - again, all women - who will actually build the home. Mayor Franklin says, "Atlanta is a wonderfully diverse city, and a key to keeping it that way is the availability of affordable housing. My administration is firmly committed to insuring that Atlanta remains affordable for all who want to live here. I commend Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and in particular the women who have commited to build this house for making a difference in the future of our city."

DIRECTIONS:

From I-75/85: take Exit 247 for I-20 eastbound, then follow instructions below:

From I-20 EASTBOUND: Get on to I-20 EAST and exit at Boulevard/Zoo Atlanta, Exit 59A.

Turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp onto Boulevard and proceed north over I-20. Turn left at the first cross street which is Woodward Ave. The Warehouse is 1½ blocks ahead on the RIGHT. Park inside the chain link fence.

From I-20 WESTBOUND: Exit at Boulevard/Zoo Atlanta, Exit 59A. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp onto Boulevard. Follow above directions.

Additional Media Opportunity:

Following the Kick-off celebration, media are invited to the building site located at 1987 Freemont Street in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood. (View Map).

AHFH Contact: Jill Redman - (404) 223-5180 x130 OR CELL (404) 234-8486