Economic Development Through Education
Village Forward Inc. focuses on economic development through education, advocacy, planning, and implementation. We aim to impact residents’ lives, bring new opportunities to Stone Mountain Village, define the neighborhood, and promote community wellness. We work as community partners to create mixed-income housing and offer cradle-to-college education.
Transforming Communities
On a mission to help create a better quality of life for the SMV community by providing educational and advocacy services with the intent to fundraise for planning and implementation.
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Working with Local Partners & Leaders
Our non-profit is dedicated to revitalizing the Stone Mountain Village area. We work alongside local partners, leaders, and residents to improve the quality of life in a healthy, equitable, and vibrant community.
Our Focus
We focus on specific neighborhoods where we can establish transformative programs and infrastructure, recognizing that if we can change the place, we can change outcomes for those who live there.
Engaging Community Members
At Village Forward Inc., we lead revitalization efforts by engaging community members, building partnerships, securing funding, managing programs, and ensuring the implementation of our model’s housing, education, and wellness components aligned with the community’s vision.
Education and Advocacy
Our goal is also to provide a community-specific mix of information and strategies that honor local history, reflect residents' priorities, promote a quality lifestyle, create opportunities, and reduce division.
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