The Thrive Sweet Auburn Center sits at 302 Decatur Street. The area is known for its rich history and ties to the Black community.
The facility is a collaborative project between Mercy Housing Southeast and Project Community Connections Inc. (PPCI). It was built as a one-stop shop to help house individuals, families and veterans dealing with homelessness.
Jimiyu Evans is the co-CEO of PPCI and served as one of the developers for the project. Evans says Thrive Sweet Auburn answered one of Atlanta’s growing problems — housing affordability.
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