Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition dedicates 21st home

Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition

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On Sunday September 19, Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and the Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition (CIHC) dedicated the coalition’s 21stHabitat home in Austell. The house was the first build started in 2021.
Future Homeowner Rachel Coates has built alongside coalition volunteers for nine weeks and is looking forward to moving into her own home with her children. Rachel is a 47-year-old single mom to Jeremy (13), and Polleen (12), and she works as a caregiver at Arbor Terrace at Burnt Hickory.

The Kenya native has lived in Cobb County for 13 years. Their family currently lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Marietta, which has become too small for them. She is very grateful for the opportunity to partner with Habitat and is excited about her future prospects of finally owning her own home.
The 2021 Coalition includes 12 religious organizations and four corporate members.
Faith partners include:

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Unity North Atlanta Church

Covenant United Methodist

McEachern United Methodist

Due West United Methodist

Smyrna First United Methodist

Bethany United Methodist

Temple Kol Emeth

Log Cabin Community Church

St. Catherine’s Episcopal

East Cobb Islamic Center

West Cobb Islamic Center

Corporate sponsors include:

Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors

Pinkerton & Laws

Truist (BB&T)

Atlanta West Carpets

The annual coalition uses the motto, “We Build to Coexist, We Coexist to Build.”
“For 21 years, this faithful, cross-denominational coalition has represented the best of our county, and always finds a way to build, no matter the challenges,” said Coalition co-chair and Habitat board member, Henry Hene. “It was very rewarding to again be building side by side with this special homeowner who worked so hard to make a better life for the next generation.”
“For more than two decades, this coalition has been a light in this community and a shining example of what people can do when they come together to improve lives,” said Jessica Gill, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta. “We are grateful for their unwavering dedication to our mission and bettering our community though stable and sustainable housing.”