Gwinnett County Community Development Corporation
With God as the cornerstone of all we do, we empower and stabilize the marginalized in our community by focusing on providing housing solutions and life skills. We strive to address the urgent housing needs close to our community, reflecting our commitment to service and stewardship. Grounded in our faith, our mission is to create opportunities for growth and transformation for the underserved by building homes and hope.
54%
Jobs
54% of Gwinnett’s jobs earn less than $40k/yr, but only 3% of apartments rent for less than $1k/month
9%
Poverty
9% of the Gwinnett Population
Below Georgia’s Poverty Threshold
< 24%
Housing
Current new housing
supply (~3600 units/yr ) is less than 24% of demand (15,100 units per year)
Access to and supply of affordable and workforce housing is the single biggest housing issue that Gwinnett faces.
“The past two years have seen particularly sharp increases in both home sale prices and rental rates. Virtually no new housing units are being built that are affordable to households earning $50,000 or less annually, which represents approximately 1/3 of Gwinnett's households.”
Gwinnett County performs in bottom quartile of all counties in the US and the 2nd worst quartile of all counties in Georgia
OUR VISION
We aim to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors by fostering a supportive and equitable community. Our vision is to see thriving communities where every individual and family has access to affordable housing and the resources they need to lead fulfilling lives. We envision a future where the local community is characterized by prosperity, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging, all rooted in the life-changing reality of the Gospel and God's unwavering love.
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Study Polling
Most Needed Services o Top 5 Most Needed Services from respondents who have accessed the Human Service System
• Housing Access & Support – 40.3%
• Healthcare – 35.1%
• Food/Nutrition – 28.6%
• Mental/Behavioral Health – 27.3%
• Senior/Aging Support – 23.4%
Top 3 services needed among respondents identified as waiting between 1 and 3+ months (19%)
• Housing Access & Support – 14.1%
• Food – 12.9%
• Mental Health/Behavioral Health – 10.6%
Top Three Needed Services among respondents who don’t qualify for services (27%)
• Food – 9.6%
• Healthcare – 9.6%
• Housing Access & Support – 9.0%
The top 5 municipal area (incorporated and unincorporated) for respondents who have accessed the Human Services system
• Lawrenceville - 31.8%
• Snellville -10.3%
• Buford – 9.1%
• Lilburn – 8.0%
• Dacula – 7.1%
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