Fertile Ground

Fertile Ground Community Development Corporation: Rooted in care, focused on stability—supporting food access, housing security, and community resilience across Atlanta.

Fertile Ground Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to serve at the intersection of food security, housing stability, and community care. Founded in response to growing economic pressures across the Atlanta area, Fertile Ground works with families, elders, and local partners to address urgent needs while building sustainable pathways forward. Our programs prioritize dignity,

safety, and access—meeting people where they are and strengthening the foundation beneath them. Our core areas of focus include:

Food Access & Emergency Response
We support individuals and families impacted by rising food costs and economic instability through community-based nutrition access and emergency response initiatives. Elderly Home Repairs & Improvements
We assist seniors with critical home repairs and safety improvements, helping them remain safely housed in the homes and neighborhoods they know. Housing Stability & Community Resilience
We respond to local housing market pressures by supporting stabilization efforts that reduce displacement and strengthen neighborhood continuity. Guided by the belief that care should restore—not diminish—Fertile Ground Incorporated approaches community work as an act of stewardship. We partner locally, act responsibly, and remain rooted in accountability to the people we serve. This is not charity for show. This is care that lasts.

If you live, work, or play in the Austell/Mableton area, this is for you. Please help by taking the survey and sharing f...
06/15/2026

If you live, work, or play in the Austell/Mableton area, this is for you. Please help by taking the survey and sharing for more feedback. The more feedback specific to this area, the better!

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06/15/2026

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06/14/2026

Good times! Fun times! Hot as the the high sun but we did it and had a great time while were at it! Thank you to all of the vendors and other otganizers as well as food trucks and community that came out to show their support!

We are looking forward to seeing some of you join us and get involved with the Local Food and Ag task Force. Shout out to DJ Que for keeping the spins and mic in check! Quetv Multimedia and to Pkots Incorp for their contributions! We are also most grateful to Target and Sprouts Farmers Market for help sponsoring volunteers and helping us out!

Thank you to the City of Austell EVERYONE involved! We all agreed, it was a successful one for the books and only gets better from here. Can't wait to see you again next year. Meantime, see us to come and get involved in your local food an ag task foce!

06/14/2026

Good times! Fun times! Hot as the the high sun but we did it and had a great time while were at it! Thank you to all of the vendors and other otganizers as well as food trucks and community that came out to show their support! We are looking forward to seeing some of you join us and get involved with the Local Food and Ag task Force. Shout out to DJ Que for keeping the spins and mic in check! Quetv Multimedia and to Pkots Incorp for their contributions! We are also most grateful to Target and Sprouts Farmers Market for help sponsoring volunteers and helping us out! Thank you to the City of Austell EVERYONE involved! We all agreed, it was a successful one for the books and only gets better from here. Can't wait to see you again next year. Meantime, see us to come and get involved in your local food an ag task foce!

There are moments when community has to become the safety net.Fertile Ground Incorporated is putting out an urgent mutua...
06/12/2026

There are moments when community has to become the safety net.

Fertile Ground Incorporated is putting out an urgent mutual aid call for a family in crisis. A father who was granted release papers is still being unlawfully detained by ICE. He has now been separated from his family for over 6 months.

In his absence, the family is struggling to cover basic needs while navigating the emotional and financial weight of this situation. We are currently raising funds to help provide:

• Groceries
• Essential medications
• Counseling and emotional support services

This is what mutual aid is for. Showing up for one another when systems fail our people.

If you are able, please consider donating or sharing this post with your community. Every contribution matters. Every share matters.

Donations can be made here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CPJC69HMWQK36

No one should have to carry this alone.

06/02/2026

Something beautiful is taking flight in Austell…

Join us for the 1st Annual Hummingbird Festival — a joyful afternoon centered around community, sustainability, pollinators, local food, and reconnecting with the land around us.

Hosted in partnership with the City of Austell Local Food & Agriculture Task Force, this gathering is for the gardeners, the nature lovers, the families, the curious minds, and everyone who believes community care can grow from the ground up.

✨ Food forest tours
✨ Meet local growers + vendors
✨ Gardening workshops
✨ Kids activities
✨ Community connection
✨ Giveaways + more

🗓 June 13
⏰ 2PM–5PM
📍 Terrell Community Garden
2836 Windy Lane, Austell, GA 30106

🎟 Free entry, but tickets are encouraged!
Reserve your spot at:
[www.fertilegroundincorporated.com/event-list](http://www.fertilegroundincorporated.com/event-list)

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Come spend the afternoon with us under the Georgia sun… learning, planting seeds, sharing stories, and celebrating the pollinators that help keep this world blooming.

06/01/2026

🧤✨ District 5 Community Litter Clean-Up
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Help make South Cobb sparkle! Join the City of Mableton and Councilman T.J. Ferguson for a Community Litter Clean-Up at the South Cobb Regional Library.

This event is a great opportunity to give back, connect with neighbors, and help keep our community clean, welcoming, and vibrant.

📅 June 13, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 South Cobb Regional Library
805 Clay Rd, Mableton, GA 30126

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/D5LitterCleanUp26

Volunteers will participate in a focused litter removal effort around the library and surrounding areas.

💚 Why Participate?
• Give back to your community
• Connect with neighbors and local leadership
• Help enhance a shared public space

Come out and help make a positive impact in South Cobb! 🌿

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🧤✨ Jornada Comunitaria de Limpieza del Distrito 5

¡Ayude a que South Cobb brille! Acompañe a la Ciudad de Mableton y al Concejal T.J. Ferguson para una Jornada Comunitaria de Limpieza en la Biblioteca Regional South Cobb.

Este evento es una gran oportunidad para apoyar a la comunidad, conectar con sus vecinos y ayudar a mantener nuestra comunidad limpia, acogedora y vibrante.

📅 13 de junio de 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Biblioteca Regional South Cobb
805 Clay Rd, Mableton, GA 30126

🔗 Regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/D5LitterCleanUp26

Los voluntarios participarán en una jornada enfocada en la recolección de basura alrededor de la biblioteca y sus alrededores.

💚 ¿Por qué participar?
• Apoye a su comunidad
• Conecte con vecinos y líderes locales
• Ayude a mejorar un espacio público compartido

¡Acompáñenos y ayude a generar un impacto positivo en South Cobb! 🌿

01/31/2026

Breathe, they say..."if you are going to pray, dont worry about it.nif you are going to worry about it, don't pray!" I prayed and gave it up so...let's watch the cards fall where they may! Watch me turn it to gold...because I am...

01/25/2026

Lighting the way with intention 💡 At Fertile Ground Inc., we believe electrical work is about more than just wires—it’s about building safe, reliable foundations. Whether for veterans, seniors, mothers or neighbors, everyone deserves peace of mind.

01/20/2026

Looks like we will have our work cut out for us here soon! Suppose I will round up the boots and start pacing...

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