Grow Businesses. Create Jobs. Defeat Poverty.

"Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, 
because if it prospers,  you too will prosper." Jeremiah 29:7
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A few days ago we released the announcement that I was taking over the role of Executive Director for Metro Merge in Atlanta. I'm very excited for the opportunities that we have to work with and within this community to inspire people by providing an environment and resources to incubate their dreams, grow in purpose, and discover a life that may have seemed unattainable before. Here's a few more nuggets about Metro Merge...

METRO MERGE MANIFESTO
We envision a day when we are known for unity in diversity, embodying the good news of God’s Kingdom, working for justice.

We envision a day when all of us are loving our neighbors as a way of life, learning from those unlike us, finding creative solutions to poverty together. We look forward to a day when the most vulnerable of our neighborhoods are freed in Christ, economically empowered, living in safety and honored with dignity.

We’re rolling up our sleeves in pursuit of a day when people from all walks of life are playing, living and working together in socially, economically, and racially diverse churches, offices and communities. We believe this is what Jesus intends for the church to demonstrate.

WHY PARTNER WITH METRO MERGE?

• We’re neighborhood-based: We focus our action in one neighborhood called South Atlanta in order to channel energy, investment, and relationship.
  
• We’re listening to the community: We live as local neighbors in South Atlanta, and listening guides our action.
  
• We’re focused on the Shalom of God: We emphasize spiritual and emotional wholeness as critical to business vitality and community re-investment.
  
• We’re committed to community development: We focus on dignity and empowerment through mutual friendships and grassroots business mentoring.
• Metro Merge is a division of FCS Urban Ministries, a non-profit with a 30+ year track record: We’re one of multiple initiatives that all work together with a wholistic emphasis.

Click here to learn more about donating to Metro Merge.

WILL YOU INVEST WITH US?

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We rely on ongoing donations to sustain our not-for-profit mission. And we’re working to build a sustainable model to reduce our need for fundraising. Please consider co-investing with us as we join God’s restorative work in the city. Click here to learn more about how your investment will help us fight poverty by strengthening local businesses...