Local Nonprofit Offers Critical Housing Stability
FreeRent.org provides financial guidance during life’s most vulnerable moments.
FreeRent.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing rental relief and wraparound support services to hardworking Atlanta families experiencing unexpected crises. Events like job loss, medical emergencies, or the death of a loved one can quickly push families to the brink of eviction. FreeRent.org steps in at these pivotal moments — not only to provide housing relief, but to offer a pathway toward long-term financial stability.
Based on a simple yet powerful belief: stable housing is the foundation for opportunity, Daniel Dorfman, Larry Dorfman, and Scott Jacobsen founded FreeRent.org to help renters stay in their homes during times of crisis. It is the non-profit affiliate of Roots, the workforce housing Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that they founded in 2021 to help renters and investors build wealth together.
In 2023, FreeRent.org expanded its reach to support families across Atlanta — regardless of where they rent — offering critical housing stability and financial guidance during life’s most vulnerable moments.
“Our support goes beyond covering rent — we walk alongside our families to help them build long-term financial stability through coaching, career advancement opportunities, savings tools, and more,” says Jori Mendel, chief relationship officer.
“As a single parent recovering from heart attacks, which resulted in a lost job, FreeRent gave me the chance to breathe, build hope and a plan for my family’s future. The team became like family to me,” said Criana, a FreeRent recipient.
In 2025, FreeRent.org will serve 50 Atlanta families, directly impacting more than 200 lives across Atlanta. Please join the movement led by Dominique and Jedidia Wilkins. Whether you’re an individual donor, corporate partner, or foundation, your support helps families stay housed and build a future. Learn more or get involved: www.freerent.org
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