Athens Land Trust conserves, empowers, & sustains communities through responsible and visionary land use.
In honor of all the good Marissa Joyner has done for the Athens community, this scholarship fund has been established for her two boys. The entirety of your donation in her honor will go toward supporting Marissa’s sons.
Save the Date: MLK Day of Service is January 19, 2019!
Join us at the annual Farmer Network Meeting on January 14, 2019 to network with other farmers and get updates on our 2019 programs!
With land that is community-owned and driven by community interests, our goal is to create healthy communities and forge partnerships to effect positive change across Athens, Georgia.
What is a Land Trust?
courtesy of National Community Land Trust Network
Athens Land Trust is a Community Land Trust (CLT). “CLTs are nonprofit organizations—governed by a board of CLT residents, community residents and public representatives—that provide lasting community assets and permanently affordable housing opportunities for families and communities.
CLTs develop rural and urban agriculture projects, commercial spaces to serve local communities, affordable rental and cooperative housing projects, and conserve land or urban green spaces.
However, the heart of their work is the creation homes that remain permanently affordable, providing successful homeownership opportunities for generations of lower income families.”
What's Happening at ALT
Gingerbread House Competition & Sugar Shindig
Sign up for the 1st annual Gingerbread House Competition & Party!
Holiday Market & Craft Fair
Join us for handmade crafts, artisan goods, and great company at our annual holiday market!
Benevolence Market
Join us Sunday, December 16 at the 24th annual Benevolence Market at First Presbyterian Church.
ALT Farmer Network Annual Meeting
Come network with other farmers and learn about our 2019 programs!
2019 MLK Day of Service
Save the Date: MLK Day of Service is on January 21st, 2019.
Community Revolving Loan Fund Info Session
Please join us for an info session on the Community Revolving Loan Fund.
Friends of the Greenway in Athens, GA
Learn about Friends of the Greenway!
Volunteer with Us
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Williams Farm, West Broad Market Garden, and more!
Upcoming Events
Help Us Create Healthy Communities
Your donation supports the causes of food justice, land conservation, affordable housing, and economic opportunity for all.
Our Impact
With over two decades of work with the Athens community, together we’ve made significant progress toward improving access, health, and wealth.
acres permanently protected by ALT conservation easements
families became first-time homeowners
volunteer hours across all ALT programs in the past year
Find Us
We’re right off Prince Ave, a few blocks from downtown, in a light blue house up on Pope Street. We welcome your visit!