Breaking Ground Where Equity Begins
The Garrett Foundation is more than a nonprofit. It’s a movement. Founded by Twyla Garrett, our 501(c)(3) is laser-focused on creating generational change in underserved inner-city communities—brick by brick, policy by policy, person by person.
Our work centers around three transformational pillars:
Homeownership as Empowerment
Access to Dignity: Sanitary Equity
Food Justice through Neighborhood Design
Together, these pillars don’t just support communities. They rebuild them—with resilience, equity, and opportunity at the core.
Pillar One: From Section 8 to Stability – Building Homeowners
We believe in the power of ownership over survival. That’s why we help families transition from rental assistance to homeownership—turning temporary shelter into long-term wealth.
Our approach includes:
First-time buyer education & financial literacy
Partnerships with local housing authorities
Down-payment assistance programs
Mentorship for new homeowners
Owning a home isn’t just about keys—it’s about legacy.
Pillar Two: Dignity in Every School – Sanitary Equity Matters
No student should have to choose between their period and their education.We provide free, reliable access to sanitary products in inner-city schools—ensuring young women show up, stay focused, and succeed without shame or barriers.
We work with:
School districts & administrators
Community health partners
Volunteers & donors
Health. Dignity. Access. That’s equity in action.
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Pillar Three: Fresh Food Is a Right – Not a Privilege
Food deserts aren't just inconvenient—they're dangerous.We eliminate them by embedding full-service grocery stores inside mixed-use housing developments, and supporting community-owned co-ops that bring nutrition and ownership back to the block.
Our impact includes:
Mixed-use development planning with integrated retail
Start-up grants for local grocers & co-ops
Public-private partnerships with supermarket chains
Accessibility solutions (transit, pricing, delivery)
We’re turning deserts into ecosystems of health, jobs, and pride.
Housing Development:
Equity, Design & Resilience
Our mission in housing isn’t just to build—it’s to transform. We create affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing that lifts entire communities out of crisis and into opportunity.
What we build includes:
Affordable homes and community spaces
Crisis response and transitional housing
Design rooted in accessibility, sustainability, and beauty
Partnerships that drive funding and policy change
Services like job training, financial counseling, and youth programs
We don’t just hand over keys—we invest in futures.
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Our Impact: What We Measure, We Multiply
We track outcomes, not just outputs:
Rise in first-time homeownership rates
Increased school attendance linked to sanitary access
Reduction of food insecurity in newly served areas
Community job creation through co-op grocers
Impact isn’t a goal. It’s our blueprint.
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Whether you’re a donor, policymaker, real estate partner, or someone who wants to make a difference—you have a role in this story.
We invite you to rise, lead, and impact with us.
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