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Snellville nonprofit Overcomers House seeks help after sudden rent hike and possible eviction
Summary
Overcomers House representatives told the Snellville mayor and council that the nonprofit’s building was sold without warning, its rent has sharply increased and the organization must find a new facility before an owner‑imposed vacate date; they asked the city for property leads, lender contacts and advocacy.
Overcomers House, a Snellville‑based nonprofit that runs a food pantry, quick housing assistance and volunteer outreach, asked the Snellville mayor and council on Oct. 13 for help locating a new facility and connections to nonprofit‑friendly lenders after its landlord sold the building and imposed a significant rent increase.
Okemos Williams, board chair, said Overcomers House has operated in Snellville since 2009 and provides food, housing stabilization and other services to families in Gwinnett County. He said staff and volunteers were notified only after the property was sold and that the new owner has insisted on a rent increase and a near‑term move‑out date.
Why it matters: Overcomers House provides frequent food distributions, short‑term hotel assistance and rapid‑rehousing help…
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