 
ADB Thanks RTA’s Jan Jordan
Atlanta Design & Build recently had the opportunity to thank Jan Jordan, former Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Atlanta (RTA), for the incredible good she has done over the years for so many others.
Rebuilding Together Atlanta (RTA) is a non-profit organization that we at Atlanta Design & Build applaud and help support. Volunteers from the Georgia Power Company and leaders in the community started RTA in 1992. RTA works to assure low-income homeowners, particularly older adults, military veterans, and people with disabilities live in warmth, safety, and independence. Everything is provided for free to these individuals. The goal is to make a sustainable impact in partnerships with communities. Dale Contant holds the purpose of RTA in such high regard that he served on their board for several years.
Jan Jordan was the Executive Director at RTA for over a decade until her retirement in 2015. She was inspired to get involved with RTA due to her past experiences of working in the non-profit field. “Working to help others always motivated me to do more,” explains Jan. “It gave me a sense of pride and joy!”
After retiring from RTA and having open-heart surgery, it became difficult for Jan to navigate the steps leading from the back of her house to the outside courtyard. “But another precious gift came our way from Atlanta Design & Build,” says Jan. “Now with new steps and railing, I can go up and down the steps with no fear of falling. Thank you, Dale, Vicki, and the ADB carpentry team.”
ADB is so pleased to be able to show our appreciation to Jan Jordan for all she has done to help our community. In her indelible fashion, Jan expressed her appreciation as well: “Thanks to the staff, RTA Board of Directors, and Dale Contant, President of Atlanta Design & Build for the wonderful gifts.”
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In 2018, the popularity of the front porch is once more increasing. Research suggests this may be influenced by the number of millennials who are currently buying homes. Many of these young adults value person-to-person interaction with neighbors but aren’t sure how to connect. They feel that having a front porch will increase their opportunity for saying hello.
Front porches offer much more than the opportunity to connect with the neighbors on your street, they also provide a chance to host festive events that spill out into the surrounding neighborhood. For example, you could organize a block party that features talented local musicians who perform in the intimate setting of your front porch. These kinds of concerts are happening around the country and go a long way towards developing a close sense of community.
Front porches also help you keep an eye on your neighborhood for safety purposes. When it is obvious that people are sitting outside on their front porches, there is less chance that someone will try to get away with some kind of offense on your street.
