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FOOD OASIS PROJECT:
Transforming Urban Atlanta
Who We Are:
United Alliance (UA) is a financial services and business management consulting organization dedicated to building strong communities through our for-profit, for-purpose business model. Core to our mission is the creation of thriving, sustainable communities.
Our Vision:
To make abundance tangible through thriving communities, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to flourish.
Problem Statement:
Urban Atlanta suffers from a lack of community consciousness in the systems that support food nutrition. This neglect has led to the social malformity known as "food deserts."
Food Desert Definition:
A food desert is an area where people have limited access to healthy and affordable nutrition. According to the USDA, an urban food desert is defined as a census tract where 20% or more of the population lives below the poverty line, and at least 500 people or 33% of the population live more than 1 mile from the nearest large grocery store.
Opportunity Statement:
United Alliance (UA) sees a profound opportunity to transform urban Atlanta by connecting communities, businesses, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and civic agencies. Together, we will create a colorful mosaic of entities rooted in a collective purpose: to establish Food Oases in urban Atlanta.
These Food Oases will symbolize a stronger community, where people, businesses, schools, and institutions support and care for each other with respect, commitment, and love. Central to this vision is the recognition of the powerful, innate value of every human being and the worthwhile investment in people to build a healthy and affluent society. While philanthropy will play an important role, our efforts and investments will be guided by a sound financial model, revealing the abundant benefits and profitable financial growth associated with Food Oases. Education, investment, and community building will be key pillars of our solution.
SOLUTION
Atmospheric Thinking and Financial Re-Engineering to Create Food Oases
Synergistic Solutions
Enhance food access through the complementary strengths of Atmospheric Thinking and Financial Re-Engineering.
Integrated Strategies
Implement comprehensive plans that merge creative and financial methodologies to effectively tackle food deserts.
Impactful Outcomes
Achieve improved access to nutritious food, economic growth, and healthier communities.