Monica DeLancy proud resident of Mableton Georgia
-I am a 15 year resident of Cobb county -I am a single mom of 2children, whom I raised alone on Six Flags Drive/ Riverside Parkway . My oldest is a college graduate who directs and managed her own (very successful) non profit.
And yes. Like 20,000 plus individuals throughout the area(s), I have appeared in eviction court over the past several years.
-Like many who pass through eviction court, and I am not ashamed or embarrassed
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-Also like many who pass through eviction court, I do not reside with parents, family members, domestic partners and I do not receive a voucher or safety net program on a regular basis., which can detera person going to eviction court.
Yet I have earned 21 distinguished awards recognizing my courage, determination and leadership in the Cobb area(s):
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Cobb NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. living the dream award
Cobb Collaborative volunteer of the year nominee
Omega Psi Phi Chi Gamma, Community advocate
Georgia PTA, lifetime member award
Cobb Community Foundation,
Keep Cobb Beautiful
These honors are but a few.
"We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association is a nonprofit founded by myself and my daughter Brianne and have received national recognition for it's efforts to empower local communities and renters Because of my leadership and advocacy, local families have improved access to resources, knowledge, governmental processes and have succeeded in holding apartment managers accountable for subpar living conditions.
Yes I have appeared in eviction court? At the same time But it was not for my
Lack of commitment?
Lack of dedication?
Lack of love for her children?
The 3 times I have appeared in eviction court is because of
Retaliation and my desire to uplift renters of all backgrounds is why i appeared in eviction court. I have appeared in court is because laws and policies are in place to protect landlords. There are strict guidelines in place that don’t consider working families.
I am not ashamed or embarrassed
I will fight in eviction court and at the same time fight for everyone to have an opportunity to thrive
Monica Evette DeLancy
