NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins helped his real estate company raise more than $260,000 as part of an effort to provide free rent for a year to 25 families across the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Wilkins, an investor and partner in Atlanta-based Roots who played most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks, co-chaired the charity event with his wife, Jedidia, in the past month at Monday Night Garage. The event included a silent auction and a golf tournament the following day.
The goal to fund rent for a year for 25 families is $500,000, the company said. Applications will open later this year, though an exact date has not yet been set.
In helping 25 families Roots' nonprofit arm, FreeRentATL, would more than triple last year's effort that provided rent for seven families. For more information, click here.
Roots' business model offers rent rebates to tenants who pay on time and take care of their properties. In addition to paying rent, FreeRentATL provides financial literacy, food, health and wellness support and more.