June 11, 2024 – The Atlanta Braves are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta to build a new home in Cobb County for Quintasha Swanson, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police for the City of Austell, Chief Orrin Scott Hamilton. Today, the Braves and Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta surprised Quintasha with the news. Quintasha was approved to purchase a Habitat for Humanity home in 2022. When told the Braves would be building her home in July, she was excited to finally become a homeowner and have a legacy to leave for her adopted daughter, Angel. Quintasha will be the first in her family to own a home.
Today’s surprise celebration included a performance by the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters and remarks by Atlanta Braves Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation Danielle Bedasse, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta Chief Executive Officer Jessica Gill, Chief of Police for the City of Austell Chief Orrin Scott Hamilton, and City of Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons. Atlanta Braves front office staff will participate in a 9-week build for Quintasha between July and September, celebrating the completion with a dedication ceremony at the end of September.
“We are proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta to build a home for Cobb County public servant, Quintasha and her family,” said Bedasse. “This project will bring together our entire Braves front office, corporate partners, and fans this summer to, quite literally, build community through baseball. Habitat for Humanity works in response to the urgent need for more affordable, safe, housing options across Braves Country and beyond and we are excited to make this investment in our South Cobb community.”
“Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is grateful for the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s partnership and recognition that homeownership and stability can change a community,” said Gill. “This house will make a City of Austell employee a first-time homeowner and allow her to live, work and play in the community she serves.”