Housing instability presents critical challenges across all communities. In three Georgia counties, the University of Georgia Archway Partnership’s Issue Work Group model is addressing these needs through collaboration with community partners and resources from UGA. Leveraging student engagement, faculty mentorship, and data-driven decision-making, three community issue work groups have developed initiatives, conducted research, and mapped assets. This session highlights strategies for higher education-community collaboration, experiential learning, and building sustainable solutions to local housing challenges.