Jackson Area Will Receive Significant Affordable Housing Boost
Jackson, Mississippi—HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation) has been awarded membership in the national NeighborWorks® network. This significant achievement, which involved HOPE meeting high organizational health and performance standards, enables the organization to gain access to a powerful battery of training, research, technical assistance and funding opportunities.
PRESS CONFERENCE
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
10:30 AM
Corner of Livingston and Wightman Streets in Jackson, MS
Map Link to Event Site: http://mapq.st/mRUbF9
Inclement Weather Site: HOPE Main Office
4 Old River Place
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The national housing crisis has dramatically increased the urgent need for reasonably priced residential options across the nation and in our community. HOPE and NeighborWorks America have demonstrated a commitment to finding housing solutions in economically distressed areas. During the ceremony, NeighborWorks will present HOPE with its charter certificate and present a $300,000 check as an initial investment to support the nonprofit’s work.
The event will take place across the street from the Jackson Housing Authority’s Midtown Housing development, which includes 22 units of affordable sustainable housing and a commercial center that will house a health clinic, barber shop, and community space. This development is the result of a partnership between Jackson Housing Authority, Midtown Partners, Inc., local investors and HOPE. HOPE financed the property acquisition for the effort.
The construction utilizes green building features including solar panels, smart meters, water conserving fixtures, and thermal windows. It is part of a comprehensive revitalization effort for the Midtown neighborhood that involves residents, businesses, and institutional partners and is an excellent example of the type of housing and community development work that HOPE and NeighborWorks strive to produce.