Picture of newly-constructed house in downtown Selma to be given away, funded by the Selma Housing Authority and the Black Belt Neighborhood Basis
Selma Neighborhood Companions Work to Restore Neighborhood Via Reasonably priced Housing
following Tragedy of Jan 12, 2023 Twister Devastation
— Felecia Fortunate
SELMA, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kennard Randolph, CEO of the Selma Housing Authority, and Felecia L. Fortunate, President of the Black Belt Neighborhood Basis, will choose a household who misplaced their house within the January 12, 2023, twister to win a free house at 3:00 p.m. Sunday April twenty first at 1425 Washington Avenue in Selma, AL. The randomly chosen household will obtain the newly constructed Neighborhood Help Company of America (NACA) house at 1426 Washington Avenue, Selma, Alabama. The Selma Housing Authority and Black Belt Neighborhood Basis joined collectively to fund the house valued at $169,500.
The Selma Housing Authority and the Metropolis of Selma companions with NACA to supply entry to reasonably priced housing for low to moderate-income households, together with these with a Part 8/Housing Alternative Voucher. The primary 5 of the over 100 houses to be constructed this yr are actually prepared for buy. “The Metropolis of Selma is grateful to accomplice with NACA, the Selma Housing Authority, and the Black Belt Neighborhood Basis to supply this extraordinary alternative. We can not wait to share our pleasure with the winner,” states Metropolis of Selma Mayor James Perkins.
“Our collaboration with the Black Belt Neighborhood Basis is a cornerstone in our neighborhood revitalization efforts. Providing this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in a lottery to a tornado-affected household highlights our dedication to offering tangible help and rebuilding lives. Entry to reasonably priced housing is a basic proper, and we’re proud to play an element in making it a actuality for our neighborhood.” states Kennard Randolph, Selma Housing Authority CEO.
Felecia Fortunate, President of the Black Belt Neighborhood Basis remarks, “Partnering with the Selma Housing Authority, Metropolis of Selma and NACA to supply a brand new house to victims of the January 12, 2023, twister exemplifies our dedication to rebuilding and revitalizing communities within the Black Belt area, beginning right here in Selma. We consider that protected, reasonably priced, and energy-efficient housing is a basic proper. Via initiatives like this, pathways open to stability and prosperity for households in want. This collaboration represents a pivotal step in direction of therapeutic and restoring hope within the wake of tragedy.”
MEDIA NOTE: We invite all media shops to the lottery announcement. The lottery will conclude with a possibility for Q&A and an unique {photograph} of audio system and members. Audio system will reply questions from the media.
Daron Harris
Black Belt Neighborhood Basis
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