Ages ago, many people chose one or the other - faith, or science and technology. But for decades, many faith-based groups have embraced technology to add excitement and new dimensions to the lives of low-income persons and seniors. In Louisville, the St. William Apartments, a faith-based development, recently opened Kentucky's newest Neighborhood Networks Computerized Learning Center.

Louisville's New Directions Housing Corporation launched the new site - the 36^th Neighborhood Networks Computerized Learning Center in the state - with the participation and blessing of Louisville Diocese Archbishop Thomas Kelly. Joining Archbishop Kelly was the executive director of New Directions Housing Corporation Joe Gliessner, and Louisville Field Office Director Ben Cook. Eagerly awaiting the opening of the center were two long time residents of the St. William Apartments, Mrs. Roxanne Daugherty and Mrs. Thelma Butts (above). Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Butts, and every other interested resident will receive instruction on one of the most important uses of the Internet for older Americans: how to contact family members through email. They also will learn how to search the World Wide Web to their hearts' desire.

St.William Apartments has meant decent, safe and sanitary housing - a total of 52 units - for older adults since it opened in 1972. The project was the first community service mission of a small group of people who attended the St. William Catholic Church. To address the housing and human service needs of low-income citizens, this dedicated group of men and women gave birth to the community development agency called New Directions Housing Corporation.

Louisville Metro Police Officers, New Directions Staff Members and Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Butts. These dedicated officers work very hard to maintain a safe neighborhood for the older adults at St. William Apartments and neighborhood as a whole, and they are always welcomed by the residents.	Back: Field Office Director Ben Cook, Archbishop Thomas Kelly, New Directions Executive Director Joe Gliessner, and Multifamily Housing Director Charles Shive. Front: HUD Asset Manager Wanda Brown, New Directions Board Member Sharon Benton, Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Butts.

Thirty-one years after it began to provide quality housing for seniors, 1,068 families and individuals now have a better way of life thanks to the Corporation. In addition to rental housing development and management, New Directions also runs home repair, community organizing, and homeless programs. The most recent project by the organization is under construction with funding from HUD's Section 811 Housing for People with Disabilities program. Completion is expected later this year.