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March 2001 | |||
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Senior CB Harold Young addresses volunteers at construction kick-off |
Arkansas Community Empowered to Build Affordable Housing Arkansas Community Builders Steve Coop, Linda Hardway and Alice Rufus used HUD's Raise the Roof initiative as the foundation to forge a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the City of Little Rock and St. Mark Baptist Church to develop affordable housing. Despite the skills and training capabilities of the Little Rock Habitat for Humanity, they recognized that several impediments stood in the way of their commitment to building affording housing. Thus, the Community Builders spearheaded actions that served to remove barriers and stimulate and empower community organizations to build affordable housing. As a result, the City of Little Rock agreed to waive costly permit, inspection and associated development fees. St. Mark Baptist Church contributed in excess of $5,000, more than 150 volunteers and lunch for the volunteers at the initial construction project. In addition, Community Builders secured donated equipment from various local contractors and businesses. They also participated as volunteers. Since its inception, the partnership has constructed eight homes and are already planning more. | ||
