OUR MISSION
To seek the peace of the city by restoring blighted homes and strengthening neighborhood communities in Knoxville.
OUR VISION
Restore all blighted and unlivable houses into affordable homes for people who are deeply invested in their neighborhood.
OUR WHY
What does this create?
Decrease in morale in the neighborhood
Loss of respect and/or fear towards those in the neighborhood
Increase in unemployment
Decrease in funding for neighborhood schools
Lack of investment in kids futures in these areas
What does this look like?
Foreclosure
Absent landlords
Unsold and neglected properties
Homes in terrible condition
Blighted properties
OUR HOW
RESTORING THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Enlisting volunteers
Partnering with individuals and businesses in the neighborhood
Partnering with local high schools
Providing jobs and job training
ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES IN HOME OWNERSHIP
Helping prospective homeowners who are committed to the restoration of a particular neighborhood
Purchasing blighted homes to sell at or below fair market value
Assisting with the loan process
Reinvesting proceeds toward more homes in a particular neighborhood