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Economic Development
addresses the issue of establishing sustainable economic initiatives, attracting investments, and building wealth amongst all classes of individuals and across all segments of the region.
The Impact
• Eliminate poverty
• Make communities safer
• Reduce government dependency & subsidies
• Secure property rights especially among the lower and lower-middle class
• Create a positive community image • Expand tax base
• Reduce homelessness
...because where we
2,000+ Peopleserved
Community families supported
Volunteers
Overall jobs to be created
Annual estimated economic impact
Economic Development: Education & Training
Left to right, back row: Bill Boddie, David Combs, Ron Green, Michael Pratt, James Gailliard, James Moore, Garland Jones, Anthony Jackson; front row: Sherron Deal, Bobbie Richardson, Donna Dougherty, Lois Watkins, Shelton Daniel
75+
25 $1MM+
“Give a man a dole and you save his body and destroy his spirit. Give him a job and you save both body and spirit.”
Harry Hopkins, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
2,225+
Economic Development