Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO REVITALIZING THE GROVE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY WORKING WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, LEADERS AND RESIDENTS TO CREATE A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.
GROVE PARK FOUNDATION IS WORKING WITH THE RESIDENTS OF THE GROVE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TO CREATE A CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE QUALITY EDUCATION PIPELINE, SECURE AND INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR GROVE PARK RESIDENTS, AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY WELLNESS - PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS AS A "COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK", LEVERAGING COMMUNITY ASSETS AND CONNECTING NEEDED PARTNERS, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO AN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD THAT IS EXPERIENCING HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT, HIGH POVERTY, LOW RESOURCES AND INTENSE DEVELOPMENT PRESSURE. THE GOAL IS TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF POVERTY BY CREATING WIDE AND SUSTAINABLE PATHS OUT OF POVERTY FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:ATTRACT NEW PARTNERS AND COLLABORATE WITH EXISTING ONES TO FOCUS JOB/WORKFORCE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. INCORPORATE MIXED-USE PROPERTIES WITH HOUSING, OFFICE, AND RETAIL COMPONENTS. RECRUIT AND INCENTIVIZE NEW BUSINESSES IN VIABLE EMPLOYMENT CENTERS. OBTAIN OPPORTUNITY ZONE DESIGNATION TO ENCOURAGE JOB GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY. ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED TRANSIT CONNECTIVITY TO SUPPORT BETTER ACCESS TO JOBS
HOUSING:STABILIZE EXISTING HOMEOWNERS. REHABILITATE DAMAGED HOMES. BUILD NEW AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING UNITS. REDUCE TRANSIENCY, VACANT LOTS AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES. PROVIDE A PATHWAY FROM RENTAL TO HOME OWNERSHIP THROUGH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, HOUSING CREDITS, AND FAVORABLE MORTGAGE LENDING.
ARTS & CULTURE:RESTORE THE HISTORIC GROVE THEATRE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOX THEATRE INSTITUTE AS A CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS IN GROVE PARK. INCREASE ARTS EDUCATION IN GROVE PARK SCHOOLS. CREATE AND SUPPORT THE GROVE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY ARTS FUND FOR ONGOING AND FUTURE PROGRAMS
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Debra A Edelson | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $151,795 |
| Adrienne White | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| John Hatfield | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Vincent | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Stewart | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Latresa Mclawhorn Ryan | CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Raymond | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Heery Prozes | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Marlena Norris | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| Leonard Murray | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| David Moody | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| William Lambe | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Charles A Harper Iii | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Haas | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Gura | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Brian C Friedman | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Jason K Edwards | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Carson | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
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