Avenue

Affordable housing program services - expenditures relating to the purchase and Development of affordable housing for rent and sales to low income and moderate income families and individuals and improvements to existing properties. This activity included the rental and operations of 869 multi-family units located within 14 properties, and 35 scattered site units, the rental of space in Avenue center to other tax exempt entities, and the Development of a low income housing tax credit apartment project.

Family asset building and other programs - Avenue promoted homeownership; assisted families and individuals to obtain homeownership and improve their financial stability through homebuyer education classes, pre-purchase counseling, post purchase counseling & workshops, and foreclosure intervention counseling. Provided homebuyer education to 889 households, created 400 new homeowners, and assisted 54 households in obtaining a positive outcome preserving their homes. In addition provided financial assistance to 245 households in the form of down payment assistance.

Community initiatives program services - supported Community building and engagement, promoted civic engagement, cultivated resident leadership and brought neighbors together to advocate for Community improvements. By engaging residents, goverment agencies, Community organizations, businesses and other stakeholders, Avenue helped residents increase public awareness and safety, beautify their neigborhoods, promote health and wellness, improve eductaional outcomes, and support local arts and culture.