New Hill Development Corporation

Awarded a $150,000 grant from the Governor's Office through the Business Resurgence initiative aimed at revitalizing business districts in response to the effects of the pandemic.Launched first phase of the Black Entrepreneurial Advancement and Community Opportunity Network (BEACON) program, a business incubator that strives to advance opportunities and provide resources for Black entrepreneurs in Charlottesville seeking to launch or scale their businesses. Began work on creating the curriculum for the Food Business Bootcamp to include an online learning platform on Thinkific. Bootcamps will begin next year.

Early in 2021 assumed management and oversight of the Community Kitchen program, formerly Frontline Foods. The program provides food assistance for the community whilst simultaneously offering financial support to restaurants owned by people of color. Received unanimous approval from Charlottesville City planners and City Council to append to the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Organization's Starr Hill Vision plan, a roadmap for advancing economic justice in Charlottesville, developed with the engagement of more than 200 area residents and merchants of the Black Community. Established Restaurant Revitalization Fund in partnership with Small Business Administration.

In 2022 the Financial Capability program served 360 clients with 1,832 financial empowerment services, to include Credit Money Management and First Time Homebuyer workshops. Maintained 49 clients in active financial coaching throughout the year. Of the 94 clients that had both an at-entry and a secondary financial snapshot, 74% improved their credit score. The average FICO score increase was 15 points for participants; 34% achieved a credit score above prime (FICO score of 660 or above). The program has resulted in almost $3 million in total mortgages sought for homes in the Charlottesville area.