West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition

Seeds for change programThe Seeds 4 Change program is a program designed to enrich the lives of youth through learning farming techniques, and entrepreneurship. We had a successful summer program that continued our focus on nutrition and addressing the needs of the people that we serve. We operate a farmers market with this program as well which offers healthy options and a much underserved community.- We have a robust public private partnership with various institutions in the Charlotte area which help to ensure the vitality of the organization for the short and long term- We have maintained an active board of directors at assist with the planning and programming- We have successfully completed the summer program for 2024 and previous year 2023

WBNC merchant associationThe merchant association is a strong initiative that is designed to increase a collective economic power up the corridor and strengthen entrepreneurship- a working board has been constituted with a board chair- active initiatives are in place to ensure the vitality of the organization-membership has exponentially increased

The Three Sisters Market will be located on West Boulevard, a major thoroughfare connecting downtown Charlotte to the Charlotte-Douglas airport, with approximately 10,000 cars passing the site daily. The 3.544 acre property, owned by Inlivian (the local housing authority), has been secured through a 99-year lease at $1/year with the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition. Situated in zip code 28025, which is identified as a Public Health Priority Area by Mecklenburg County Public Health, the site lies at the heart of the 19 neighborhoods that make up the West Boulevard Corridor. The YMCA and other recreation facilities, two senior facilities, an elementary school, and several childcare facilities are all within a half mile, all of which are connected to the site by sidewalks, ensuring accessibility for diverse community members. The central location of the Three Sisters Market positions it for being a literal hub for community well-being.- We have an operating Board of Directors- We currently are managing and fundraising the necessary funds needed to accomplish our short/term and long term goals- We have a strategic plan in place and are currently working with a development team to make this project shovel ready