Evansville, Indiana (August 15, 2009) – Members of the Glenwood Community Development Initiative Planning Team unveiled plans to stabilize the neighborhood during the third community discussion on August 15. If all plans come to fruition, the Glenwood neighborhood will have a market, an expanded community garden, enhanced educational opportunities and new mixed-income housing near the Glenwood Middle School.

“We’re really looking to identify needs and make things happen,” said Steve Moore, who chairs the Business and Commerce Priority Team.

Created in early 2008, the Glenwood Community Development Initiative is a collaboration among several community partners working to stabilize the Glenwood neighborhood, bordered by Riverside Drive, Veterans Memorial Parkway and U.S. 41.

Read more about the project plans here.

About Habitat for Humanity of Evansville
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is a nonprofit Christian ministry whose mission is to build and sell simple, decent houses to hardworking families in Vanderburgh and Posey counties. We partner with individuals, churches, businesses and civic organizations who share our vision to make adequate, affordable housing for all a matter of conscience and action.

To be eligible, families must have incomes at or below 60 percent of the area median income. They must have a need for housing, be willing to contribute 300 hours in sweat equity and have the ability to pay their mortgage based on a 25-year, no-interest loan.

For more information, go to www.evansvillehabitat.org or call (812) 423-5623.