Fondren embraces Fondren Forward

…..More than 100 people provided feedback on a wide range of topics from Fondren’s culture to mobility and open space at the first Fondren Forward community meeting which was billed as a Listening Workshop.

…..Results from that feedback is being categorized and documented this week, and will be shared with the community in the coming weeks.

…..The community meeting capped the end of our consulting team’s week-long visit to Fondren where they conducted 15 diverse conversations with key individuals and organizations crucial to informing Fondren Forward. The team toured Fondren, UMMC and surrounding neighborhoods.

…..”Engaging with leaders from UMMC, area developers, elected officials, and the City of Jackson’s Planning Department, our objective was to comprehensively explore the complex issues and opportunities within Fondren from various perspectives,” said Team Leader Blake Reeves, a Jackson native who now lives in Atlanta and works for the urban planning organization, City Collective.

…..”The community’s positive and active participation in the various forums has been incredibly encouraging,” Blake continued. “Nearly all the feedback received during these conversations has been positive, leaving us with great hope for Fondren’s future."

…..The next Community Meeting, to be held at the Fondren Church Gym, is scheduled for March 21, 6:30 p.m..

By the numbers ….

2,579 page views at www.fondrenforward.com, from 1,322 unique visitors (or 21.7% of Fondren’s 2022 population.)

386 Survey Responses (www.fondrenforward.com)

16 Steering Committee Members

‘Everybody can be great, because anyone can serve.”

-Martin Luther King

Volunteers make Fondren great!

…..On this National Day of Service, do your part to contribute to your community by helping with one or more of FRF’s programs.

…..FRF has a number of new programs that require committed volunteers to step in take responsibility for keeping Fondren vibrant, safe and moving in the right direction.

…..Here are the programs we are focused on for 2024. Click on the below link to find out more:

Court Watch

Code Enforcement Task Force

Fondren Education Forum

Fondren Votes

Community Clean Up

Special Events Ambassadors

Soup's On!

…..Fondren North Neighborhood Association’s Annual

Soup’s On event is set for February 10th. Mark your calendars and watch for the order form.

BID Board meets January 24

…..The Fondren Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, January 24 at 9 a.m. at Homewood Suites. The meeting is open to the public and property owners in the business district are encouraged to attend.

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Thank you to these Fondren Forward

Capital Campaign donors



Renee and Jimmy Jones

Helen Boone

Meredith and Ben Aldridge

Molly and Robert Walker

David Pharr

Jackie Meck

Ardarian Pierre

Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

.....FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!

.....Thank you to these individuals for supporting Fondren with a donation to our Annual Fund:

Heidi Cannon

Karen Redhead