November 2021
Land Bank Envisions Hundreds of Local Housing Demolitions in Next 2 Years
The Land Bank secured $500,000 in state funds for demolitions in 2022 and is in line for more dollars to support many additional demolitions in the next several years.
Land Bank, Rotary Club Discuss Operation Pollination at Peace Park
Gary Davenport (pictured above), project coordinator at the Land Bank, and Elayne Bozick, member and former president at the Rotary Club of Youngstown, recently discussed Operation Pollination at Peace Park in Youngstown during the Ohio Community Development Corporation Association's mobile tour. The mobile tour was a component of the recent Ohio CDC Association Conference in Youngstown; the Land Bank was a proud sponsor of the conference. Operation Pollination is a collaboration between the Rotary Club and Land Bank to cultivate vital pollinator habitats, simplify property maintenance and promote positive health outcomes at several sites across Youngstown.
Land Bank Hosts Rummage Sale on New Property
The Land Bank hosted a rummage sale at its newly acquired property at Mahoning Avenue and Portland Avenue in Youngstown to boost commerce in the area and benefit the agency's work. The effort was in conjunction with Youngstown CityScape, which hosted a mum sale at its newly acquired florist shop nearby. WKBN-TV covered the event.
Community Partner Spotlight: Priscilla Jackson
Priscilla Jackson, owner of Lil Indian's Mobile Meals on the South Side of Youngstown, shares how the Land Bank helped her obtain property behind her business to help her expand.
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