The Community Vault CommunityWorks

Join us as we learn about the JudHub Social Innovation Center, aka JudHub. James Abbott, the Community Manager, tells us about the history of Judson Mill, the vision of JudHub, and how CommunityWorks fits into it. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an employee in the for profit or nonprofit sector, JudHub (and CommunityWorks) can be a resource to you!

https://judhub.com/

https://communityworkscarolina.org/

The Northside Development Group is encouraging and managing the redevelopment of the City of Spartanburg’s Northside Community…honoring it’s past while expanding affordable and market rate housing, economic, educational, recreational, health and social opportunities for it’s residents. Over 450 new or renovated homes have been created – along with a community center (TK Gregg), an early learning school (Franklin School), parks, and more…their 400-page plan has been their guide. Tammie Hoy Hawkins, outgoing CEO of CommunityWorks was the project manager of Northside for 10 years. Now, Michael Williamson is the CEO. He sits down to share their story with us. CommunityWorks continues to partner with the Northside through down payment assistance programs, support of their entrepreneur course, Start:Me and more. 



Listen in and give Northside a follow at the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgNDG/

Join CommunityWorks Homebuyer Assistance Coordinator, Tre'Dessa Smalls, and Chief Program Officer, Katy Davenport, to discuss the importance of homeownership. Families that own homes see increases in graduation rates for their children, health improvements, and  family net worth. Learn how CommunityWorks supports homeownership through our down payment assistance programs and affordable housing loans.

Join us as we talk with Bernie Mazyck, the President, and CEO of the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED). CommunityWorks is a proud member of SCACED, where we work together to advocate for strong federal, state, and local support of prosperity for low-wealth communities in SC. We discuss the small business ecosystem and Community Economic Development from the Lowcountry to the Upstate. 



https://www.scaced.org/

https://www.facebook.com/sca4ced

https://capratesc.com/

https://communityworkscarolina.org/

90% of the 4,000 people United Ministries serves each year are living below the poverty line (for a family of 4, this is less than $27k per year). What is financial literacy and why does it matter? The Executive Director of United Ministries, Lizzie Bebber, shares about the work UM is doing to increase financial equity and self-sufficiency in Greenville. 

United Ministries Website: https://united-ministries.org/

Cap Rates SC: https://capratesc.com/

Nationally, we know that the number of women-owned businesses has increased 31 times over the last 20 years. Businesses owned by women of color have increased over 163% since 2007 & SC ranks fourth in the growing number of women-owned firms. Listen as we discuss the journey of entrepreneurship with Upstate Broker, Tameka Thomason & COO of Cassy Electric, Ebony Sullivan.