Fifth Ward CRC

Homebuyers Education Class

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:55:31 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 15-Dec-08 9:00 AM End Time: 15-Dec-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:48:16 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 6-Dec-08 9:00 AM End Time: 6-Dec-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Fifth Ward CRC Trustee Meeting

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:37:50 GMT

Fifth Ward CRC Trustee Meeting Start Date: 25-Nov-08 12:00 PM End Time: 25-Nov-08 3:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Kathy F. Payton Event Details: Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees of the Fifth Ward CRC maintains responsibility for the direction, control, and supervision of the organization’s affairs. The Board meets six times a year. Trustees contribute their efforts toward Board and committee activities. They do not receive compensation from the Fifth Ward CRC, or relief from normal costs associated with Fifth Ward CRC membership in return for their volunteer services. Trustees do not expect to obtain financial benefit to themselves or to businesses in which they have an interest as the result of becoming directors of the Fifth Ward CRC. The Fifth Ward CRC continues to grow because it is focused on improving the quality of life for its constituents and the...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:47:04 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 15-Nov-08 9:00 AM End Time: 15-Nov-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:44:30 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 1-Nov-08 9:00 AM End Time: 1-Nov-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Spanish Speaking Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:27 GMT

Spanish Speaking Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 25-Oct-08 9:00 AM End Time: 25-Oct-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: SPANISH SPEAKING HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:39:23 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 18-Oct-08 9:00 AM End Time: 18-Oct-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:38:17 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 4-Oct-08 9:00 AM End Time: 4-Oct-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Fifth Ward CRC Trustee Meeting

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:33:10 GMT

Fifth Ward CRC Trustee Meeting Start Date: 23-Sep-08 12:00 PM End Time: 23-Sep-08 3:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Kathy F. Payton Event Details: Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees of the Fifth Ward CRC maintains responsibility for the direction, control, and supervision of the organization’s affairs. The Board meets six times a year. Trustees contribute their efforts toward Board and committee activities. They do not receive compensation from the Fifth Ward CRC, or relief from normal costs associated with Fifth Ward CRC membership in return for their volunteer services. Trustees do not expect to obtain financial benefit to themselves or to businesses in which they have an interest as the result of becoming directors of the Fifth Ward CRC. The Fifth Ward CRC continues to grow because it is focused on improving the quality of life for its constituents and the...

Homebuyers Education Class

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:37:16 GMT

Homebuyers Education Class Start Date: 20-Sep-08 9:00 AM End Time: 20-Sep-08 5:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building, Houston, Texas 77020 Speaker: Connie Butler Event Details: HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE Up To $30,000 in Down Payment Assistance For Your New Home* Todays Houston homebuyers face challenges like never before. Even experienced buyers often pay too much money, invest too much time, and experience too much stress when buying a home. The Fifth Ward CRC Homebuyers Education Course, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, is equipping todays homebuyers with the tools they need to confidently and competently handle the home buying process, while avoiding costly mistakes. The objective of this 8 hour course is to help answer the many questions you have regarding the home buying process, and to determine if you qualify for the City of Houston’s down payment assistance program. Course content includes preparing for homeownership, obtaining a mortgage,...

Everybody's Woman

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT

We were literally in the streets, mentioned one very happy playgoer, and I was thrilled. The glitz was out as the Fifth Ward CRC, Pleasant Hill Church, and Working Together As One productions, brought to Houston, Everybody’s Woman, written by Houston’s own playwright Debra L. Atkins. The inspiring play is filled with real talk, real life situations, real deliverance, singing and comical stretches, and was held inside Pleasant Hill Church, but Pannell Street, in front of the church, had been closed off to traffic and served as a pre and post reception area for the play. Now rather than the usual cars passing by, there were the added dimensions of Paparazzi, a red carpet entrance, shopping booths, an outdoor buffet, and a silent auction, all to educate the community, particularly our young adults on HIV and AIDs awareness. Rashanique Williams, the main character in the play, is also the Community Service Specialist at the Fifth Ward CRC. I am excited about the opportunity to...

29-Apr-08 1:00 PM

Bus Drivers Needed

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Metro Bus Drivers Needed Job Recruiter at Fifth Ward CRC - Call to make an appointment 4300 Lyons Ave. Suite 300, Houston, TX 77020 - (713) 674-0175 Requirements 1. Must pass D.O.T. physical exam. 2. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (pass 5 test). No training provided on written portion. a. Special Requirements- Permit b. General Knowledge c. Passengers Endorsement d. Air Brakes e. Pre-Trip 3. No DWI or DUI on the Motor Vehicle Report. 4. No felony (under any circumstance) or misdemeanor convictions for illegal drugs, theft, or violence. 5. No more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years. 6. Ability to work with the public. 7. Must have a valid license for a minimum of five (5) consecutive years 8. Must have a high school diploma or GED. 9. Zero tolerance work environment Starting Wages (Effective 01/01/2007) 1. $11.50 per hour during your 6 weeks training. 2. $12.25 per hour during probation (60 working days) after...

25-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Fifth Ward CRC Newsletter 25-Mar-08

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Untitled Document Hello Welcome to the Fifth Ward CRC newsletter of upcoming events and articles. Calendar Events Articles Calendar Events for 25-Mar-08 to 1-Jun-08 Fifth Ward CRC Trustee Meeting Sponsor: Fifth Ward CRC Day: Tue 25-Mar-08 12:00 PM Location: Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Building 4300 Lyons,...

25-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Burglary Prevention

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Burglary Prevention for Your Home The Fifth Ward CRC is concerned about our communities being great places to live, work, and play. The Houston Police Department and Precinct 6 have valuable information on how we can make our homes safer. A burglary is reported every 15 seconds in the United States. The U S. Department of Justice defines household burglary as unlawful entry or attempted entry of a residence. This crime usually, but not always, involves theft. Of all the major criminal offenses, residential burglary is the most common. By following these simple steps, you can reduce the possibility that your home will be targeted. Doors and Windows All exterior doors should be solid core or of metal construction. All entry doors should be equipped with a good quality deadbolt lock having a minimum of a one-inch throw A good quality double cylinder deadbolt lock should be used if there is glass within 40 inches of the lock. If using a double cylinder deadbolt lock, make sure a...

25-Mar-08 10:00 AM

Commercial and Retail Space Available

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The Fifth Ward CRC has several attractive rental properties in the 5th Ward. These high quality rental opportunities offer appealing storefronts off-street parking and are located close to Downtown Houston and Highways I-10 and 59. We offer competitive rental rates and all the amenities you would want. Give us a call at 713 674-0175 extension 12 to arrange for a tour of our rental facilities. 4300 Lyons Avenue Our 4300 Lyons Ave. property is 3,800 square feet of office space (formerly occupied by State Farm Insurance Office) with other current building tenants including: Houston Police Department Store Front and Fifth Ward CRC Corporate Offices in the 8,000 sq. ft. Facility, offered at $1.50 per square foot (Negotiable). Great opportunity to have a professional office space in Fifth Ward near the center of Downtown Houston. Water, electric, trash dumpster and more can be included in rent (at a higher rate of rental) if preferred. This space is located in a beautifully French Quarter...

19-Mar-08 8:00 AM

Project Grad

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT

The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all children in economically disadvantaged communities by partnering with local school districts. By providing additional funds, learning and teaching tools, mentors and other support, Project GRAD is able to help school districts increase the number of students who graduate from high school as well as increase the number of those students who attend and graduate from college. Since its inception, Project GRAD Houston has offered over $12 million in scholarships to 3,340+ local inner-city HISD students. Helping Students Realize That Graduation Really Achieves Dreams! College Bound Presentation Series offered Every 1stThursdays at the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation i-Community 3300 Lyons Avenue, Suite 301 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Seminars include Education Pays: The Benefits of College Building a Good Candidate for College Historically Black Colleges & Universities First Generation College...

18-Mar-08 2:00 PM

A PROMISING 2008

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

A Promising 2008 A New Years Message from Kathy F. Payton, President, and CEO In 2008, Fifth Ward CRC will continue to build upon foundation and principals of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization, stabilization while capitalizing on the opportunities in 2008 for investment and partnership which exist in all areas of programming that support the comprehensive revitalization of 5th Ward. The organizational plan has been updated to reflect more achievable and realistic goals by the organization in light of the recent staffing changes, market shift, and funding. While this is a work in progress, the basis for establishing organizational and community goals are driven by the demands of the community and in response to the stakeholders of the 5th Ward. Development in 5th Ward is a planned event and most projects take years to develop and fully evaluate the success of the programs. This document was originally created in response to the overall master plan for the 5th Ward in 1996...

3-Jan-08 1:00 PM

How To Supplement Your Retirement Without Selling Your Home

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Could you use some extra bucks to pay for medicine, a trip you always wanted, or money to make needed home repairs? Perhaps a reverse mortgage is worth looking into. Recently, the Fifth Ward CRC offered a seminar on reverse mortgage, Jeff Nieznay, a local loan officer, gave the seminar. We wanted to give our newsletter and web readers the facts about this very interesting option for senior citizens who own their own home. What Is A Reverse Mortgage? It’s a special type of loan that enables individuals aged 62 or older to convert some of their home’s equity into tax-free funds. Unlike traditional equity loans, you receive payments instead of making them. Who Is Eligible? Homeowner(s) are eligible, where the youngest is at least 62 years of age and occupy the property as their principal residence. Eligible properties include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes, or a 2 to 4 unit dwelling. The home must be owned free and clear or have a remaining balance that can be...

14-Dec-07 9:00 AM

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Partner’s Sharing the Responsibility of Providing Homeownership Opportunities Well it rained, rained, and rained some more. Perhaps nice for plants, vegetables, and ducks, but not so good for the FWC Builders, the construction arm of the Fifth Ward CRC. Beginning in late June, they have been trying diligently to construct new homes for anxious families in the 5th Ward, Denver Harbor, and Washington/Northside communities. It must be tuff to be excited about finally being approved for the American Dream, but facing days and days of rain that have delayed construction. THE CONCEPT Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (FWCRC) is embarking on an ambitious redevelopment initiative to encourage economic diversity in Houston’s historic communities in partnership with other agencies. FWCRC’s primary objectives for the development are to 1)satisfy the unmet need for both affordable and market rate housing in traditionally nderserved communities including 5th Ward, 2)bring...

3-Oct-07 11:00 AM

FIFTH WARD CRC’S HOMEBUYER EDUCATION HELPS HOUSTON CONSUMERS AVOID PREDATORY LENDING “TRICKS”

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:00:00 GMT

As Halloween approaches, we are reminded of one of the season’s most hallowed traditions – trick-or-treating. But did you know that predatory lenders are playing trick-or-treat with your refinancing, home equity, home repair, or other loan? With foreclosure rates increasing across the nation and many citing predatory lenders as just one of the causes, this Halloween season, Fifth Ward CRC is encouraging Houstonians and surrounding area consumers to be on the lookout for tricks and treats used by predatory lenders – tactics that can wind up costing families their homes through foreclosure. Predatory lending describes the abusive practices used by some lenders to lure borrowers into loans that charge excessive interest rates and fees, and saddle borrowers with such unmanageable financial burdens that they are likely to end up losing their homes, said Kathy Flanagan Payton, President and CEO of the Fifth Ward CRC, a member of the national NeighborWorks® network. Predatory lenders use...

27-Sep-07 1:00 PM

TEACHER GETS $40,000 FOR NEW HOME

noemail@fifthwardcrc.fifthwardhouston.org — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT

FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4300 Lyons Ave., Suite 300 P.O. Box 21502 Houston, TX 77226-1502 www.fifthwardcrc.org PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Jesse J Lucas Jr. Director of External Affairs (713) 674-0175 x 19, jlucas@fifthwardcrc.org Date: March 16, 2007 School Teacher Gets $40,000 For New Home! Join the Fifth Ward CRC, 5th Ward community residents, and government officials celebrate Mayor Bill White handing over the house keys to the Sanders Family for their brand new home Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at 4512 Vernon St., Houston, TX 77020 (Vernon @ Upton) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Pamela Sanders have recently become one of America’s and 5th Ward’s newest homeowners thanks to Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (CRC) who built the home, Blue Chip Mortgage, and the City of Houston. The City of Houston...

Special Attractions

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Spiritual Development

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 18:05:52 GMT

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Lender Breakfast

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

President and CEO Kathy Payton presenting to mortgage companies and banks regarding the new investment opportunities in 5th Ward

Communmity PC's

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

These PC's are available for people in the community during regular working hours

Fifth Ward Corporate Office

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

President and CEO at work

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

A busy desk is just one indicator of the many great things the Fifth Ward CRC is doing in the community 5th Ward

Fifth Ward CRC Office

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

Come see us about a new home or credit and foreclosure counseling

Choosing Carpet

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

Fifth Ward CRC staff helping a new home owner pick their carpet for their new home

Welcome to 5th Ward

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

This is one of many beautification projects happening in 5th Ward

Finnigan Park Development in 5th Ward

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

Homes all built by Fifth Ward CRC

More Finnigan Park Development

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

Homes built by Fifth Ward CRC

Plesant Hill Senior Apartments

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:07 GMT

Serving the senior citizens in the 5th Ward community.