In 2022, DeSales Community Development achieved significant milestones. They made notable progress on 3 vacancy initiative properties. Two were sold to capable developers. DeSales enlisted the EPA to clear 10,000 gallons of liquid waste from another. Additionally, they helped secure a Low Income Housing Tax Credit to preserve a 152-unit affordable housing development near Lafayette Square, ensuring access to quality, affordable housing for years to come in this area. The community service team actively prevented evictions by assisting residents in accessing $2.1 million in rental assistance via SAFHR, while also promoting financial stability. Meanwhile, Southside Rec continued to offer a wide range of activities from baseball to garden camp, providing year-round fun for over 300 neighborhood children. Finally, after 35 years of service, Tom Pickel, Executive Director, passed the leadership baton to Becky Reinhart with grace and humility. There is also a blog section added to the website.
Their vision is to continue to recognize quality affordable housing as a basic human need, necessary for a healthy and diverse community. To learn more about the success of DeSales Community Development in their 2022 Annual Report, click here.
