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Hazelwood Initiative, Inc.

Building a stronger Hazelwood through inclusive community development

Our Impact

Building Generational Wealth
  • 25 homes sold to low- to moderate-income first-time homeowners

  • Affordable commercial spaces rented to local entrepreneurs on Second Avenue

Improving Climate Resilience
  • 700+ trees planted to reduce heat and flood risk on public lands, schools, and residences

  • 7 households granted free solar installations

  • 2 community gardens, 2 parklets, and 1 playground created and maintained; 11 indoor and outdoor air quality monitors installed

Preserving Homes and History
  • 63 units purchased for low-income rentals; 43 under construction

  • Renovation of 2 schools and 5 other buildings of community significance; 5 public art projects

Financial Assistance
  • Helped residents apply for and receive $1 MILLION in grants from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

  • Delivered $155,000 in housing and food assistance grants through our Neighborhood Investment Fund 

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2016 -2022
Impact Report!

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