Dear Supporters and Partners, As we continue to pivot towards new norms, most of which we hope will be temporary, some of us are struggling with what we are feeling, what we are hearing and what we are seeing. Last week we gave you an update on how Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) was able […]
CONTINUE READINGDear Supporters and Partners, It is an understatement that all of us are impacted by the seriousness, complexity and unpredictability being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. None more so than the families we serve at Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI). This letter is to update you on how RWCI is responding to this crisis. The safety […]
CONTINUE READINGGoing back to school for anyone takes determination and courage. Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) is helping residents’ dreams come true by financially supporting RWCI’s High School Equivalency (HSE) Program, (also known as GED,) for the second year in a row. Staying true to the RWCI model, the program is place-based and available to residents 3 nights […]
CONTINUE READINGRWCI was honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson M.D., to Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) on January 7, 2020. Secretary Carson was hosted by Enlivian, formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority, and Renaissance was chosen as the location for one of his stops and a press conference. Upon his arrival […]
CONTINUE READINGLike many residents at Renaissance West, Monique is a mother with three sons who moved to Little Rock five years ago after living with her mother. “Working with a Life Navigator” is just one way that she describes how herself and her family have grown since moving to Renaissance West. She loves that her boys […]
CONTINUE READINGCourtney Baucom, a resident living in The Renaissance West neighborhood was interviewed about her journey from homelessness to home ownership. Since living in the Renaissance, Courtney has increased her access to resources, including new opportunities, and is currently changing her life for the better. Her outlook on life is more positive than ever. She has […]
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