Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) starts with what's right in a neighborhood rather than what is wrong and lacking. The group above is a small group with Harvest friends and Orchard friends represented who are helping to make 33:5 come alive!
The house at 335 Almond is an asset in the Walnut Neighborhood. It is a foundationally strong home that was built in 1925 and had one family living in it from 1956-2008. After the owner passed away, this house sat empty for 4 1/2 years. My husband, Mike, and I purchased it from the City and are working with friends to restore it.
As we stood in a circle to introduce ourselves to one another and pray last night, each person in this group mentioned an asset to a neighborhood. Here's the list:
People who will care for homes that are getting old and need attention
Play areas for children
Children
An ice cream store!
Openness and friendliness
A church on mission with the neighborhood
Safe places
Neighbors being good neighbors
Psalm 33:5 is this home's verse (hence the house's nickname "The 33:5")
The Lord loves righteousness and justice. The earth is filled with his unfailing love.
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