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from the desk of
the President/CEO..........
 During
the summer of 1996, I interviewed with state officials at the
Columbus, Ohio office and shared my vision. I envisioned homes
by East Alliance Neighborhood Development Corporation (EANDC)
growing to the point it would produce 12 self-help homes each
year. In many subsequent conversations throughout the ensuing
years, I repeatedly stated that I never fully realized what a
significant undertaking it would be to produce 12 self-help
homes per year. Fortunately, the individual interviewing me,
also shared the same vision and immediately stated that it
could happen. I am also convinced that those spoken comments
had a profound effect on my life. On that day, 9 years ago,
the seed was planted and I have carefully guarded and nurtured
that vision.
During the
“early years” my vision was but a mere dream. With so many
challenges before the organization, just keeping the doors
open became my daily mantra. Today, a fully stabilized and
fully functional EANDC is ready for growth….and ready to
embark upon the vision planted many moons ago.
I visualize a
2-2-2 initiative. Quite simply, this is building 2 groups of
12 homes in two years with twelve families. This is a very
ambitious goal, one that encompasses the needs of rural, first
time home buyers within 50 miles of Stark. County, Ohio.
I invite you to
share with me, the opportunity to make the vision come
true….the prospect to build safe, decent, affordable housing
for families in our region.
To the future….
Dr. Kitty
L. Malone
President
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