We have big news to share!
The congregation of Emmanuel United Church of Christ has generously donated their beautiful property at 1547 W. Chew Street to Ripple Community Inc. On August 24th, more than 100 people gathered to thank Emmanuel UCC for their extraordinarily generous gift and to learn about RCI’s plans for the property.
““When we decided to close the church last fall, our biggest hope was that we would be able to find someone who could continue to use this building and care for it as we had. When we were introduced to Ripple Community Inc., we knew we had found something special.” ”
RCI’s plans for this building include 12 units of deeply affordable, permanent housing, and a community center where we — along with our partners — will provide connection and care.
With the creation of 12 new apartments, we will provide permanent housing for 22 to 30 residents, including families with children who previously struggled with homelessness or housing instability. Deeply affordable rent at this new property means families will pay as little as $540 per month for safe, healthy housing, compared to the current market rate of $1,966 for a two-bedroom apartment.
This building is an investment in our neighbors, our communities, and our city that will reduce childhood poverty, increase economic mobility, and improve health and education outcomes for children and families.
““We know that ‘home’ is more than 4 walls and a roof over our heads. Home is our anchor of safety, comfort, and community, and those are things we want for all of our neighbors. And that’s the heart of RCI.””
Interested in learning more? View news coverage of the event here or contact Alicia Moyer.