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Harlem, New York
CORE & The Bluestone Organization work to resolve housing issues in Harlem
The Congress of Racial Equality--CORE has been working hand-in hand with housing developer, the Bluestone Organization, to resolve outstanding issues surrounding a series of 3 family private homes known as the Malcolm Shabazz Gardens in Harlem.
The houses were built in 2000 as part of a HUD program for low to middle income, first-time homeowners. |
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Harlem CORE Chairman, Bob Harris said he is quite pleased with the progress that has been made in this matter. He said an important factor that has come to light as a result of our working together is the absolute need for more in-depth instruction to first time homeowners on how to maintain their homes. Harris said this will be addressed through a series of free all day seminars and workshops for new homeowners that CORE will be organizing in the near future.
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Miami, Florida
Florida CORE joins Wal-Mart Discount Prescription Program
The Miami Chapter of CORE partnered with Wal-Mart last week to kick off a program that will allow qualified individuals to get the generic form of their prescribed medications using a Wal-Mart issued prescription card for only $4.00 each.
Carolyn Kennedy, Treasurer of Miami CORE, said new members will automatically receive the discount card as part of their membership package. Others, she added, will have to come into the CORE office to apply.
Kennedy also said that, based on current prices, this benefit could save a family hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year for prescribed medications.
The prescription discount card is one of the many services provided by Florida CORE such as job training, immigration assistance. Discrimination complaints and
As part of the State’s “Access” (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self-Sufficiency) network, individuals can apply for certain public assistance benefits offered by DCF (Department of Children & Families), such as Food Stamps and Medicaid, through a CORE office in their area. This service helps senior citizens, persons with disabilities and others to avoid having to travel to a DCF center and/or waiting on long lines. CORE (954)731-0053
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Qualified buyers received a grant from HUD to help purchase the new homes. They have served as a major milestone in the rebirth of Harlem.
Malcolm Shabazz Gardens in Harlem
According to CORE's Executive Director, George Holmes, The Bluestone Organization has been very cooperative and have demonstrated a sincere commitment to addressing the issues raised by some homeowners. Holmes added that unlike some other developers, Bluestone takes pride in the work they do and will go to great lengths to make sure their home buyers are satisfied. The Malcolm Shabazz Gardens project has won them widespread recognition and a design award.
Evidence of their concern can be found in the fact that over the last few months, Bluestone has made repairs (some extensive) to roofs, sewers and other aspects of the homes even though warranties have long expired. Their willingness to take on this responsibility speaks directly to a family tradition of quality, expertise and involvement in the communities they serve that spans 3 generations.
Bluestone has also been successful in getting the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to respond to issues regarding the status of city sewers in the area--a response that will not only benefit the homeowners of Malcolm Shabazz Gardens, but the entire neighborhood. |
Las Vegas, Nevada
CORE’s
newest chapter in Las Vegas, Nevada kicked of their Financial
Literacy Program at a press conference held in the offices of the
Nevada Partners on King Boulevard in Northern Las Vegas.
(l-r) Nevada Partners rep; CORE Spokesman, Niger Inis,; Manager of Money Tree Store; CORE ‘sNevada State Chair, Connie Miranda; CORE Executive Director, George Holmes & Neveda Partners Rep. CORE’s Nevada State Chairperson, Connie Miranda, said the purpose of the program is to provide information to the public about the many different financial institutions that exist, what services they offer, and the cost associated with those services.
Ms. Miranda said a lot of people don’t pay attention to the fine print when dealing with banks, credit card or loan companies. They are so anxious to get the loan or credit card they don’t even read the documents they sign. Eventually, they find themselves in a perpetual cycle of debt, barely paying off the interest and being hit with all kinds of fees.
The program will consist of a series of seminars and workshops with experts from the financial community, a free evaluation of participants net worth, credit score and an assessment of what individuals can do to improve their overall financial status.
Nevada State Senator Steve Horsford Takes CORE Officials on a tour of Nevada Partners facilities |
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