Tag: affordable housing

  • People You Should Know – Gary Wilkinson

    People You Should Know – Gary Wilkinson

    This is the third in our series “People You Should Know” highlighting local leaders who exemplify values of community and collaboration. Meet Gary Wilkinson, a long-time leader who has served in many roles in the community. AV: Let’s start with you – tell us how long have you been in St. Joseph and about the…

  • Securing Affordable Housing

    Securing Affordable Housing

    We all want a place where we can feel at home. A home is where we feel safe and secure. Yet for many in our city a safe, affordable home can be hard to find.  Community members attending the September 21 dialogue spoke of substandard housing being rented out, urban blight, and a need to…

  • Strengthening Our Community

    Strengthening Our Community

    Lots of thoughts were shared and ideas generated during our conversation on September 21. Members of the community identified many challenges, hopes, and needs as they explored three questions – what is St. Joe to you?, what would you change if you could? and what groups are working to strengthen our communities? As we reviewed…