Homes Hollow
More drops in the bucket for South Dallas (Dallas Morning News)
Re: "An overflowing bucket list -- Depopulating neighborhoods by demolition a hollow fix, says Tod Robberson," Wednesday Viewpoints. As Robberson noted, at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity we tend to see potential and promise in South Dallas neighborhoods where other homebuilders see a big headache. We also see promise in Mayor Mike Rawlings' GrowSouth call to action. With executive leadership that makes tearing down blight and building up healthy neighborhoods a top priority, our mission is more socially, politically and philanthropically relevant than ever. He's right about the importance of home ownership, neighborhood associations and having a culture of clean in making South Dallas a viable investment opportunity. This month, 135 Habitat AmeriCorps members, people from all across the U.S., will descend on South Dallas' Bonton neighborhood to help build 11 new Dallas Habitat homes. Seeing these volunteers work for our city -- some of whom have never set foot in Texas, Dallas and especially not South Dallas where even most Dallasites haven't traveled -- can help all of us see potential and promise. And if you're looking for action, help Dallas Habitat tear down houses with "saddle-shaped, sagging roofs." Sponsor a neighborhood clean up. Build a home with ...
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