1. Phoenix Revitalization Corporation (PRC) is a non- profit community development corporation dedicated to the revitalization of neighborhoods by facilitating community improvement projects, and the maintenance and creation of low-income and workforce housing. An emphasis is placed on the revitalization of Central City South, a community located immediately south of the Phoenix Downtown Business District and the Arizona State Capitol Mall. The organization’s mission is “to revitalize communities through affordable housing and community development.” Organizational Backround

2. Founded in 1986 Founded in 1986 Initially a project of Phoenix Memorial Hospital Initially a project of Phoenix Memorial Hospital Created to address the historic blight of the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital Created to address the historic blight of the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital Merged with Casa de Nueva Esperanza in 1992 Merged with Casa de Nueva Esperanza in 1992 PRC History

3. Central City South Map

4. Our Mission Revitalizing communities through housing and community capacity development

5. Community Development Neighborhoods Growing (Creciendo Vecindades) Programs: Community Leadership Academy Communities for All Ages Newsletter CCS Community Action Team Community Gardens Community Information Fairs

6. Housing Avenidas de Esperanza (Avenues of Hope) Programs: Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation New Construction of Workforce Housing Acquisition, rehabilitation & sale of affordable homes

7. Casa Mia (Home of My Own) Program: Referrals to: Referrals to: –Individual Development Accounts –Home Buyer Classes –Financial Education –Housing Counseling –Down Payment Assistance –Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Home Owner Preparation