Voorhees College intends to use its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) grant to develop the leadership capacity of low and moderate income persons in the Denmark community; conduct housing rehabilitation and development for low- to moderate-income (LMI) citizens; and assist in the creation and expansion of microenterprises. The primary goal of the proposed project is to expand Voorhees College’s role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in Denmark and surrounding areas of Census Tract 9601. Financial readiness for LMI citizens has been a barrier to homeownership for the last decade. The objectives of the proposed project are housing development with a strong emphasis on homeownership through a Lease-to-Own Program, job creation and training through the Micro-Enterprise Center and One Stop Career Center.
