Community building takes time, creativity, and a lot of patience. For members of the Beekman Corridor Coalition (BCC), the work of creating meaningful connections—especially with political leaders—is how lasting change begins. On February 26, WIN staff and BCC Housing Team members Saundra Davis and Ia Johnson traveled to Columbus for Statehouse Day, hosted by the
On May 29, nearly 40 members of the Beekman Corridor Coalition gathered at WIN's South Cumminsville campus for an energizing and thought-provoking evening with Transforming Change, a social justice consulting firm led by Robin Wright-Pierce and Rev. Nelson Pierce Jr. The Coalition was developed by WIN to bridge neighborhood boundaries and help Beekman Corridor residents
A new permaculture garden is taking root in the Beekman Corridor, thanks to the leadership of plant-based chef and Millvale resident Theresa Thomas. Her church, Bethel No. 2 Apostolic Pentecostal in South Fairmount, dedicated its side lot to bring the project to life. Church members are committed to sustaining the garden, with support from community
On February 26, WIN staff along with two members of the Beekman Corridor Coalition traveled to Columbus to participate in the Ohio Community Development Corporation Association's Statehouse Day. South Cumminsville residents Saundra Davis and Ia Johnson shared their stories about why funding for home repairs is important to the five neighborhoods that make up the
