Collaborative Spotlight
Last month the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus (Collaborative) hosted a gathering of Collaborative Board members and 2022 Grantees. We celebrated the accomplishments of the Grantees while building stronger relationships as we work together to address housing needs in central Ohio. Special thanks to The Columbus Foundation for hosting.
Since 1992, the Collaborative has provided funding and technical assistance to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to assist in their efforts to transform Columbus’ distressed neighborhoods into vibrant and sustainable communities. CDCs were created to address the needs of specific neighborhoods, centering on housing and with a special emphasis on bringing vacant and abandoned houses back to productive use.
Effective community development requires the combined talents and resources of many committed partners. Please feel free to contact Jess Patterson at
Jess@hztrust.org if you or your organization would like to know more about how to get involved.
Project Spotlight- Harriet's Hope
AHT will provide funding to assist with the development of Harriet’s Hope. This permanent supportive housing project will be located in Franklinton and will include 52 one- and two-bedroom apartments for victims of human trafficking or chronic homelessness. It is a partnership between CMHA and Beacon 360 Management, who has secured partnerships with a variety of local organization to offer wraparound services to residents including case management, recovery counseling and prevention, job readiness and placement and access to mental and physical healthcare.
According to a 2020 report from the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio ranks fifth among states for human trafficking. Harriet’s Hope is the first project of it’s kind in Ohio and will provide crucial housing and resources to a vulnerable population. AHT is a proud partner on such an important and innovative project.
CEO Reflections
AHT In the News
We're making headlines for all the right reasons. Thank you for being partners in our mission.
AHT is Hiring!
AHT is growing and has a current leadership opportunity for someone who can strategically direct and manage the financial functions of our organization as Chief Financial Officer. This position will work in partnership with our CEO to drive strategy and catalyze the growth of AHT.
To learn more and apply please visit
www.hztrust.org/careers
Let's Talk
Are you a developer interested in partnering with us, or do you know one who should be? Check out our FAQs here or email Director of Lending, Matt Wootton at Matt@hztrust.org
