No one can come into the neighborhood and begin building without the knowledge and consent of those that live and work there, he said. Ginyard explained that the organization began meeting about six years ago. Then, all entities decided to come together to decide on what to do to better the community. All of the organizations, if they don't live here, have businesses in the community. We are concerned with housing, social, spiritual and health concerns in the community.
Housing is very important.
By discussing and working together, we found we could do a better job. Ginyard revealed that the group has applied for state funding to completely demolish and rebuild the 4200 block of Leidy Avenue. And the reason we can start now is because we're already organized. We have city and state approval. We're just waiting for the state to come through with the funding.