Renaissance Heights Advocates for Change During Purpose Built Communities’ Hill Day
Fort Worth, TX. March 15, 2024 – Renaissance Heights Foundation, a Network Member of Purpose Built Communities, proudly participated in Hill Day in Washington, D.C. This historic event brought together more than 25 nationwide Network Members and Purpose Built representatives to engage with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill.
During Hill Day, Renaissance Heights Foundation had the privilege of meeting with Congressional Leaders and staff, where they discussed how making sustained and effective investments in civic infrastructure requires coordination and leadership. Kenny Mosley, Executive Director of Renaissance Heights Foundation urged lawmakers to protect funding for critical housing and community development programs that are vital to the success of neighborhoods. The meetings focused on relationship building, project funding requests, introducing Purpose Built to the leaders and strategically elevating the profile of Purpose Built activity in Texas.
Renaissance Heights Foundation’s advocacy efforts emphasized Policy Priorities, e.g., capacity building grants for economic mobility, affordable housing protection, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit expansion, demonstrating their commitment to driving positive change within their community and beyond.
“We were honored to meet with Nebraska, North Carolina and Texas Congressional Leaders and share the impactful work Renaissance Heights Foundation is doing to transform our community. This Hill Day has provided a unique platform to advocate for policies that will enhance our mission and make a lasting impact,” said Kenny Mosley, Executive Director at Renaissance Heights Foundation.
As part of Purpose Built’s collaborative effort, Renaissance Heights Foundation had the opportunity to hone and refine their message with the guidance of Purpose Built experts, ensuring effective communication during these crucial engagements.
“It’s inspiring to see the power of the collective voice,” said Purpose Built CEO Carol Naughton. “We are witnessing on-the-ground community leaders come together and speak up for change that will make a real difference in the communities where they live and work. And by doing it together, the ripple effect can have a far-reaching impact.”
Purpose Built Communities is a nationwide network that works with dynamic local leaders to cultivate and nourish an ecosystem of high-capacity, collaborative partners who invest directly in community-led projects that uplift the legacy and support the vision of the people who have long called that neighborhood home.
About Renaissance Heights Foundation:
Renaissance Heights Foundation (RHF), an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves as the community quarterback for revitalizing Renaissance Heights, a 200-acre site in Fort Worth, Texas, formerly home to the Masonic Home and School of Texas. Through strategic partnerships, RHF aims to transform the site into a hub for family services, education, community health, and economic development, while advocating for stable and affordable housing opportunities through collaborative efforts to influence low-income housing tax credit allocations.
Mission: To empower Renaissance Heights residents by identifying and eliminating barriers to well-being and success through community partnership.
For more information, pleased visit www.renaissanceheights.org
2701 Moresby Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105
www.renaissanceheights.org