Fifthward Community Redevelopment

Community redevelopment services lead Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment's work, with programs focused on housing, economic development, arts and culture, and neighborhood engagement. Its real estate activities include residential, commercial, and land development. Homeownership support covers education, housing counseling, financial counseling, foreclosure and default counseling, plus classes and workshops. Small businesses can access technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and vendor opportunities. Community programs include volunteering, neighborhood involvement, cultural arts activities, a theater, a village, a park splash pad, and a renaissance festival. Emergency and disaster response includes housing repairs and emergency financial assistance. The organization also presents homebuyer education courses, post-purchase workshops, and virtual lunch-and-learn events. Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment serves Houston's Fifth Ward.