Renew Birmingham

Putting the neighbor back in the neighborhood: ensley residents were recruited to host 20 yard parties and 23 other community events. Neighbors were invited and heard about the purpose of renew birmingham. Over 700 residents attended the various yard events and discussed how to change the culture in the ensley neighborhoods. Renew birmingham gathered demographic information to use in its charity tracker software.

Assisting the ensley area residents with obtaining affordable and safe housing is one of renew birmingham's main focus areas. In 2024, over 160 ensley residents receieved financial assisstance totaling $282,188 with past due or delinquent rents, utility payments, and other critical repairs to their homes in the service area. In addition, 31 elderly residents received help with lawn maintenance. Canterbury united methodist foundation and navigate affordable housing provided financial grants totaling $100,000 to assist in the area of need.

Housing: assisting members of the community with housing needs, adult ed/ workforce development: giving unemployed and underemployed individuals the skills and assistance they need to have a second chance at succeeding in the workforce. Job oportunities & transportation: assistance in finding jobs and addressing transportation needs that are often a barrier for many individuals to obtain and retain meaningful, rewarding employment.