The 5th annual Columbus Cottage Campaign (a program of Neighborhood Works Columbus) is kicking off November 26, 2012. This program provides a new home for an elderly person in our community. These people have homes that are currently unsafe. They cannot afford to repair it themselves. Truth is, often these homes are not even repairable, they must be replaced.
Mr. Paul Jones is the 2013 recipient of the Columbus Cottage Campaign.
Don’t miss the next exciting step in the Columbus Cottage Campaign 2013. The demolition of Mr. Jones’ exisiting home will be November, 26 2012 at 11:30. You will want to be there to see the Mayor on a piece of heavy equipment take the first swing at the house!
1327 Dogwood Avenue, Columbus, GA
Facts / Statistics:
- 11% of the population of Columbus is over the age of 65 (22,073).
- 12% of those 65 (2,670) and older live below the poverty level.
- 2,571 of the households in Columbus are households headed by grandparents raising grandchildren.
- 10,250 of those over 65 have a disability.
- 16% (11,188) of the homeowners in Columbus are over the age of 65.
- 10% (3,229) of the renters in Columbus are over the age of 65.
More Info: The Columbus Cottage Campaign is just one part of what we do. Each year NeighborWorks Columbus touches the lives of countless individuals who want to own their own home through numerous home ownerships classes and services. For more info, contact Wanda Jenkins.
