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Breaking ground, offering hope

by | Nov 14, 2024 | Area News, Latest

A ceremonial shoveling of dirt was performed onstage at The Cross Church Thursday, Nov. 7, marking a significant milestone for Jericho Village, an income-based urban village to be built in Wylie.  Courtesy Craig Kelly//City of Wylie

Community, political and nonprofit leaders gathered Thursday, Nov. 7, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jericho Village, an income-based urban village in Wylie that has been years in the making. The project, located at 511 Brown Street, is expected to be completed within a year.

The Cross Church hosted the event, which was emceed by Jon Bailey, executive director of Hope for the Cities. Bailey recalled his first encounter with Janet Collinsworth, founder and executive director of Agape Resource and Assistance Center, in 2020 to members of the Greater Wylie Resources Connection via Zoom.

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