FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT CATHY SMITH, PLANNING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(706) 298-0221, ext. 125
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DASH quick reference sheet
Name: DASH for LaGrange, Inc. (DASH)
Opened: September 2003
Chairman: Ricky Wolfe
Location: 1200 Fourth Avenue in LaGrange, Ga. LaGrange is approximately 90 miles south of Atlanta off Interstate 85 and approximately 45 minutes north of Columbus off of Interstate 185
General Contact Information: P.O. Box 3630 LaGrange, GA 30241
Phone: (706) 298-0221
Fax: (706) 298-0224
Website: www.dashlagrange.com
Media Contact Information: Cathy Smith, Assistant Director: Phone, (706) 298-0221, Ext. 125; Fax, (706) 298-0224; E-mail,
Mission: To revitalize and make sustainable LaGrange's once vibrant neighborhoods by eliminating substandard housing, creating diversity, encouraging homeownership, inviting economic development and engaging residents in active community leadership.
Business: 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization
Current Revitalization Projects: Hillside Neighborhood, Laurel Ridge Development
Future Revitalization Projects: Dunson Neighborhood, Dixie Neighborhood, Thomas Town Neighborhood, East Depot Neighborhood
Services Offered: Elimination of substandard housing, Homeownership Center, resident leadership programs, economic development, crisis housing assistance
Funding Sources: Private charitable foundations; loan origination; servicing fees; federal, state and local government funding; tax-deductible contributions from individuals and corporations
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