Lucas Metropolitan Housing and Cherry Street Mission Ministries recently celebrated an important milestone for Mission Point during a Capital Budget Check Presentation held at Cherry Street Mission.

Mission Point is a collaborative development designed to provide permanent supportive housing and wraparound services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The State of Ohio’s investment will help move this transformational project closer to becoming a reality.

LMH President and CEO Senghor Manns and Vice President of Real Estate Development and Modernization Keith Smith joined Cherry Street Mission leadership and community partners to recognize the investment and the collective work behind the project.

“Mission Point represents what can happen when organizations come together with a shared commitment to serve people with dignity,” Manns said. “This development will provide more than housing, it will offer stability, support, and a pathway toward a better future.”

When completed, Mission Point will include 65 one-bedroom apartments and access to supportive services designed to help residents achieve long-term housing stability and greater independence.

This milestone reflects LMH’s continued commitment to building strong partnerships, expanding housing opportunities, and creating solutions that address the needs of our community.

At LMH, our work continues to go beyond the bricks, it is about restoring hope, creating opportunity, and helping people move forward.

Working with residents has taught me one thing: small support can create big change. Every interaction matters, and the lessons we learn can transform lives.

Top 2 Takeaways:

·       Tailor Support & Celebrate Small Wins: Every resident is unique. Meeting them where they are and recognizing small achievements builds confidence and long-term success.

·       Build Trust: Genuine relationships and addressing obstacles like transportation or childcare make programming effective and meaningful.

Other Lessons in Brief:

·       Collaboration with staff and community partners multiplies impact.

·       Practical guidance works better than theory alone.

·       Patience and persistence are key, change takes time.

We like to think, if we can do it, so can they. But if that were true, we’d all be Oprah, Bezos, or Buffett. Just as it would be nearly impossible for us to become Oprah, it can be just as hard for someone to land or keep a job.  Keep that in your heart before you judge, or please show us how easy it is to become Oprah.  lol 

Take Action: Every conversation and every bit of support counts. Empower, one small step at a time.

With gratitude,

kam

 

City of Toledo | Englewood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

 

2022.07.13.Englewood-Master-Plan-FINAL-spreads.pdf

 

The Englewood Neighborhood Community Plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to revitalize and enhance the quality of life.

This plan, prepared with and for the Englewood Neighborhood Coalition, outlines strategic initiatives and partnerships aimed at fostering homeownership, supporting local businesses, and creating vibrant community spaces.

Our mission is to transform Englewood into a thriving, self-sufficient neighborhood through collaborative efforts and sustainable development.