| Name | E. Jonathan |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Home Address | 4906 N. Moore Ln Chattanooga, Tn 37411 United States |
| Organization Name | World Restoration Center Church |
| Describe Your Role In The Organization | I am the senior Pastor of the Church. |
| Organization Address | 4004 Dorris St. Chattanooga, Tn 37410 United States |
| Website | https://wrcministries.org |
| Best Phone Number To Reach You | 423-756-3327 |
| Alternate Phone Number | 423-505-7698 |
| Email Address | pastorj@wrcministries.org |
| Alternate Email Address | info@wrcministries.org |
| Please Describe Your Project In Detail | Our project is to build affordable housing in the city of Chattanooga. There is a need for housing that is happening and we feel that this will be a great help to the community as a whole. We have a contractor that is on board to help with this project. We would start with the property that we have right now and branch out. We would look to partner with organizations like the homeless coalition to help them with the homeless issue. |
| Please explain how your project meets the requirements of the American Rescue Plan | We believe that this project meets the requirements because it helps to get people off the streets and on the path to homeownership. Families would have opportunities that we may not have had before because of unfortunate circumstances. |
| Where would your project take place? | Chattanooga Tn in the Alton Park community. |
| How much will your project cost in total? | 300000 |
| Do you have any matching funding sources from other local governments, private entities, non-profits, or philanthropic entities for your project? | No |
| Please describe the source and list amounts of any other funding. | |
| What portion of the project are you asking the city to fund? | |
| If funded, when would your project start? | May 10, 2022 |
| How long would your project take to complete? | 9 months |
| What milestones would you use to measure your project’s progress? | One milestone would to be able to break ground and start the first unit. We would to love to see it completed with someone ready to move in as soon as it is finished. |
| How would you ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle? | We would gladly provide updates and presentations for the projects throughout the process. |
| If successful, how would your project benefit the community? | It would benefit the community by helping to stump out homelessness. Also, it would provide much needed brand new properties that are up to date and meet all codes requirements. |
| How will you attract community buy-in for your project? | We believe that the community would welcome having new homes built to help with the homeless situation and to help others get back on their feet. |
| Name | E. Jonathan Thomas |
| Contact Information | 423-505-7698 |
| Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project? | |