The community developer plays an integral role in maintaining the well-being of the community. Through various projects and initiatives, the community developer can secure funds through multiple sources to bring benefits to the city. Below are examples of on-going programs and services that the community developer provides:
Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) - this program’s goal is to provide limited home repairs that correct health and safety deficiencies. Eligibility criteria include but is not limited to –
Homeowner or person(s) in the home being 55 years of age or older OR person living in the home is handicapped or disabled;
Must own your home;
Home must be located within the city limits;
Must agree to execution of Deed Restriction;
Must meet income limits adjusted for family size
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Preservation (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
Preservation of Historic Colonnades (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
Auburn Kitchen dependency preservation (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Archives & History)
Elimination of Sanitary Sewage Overflow (SSO) on Highland Boulevard and US Highway 61 (with the assistance of the Delta Regional Authority)
2015 Urban Youth Corps Program (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
Clinton Foundation Health Matters Initiative
ASU Entrepreneur Academy (with assistance from Rural Development)
Technical assistance to the mayor and board of alderman
Fundraising assistance for upcoming 2016 Tricentennial Celebration
Working with real estate developers to improve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing within the City of Natchez