Our organization is committed to transforming the lives of low-income citizens and families in Southside Virginia. We believe in the power of educational equity to alleviate barriers to self-sufficiency. We are dedicated to working with local organizations and agencies to improve health outcomes for public housing residents and low-income citizens throughout the Crater region. Our youth development and systems change work continues within the city of Hopewell and we are very excited to expand programs and services throughout the region as our capacity increases.
STORY was established on April 29, 2015 as a stand alone nonprofit created under the auspices of the Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority using grant funds from the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). Co-founders Steven Benham, Former CEO of Hopewell Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) and Kathryn Thompson, Former STORY executive director, sought to create a sustainable solution for the region in opposition to funding cuts from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for public housing programs and services.
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