| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 August 2024 CONTACT: Thomas Heffner, President Franklinton Rising 614.581.4125 theffner@franklintonrising.org www.franklintonrising.org FRANKLINTON RISING EXPANDS MISSION TO 2ND INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD COLUMBUS, OHIO: Franklinton Rising, expands Life Skills, Construction Job Skills Training and Affordable Home Building to a neighborhood South of Main on Kelton Avenue. In a 11 am-12pm event on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 533-535 Kelton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43205, Franklinton Rising will celebrate 10 years of serving (breaking economic & spiritual poverty) through training under-served youth in poverty and begin the development of four (4) new housing units in the South of Main area of Columbus. This represents a significant expansion of their current efforts in the Franklinton area of Columbus where they have built 16 housing units “We are extremely pleased to expand into the south of Main area of Columbus to help revitalize the area by building affordable, modern houses and aiding young adults, helping them through training and job placement to escape poverty for life. These East Side young adults, who are learning valuable skills in life and construction will be helping to build beautiful and affordable new housing,” says Tom Heffner, President of Franklinton Rising. “We have the distinct pleasure to work with promising and committed young adults who are making their mark on the city of Columbus in a most positive way.” ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Franklinton Rising is a local non-profit dedicated to building affordable housing on inner-city lots and using the construction process to help change the life trajectory of young adults living in poverty. The building process allows Franklinton Rising to build trusting relationships with youth 17-24 years of age, mentoring/teaching/training them in life purpose and skills, plus basic construction skills. Once trained, these hard-working youth are networked with some of the best companies in the Central Ohio building trades to obtain well-paying positions in those companies. Franklinton Rising also supports trainees in their preparation for employment by helping them to obtain a driver’s license and acquire a first vehicle. www.franklintonrising.org |
