As Interfaith Housing & Community Services prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in March of 2021, staff has been reflecting on where the organization started, where we are now, and where we must be in order to continue with our mission and meet the future housing needs of our communities. In this issue of Blue Prints, we take a trip down memory lane that takes us directly across the street from Interfaith’s office on East Avenue A in Hutchinson.
Interfaith’s vision for this section of East Avenue A began with the renovation of 1227 East Avenue A. As the years passed, opportunities arose to acquire additional homes on this block. These homes were often in a state of disrepair, and renovating them required not only Interfaith’s staff and resources, but much support from the community. We enjoy looking across the street and seeing all of this progress, but mostly we are thankful that these houses were brought back to life and now provide safe, affordable homes for individuals and families. This was not an easy undertaking and could not have happened without your support!
Please enjoy this pictorial journey through the past 29 years and envision what we can accomplish together in the next 30 years. Our goal is to continue the legacy of visionaries like Helen Rosenblad, Jack Mace, and John Scott. We want to thank those who have worked alongside and supported Interfaith and hope others are inspired to join us, as we strive to insure everyone live with dignity in a safe place they can call home.