Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation
Fifth Ward CRC catalyzes resources to build and preserve an inclusive 5th Ward Community by developing places and opportunities to live, work and play.
Programs at a Glance
Real Estate
Home Ownership Promotion and Preservation
Community Building and Engagement
Latest Happenings
Take a look at a few of our highlighted community events, news, and features.
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07
SEP 2024
Virtual Event
8AM - 4PM
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8AM - 4PM
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14
SEP 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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24
SEP 2024
Sep. 23nd - Sep. 26th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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25
SEP 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom
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Virtual via Zoom
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FWCRC IN THE NEWS:
Houston's very own LeToya Luckett will headline this year's 11th Annual Lyons Rennaissance Festival. The event set for March 23 will kick off at noon between the 3800 and 4800 blocks of Lyons Avenue in Houston.
FWCRC IN THE NEWS:
The Fifth Ward will soon have an affordable housing community for artists.
Driving the news: The Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. is restoring and preserving the group of cottages adjacent to the DeLuxe Theatre, which serves as the neighborhood's creative hub, to create an affordable housing community for artists.
Driving the news: The Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. is restoring and preserving the group of cottages adjacent to the DeLuxe Theatre, which serves as the neighborhood's creative hub, to create an affordable housing community for artists.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Mission
“Fifth Ward CRC catalyzes resources to build and preserve an inclusive 5th Ward Community by developing places and opportunities to live, work and play.”
Fifth Ward CRC brings together partners and financial resources to focus on the redevelopment of 5th Ward. By providing housing, art, cultural opportunities, community parks, and more, we are expanding opportunities for economic growth.
Affiliations and Partnerships
Fifth Ward CRC is a proud partner of NeighborWorks America, a national organization supporting community development corporations through access to funding, technical assistance to train staff, and resources to continuously improve operational standards.
GO Neighborhoods is a collaborative and inclusive effort focused on maximizing the strength of a community and its residents to create effective partnerships and engage in creative problem solving.
The 5th Ward Chamber of Commerce is essential to the revitalization of the 5th Ward Business Community, serving as a liaison for existing businesses and incoming enterprises. The Chamber's positioning in Central Houston creates unique opportunities for members to grow their businesses and professional networks. We assist our members with community outreach, creating visibility for their businesses while stimulating the local economy.
Own the HOU is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to bridging the homeownership gap for people of color (Members of the Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and Asian communities) in Houston and Harris County. This initiative brings together key stakeholders and organizations committed to fostering equitable homeownership opportunities in our community.
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