Programs and Services
Explore our 5th Ward community resources designed to promote the opportunity to build up and preserve 5th Ward and achieve a healthy and vibrant community for all.
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Real Estate
Fifth Ward CRC Real Estate Department works closely with and encourages partners to develop and preserve affordable housing opportunities and commercial space. FWCRC’s primary objective is to re-vitalize, develop and acquire community property. We provide Relocation Services, both short term for multifamily and disaster related needs and long term – buy-out and permanent moves.
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Homeownership Promotion and Preservation
Homeownership promotion and preservation: To foster homeownership through HBE classes and counseling, facilitating purchases and building individual financial capacity; and preserve housing through delinquency intervention and repair services.
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Arts and Culture
Discover all of the arts & culture assets the 5th Ward community offers Houston.
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Community Building and Engagement
Giving back to your community is a win-win situation. Not only are you supporting important local initiatives and organizations, but you’re also forging connections with your neighbors.
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Economic Development
The 5th Ward has historically been home to many diverse and locally owned small businesses. Today, about 1,600 businesses are located in the Greater 5th Ward. A majority are small businesses and they represent a range of industries from small restaurants to large warehouse and transportation businesses.
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Emergency and Disaster Response
We make receiving help after a disaster easy. Discover the hub for our area resources during times of need.
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