The Selma Housing Authority educated residents in George Washington Carver Homes about the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiative on June 7. 

SHA executive director Kennard Randolph said the purpose of the event was getting GWC residents to learn about the initiative and embrace the opportunity. 

“We want to help our GWC residents to understand the process of the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiative,” Randolph said. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity to revitalize G.W.C. and surrounding areas. The turnout was great.”

Cicely Curtis, SHA COO, grew up in GWC homes and always said the importance of growth and mentoring.

“I’m grateful to partner with the leadership in the city and county to revitalize the GWC,” Curtis said. “It’s our ability to shift the culture.”

Sean VanDiver, chairman of the SHA Board, said he appreciates being part of the planning grant initiative. 

At hand of the event were bouncy houses, snow cones, cotton candy, checkers and bingo games.