Voice of Calvary Ministries

Street Address:
531 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39203
Mailing Address:PO Box 10562
Jackson, MS 39289-0562

Phone: 601-969-3088
Fax: 601-944-9571
Website: www.vocm.org

Phil Reed, Executive Director

Contact Name: Phil Reed
Phone: 601-969-3088x607
Fax: 601-969-3488
Email: philreed@vocm.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 7    Part Time: 2

Background
Voice of Calvary Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving the neighborhoods of West Jackson, Mississippi and targeting the West Park community. In the early 70’s, West Jackson was suffering rapid decline – rising crime, deteriorating housing and infrastructure, lack of investment. At the invitation of the neighborhood, the organization began targeted revitalization work in the West Park community and Tanglewood neighborhood.

Mission
The mission of Voice of Calvary Ministries is “to rebuild people to rebuild communities through the power of the Gospel.” •Their vision statement is “to be a resource to the local church by providing holistic programs which build strong individuals, families, churches and communities to reach their full potential in Christ, physically, spiritually, economically, materially, and socially.”

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,365,947

 Lines of Business
  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 73 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 10 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 19 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 13 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Voice of Calvary Ministries's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $3,132,525 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $3,132,525.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    7/1/2008 This section being revised to show updated information. Please call the office for more information- 601-857-1256.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Community Planning

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Leadership Training

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Afterschool/Tutoring Programs

  •  Community Health Services

  •  Job Training / Youth Employment Project

  •  Youth Group Organizing (Issue Oriented)

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Fonda ChurchBoard SecretaryState GovernmentState of MS 
    Willis FinleyBoard MemberReal Estate CompanyCo-owner/Realtor
    Tom ParryBoard MemberParry ConstructionOwner
    David RichBoard MemberPhilantropist 
    Garry RollinsBoard TreasurerOtherBelhaven CollegeProfessor
    Jackie RootBoard MemberFirst Guaranty MortgageAttorney
    Juanita SheriffBoard MemberCommunity Volunteer 
    Pat VanderPolBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionJustice For AllExecutive Director
    Sam WalkerBoard ChairBusinessTrustmark National BankWealth Management VP
    Lester WilliamsBoard MemberLocal GovernmentCity of JacksonDirector Compliance Division
    Tommy WilliamsBoard Vice ChairBusinessButler SnowAttorney
    Neddie WintersBoard MemberVoice of Calvary Fellowship/Mission MississippiPastor/Executive Director

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

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