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City of Utica teams up with Cornerstone Community Church to help those in need
The City of Utica is partnering with the Cornerstone Community Church to employ people who experience chronic homelessness as part of the church’s social enterprise program.
Posted: May 27, 2021 10:57 AM
Posted By: WKTV
UTICA, N.Y. – The City of Utica is partnering with the Cornerstone Community Church to employ people who experience chronic homelessness as part of the church’s social enterprise program.
The city is allocating $120,000 from its coronavirus relief funding to help the program through a Community Development Block Grant.
“We have a moral obligation to help those in need, and this program is an investment that provides homeless individuals an opportunity to work, build self-esteem, recognize their value and contribute to our community,” said Utica mayor Robert Palmieri. “I commend Pastor Ballman for his compassion, leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others
The City of Utica and the Cornerstone Community Church on 500 Plant Street are created a new partnership to combat blight and chronic homelessness in Utica.
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri was joined by Pastor Mike Ballman and city and community partners at Proctor Park on Wednesday to announce the partnership to support the church’s social enterprise program, which employs persons who experience chronic homelessness.
Homeless individuals who take part in the program will assist Utica City jobs in cleaning and improving public areas, including picking up litter and trash, watering flowers and painting lamp posts and fire hydrants
The City is investing $120,000 in Community Block Grants funds which are allocated through the Coronavirus Air Relief and Economic Security Act.