Real Change in Ruston is a holistic approach to real community development. The City of Ruston in partnership with the Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation has developed a program to create real change for families in an often overlooked part of our community.
Located blocks from downtown Ruston in the East End Community - Real Change in Ruston, in partnership with the Ruston Housing Authority, will build twenty (20) homes for community residents with an objective of creating homeownership opportunities for first-time home buyers who complete programs with the Zion Traveler CDC.
Understanding the issues around homeownership, the Zion Traveler CDC will partner with local businesses and organizations to provide the services necessary to prepare individuals for, not only homeownership, but in all areas needed to improve lifestyles and opportunities for community residents, thereby, creating generational change.
For more information please click here to connect to the Zion Traveler CDC. You can fill out the Contact Us portion to recieve more informatin on Minority Contractor's Program, Faith and Finances Classes, Homeownership Program, to be added to the mailing list and more. Check out this video message from Mayor Ronny Walker, Pastor Maurice White of Zion Traveler Baptist Church, GSU President Rick Gallot, and Origin Bank CEO Drake Mills.
Ruston Daily Leader Article about Real Change in Ruston: "Group Seeks Real Change in Ruston"
KNOE 8 Coverage: "New Commitment in Ruston to Create Change throughout the City"
Zion Traveler CDC Executive Director Press Release: Zion Traveler CDC Welcomes Fredda Scott Blake as its new Executive Director
