Fifty years ago, a handful of neighbors saw a neighborhood worth saving. They saw crumbling homes and empty spaces, yes – but they also saw history, beauty, and the quiet strength of a community. They began to dream around kitchen tables and over cups of coffee. They planned with a spark of hope and the courage to act.
Fifty years later, Riverside and Avondale is that dream made real. Homes once destined for ruin stand as proud reminders of the past. Empty spaces are now filled with life. This neighborhood is a story – a story of what happens when people care enough to imagine something better and work together to make it so. And you, are part of this story…
LOOKING FORWARD: A LEGACY ENDURING
This year, we also launched the Legacy Endowment Fund, a way to ensure that Riverside Avondale’s story continues. This fund is a promise. It’s about ensuring that this neighborhood remains a place where history and culture thrive for decades to come.
HOW YOU CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE
The work ahead is growing. Rising costs, the opportunity for public art, and the needs of our historic merchant areas are intensifying the demand for our expertise. Your support keeps this community moving forward. Every dollar carries weight. Every gift is a sustaining force.
WILL YOU JOIN US AGAIN?
Your gift, made before December 31, will shape the next chapter of Riverside Avondale’s story. Together, we’ll ensure that this community continues to thrive, inspire, and endure.
