Whittier : Awards Given for Helping Revitalize Neighborhoods
A Whittier bank and an area housing organization received national awards Wednesday for efforts to revitalize run-down neighborhoods and create affordable housing.
Quaker City Federal Savings and La Habra Neighborhood Housing Services were among five honorees that received $5,000 and the Social Compact Outstanding Community Investment Awards.
In Whittier, La Habra Neighborhood Housing Services has managed the rehabilitation of the neighborhood around Whittier Park, including cleanup campaigns and renovation of the park. The group also plans to construct low-cost townhomes on five vacant lots in Whittier.
Quaker City Federal Savings, a Whittier-based bank that has worked closely on the project, has served as a consultant and provided some of the financing.
The awards, presented by federal housing and banking officials, are sponsored by Social Compact, an organization of executives from 270 financial institutions.
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