133-year-old church begins journey into housing development: Messiah Baptist lands initial funding from city's Brownfield Revolving Fund.

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  • Author(s): Watson, Rachel
  • Source:
    Crain's Grand Rapids Business Journal. 2/5/2024, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p3-28. 2p.
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    • Abstract:
      The article discusses Messiah Baptist Church's initiative to venture into housing development using city funding to convert a former Black-owned funeral home into mixed-use housing, highlighting the church's historic role, the project's funding, and its potential impact on the community's housing needs. Topics include the church's history and mission, the grant approval for the housing project, and the plans for the redevelopment of the funeral home site into affordable housing.