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City, Riverfront Alliance launch 'Jumpstart Chester' to train and fund local home rehabs
Summary
City officials announced Jumpstart Chester, a four-week mentorship and training program to help residents and small developers renovate and build homes; organizers said applications open Aug. 1 and some seed funding is already pledged.
City officials presented Jumpstart Chester on July 23, a four-week, once-a-week training and mentorship program designed to teach residents and small developers how to rehabilitate and build housing in the city.
Amanda Johnson, the city lead for the program, said applications for mentors and mentees open Aug. 1 with plans to begin classes in October. The program will pair experienced contractors with aspiring local developers and provide classroom instruction on tools, blueprints,…
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