Interfaith Council to host Global Youth Service Day; launches 12-week homeownership readiness classes in Louisburg

Louisburg — The Franklin County Interfaith Council told the Louisburg Town Council on April 8 that it will participate in Global Youth Service Day on April 26 and is launching a 12-week homeownership-readiness course beginning April 15 at the Interfaith Council office on Jolly Street.

Deborah Kegley, speaking during public comments for the Interfaith Council, said the April 26 initiative — supported locally by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — will involve more than 75 youth and include projects on South Main Street and at St. Matthias. "Please support it, be aware of it. It is Saturday, April ... part of it will be down on South Main Street," Kegley said.

Lorraine Jones, chair of education under the HOPE division of the Franklin County Interfaith Council, described the homeownership-readiness class: a free 12-week series meeting 7–9 p.m., beginning April 15 at 113 Jolly Street, covering budgeting, credit, and skills to prepare prospective homeowners and people facing homelessness for lender readiness. "With the coming of the new community on Ridley Street, these classes could help possible homeowners achieve their goal," Jones said.

Why it matters: The programs aim to engage youth in community service and to provide free financial-education resources to residents at risk of eviction or housing instability. The council invited churches, civic groups and citizens to sign up and support participation.

Details and participation: Jones encouraged churches and civic groups to contact the Interfaith Council to register for classes; Kegley said she expected the event to grow in future years.

Outlook: The Interfaith Council will hold the service-day projects on April 26 and begin classes April 15; interested residents were asked to contact the Interfaith Council to register.